AZ SB1119

Establishes that municipal court magistrates serve terms of not more than four years and must be elected for retention at the general election preceding expiration of their term.

Requires magistrates to file a declaration of desire to be retained in office between 60-90 days before the regular general election following expiration of their term.

Places magistrate retention questions on ballots in nonpartisan form asking voters whether the named magistrate should be retained in office, with results determined by majority vote.

Prohibits removal of magistrates without cause by the entity that selected them and prevents reduction of compensation during an elected or appointed term.

Updates election law definitions and filing procedures to include municipal court judges in retention election processes alongside superior court judges and appellate judges.