MI SB1299

Repeals the previous mechanism allowing state central committees to select replacement candidates when a Michigan Supreme Court justice candidate dies, withdraws, or becomes disqualified before the general election.

Establishes that the top vote-getters from the primary election (equal to twice the number of seats to be filled) become the nominees for the general election, as certified by the board of state canvassers.

Allows new candidates to file nominating petitions to fill vacancies if fewer nominees exist than positions to be elected and the candidate's death or disqualification occurs more than 65 days before the general November election, with a filing deadline of 21 days after the vacancy or the 60th day before the election, whichever is earlier.

Reduces the required number of petition signatures to one-half the standard requirement when filing under the emergency vacancy provision.

Does not take effect unless Senate Bills 1296, 1297, 1298, and 1300 are also enacted into law.