MI HB5565

Replaces language referring to "person" with "individual" and "upon" with "on" throughout the Michigan election law sections governing judicial candidacies.

Eliminates provisions requiring separate ballot listings for incumbent judges, non-incumbent judges, and new judgeships in primary and general elections for court of appeals, circuit court, probate court, and district court positions.

Removes the process for candidates to obtain written office designations from the secretary of state or bureau of elections to distinguish between incumbent and non-incumbent judicial positions.

Repeals section 435a of the Michigan election law entirely and modifies ballot clarification procedures in sections 561 and 696 to reference article IV instead of article VI of the state constitution regarding incumbency designations.

Takes effect only upon ratification of Senate Joint Resolution ____ or House Joint Resolution O (request no. 04469'23) as an amendment to the 1963 state constitution.