MS HB1490

Includes justice court judges in the "Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act," requiring their elections to be conducted on a nonpartisan basis like other judicial offices.

Designates justice court judge positions as part-time, allowing elected judges to continue practicing law before courts and administrative agencies, unlike other full-time judicial positions.

Sets the qualifying fee for justice court judge candidates at fifteen dollars ($15.00), the same as county judges and family court judges.

Establishes that justice court judge elections shall be held according to Section 23-15-193 and Sections 23-15-973 through 23-15-985 of Mississippi Code.

Takes effect July 1, 2019, with conforming amendments to sections governing election timing, candidate qualifications, campaign contributions, and nonpartisan judicial candidacy restrictions.