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MS SB2058
Bill
AI Summary
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Includes justice court judges under the "Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act" (Section 23-15-975), allowing them to practice law unlike other judicial officers.
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Sets qualifying fee for justice court judge candidates at $100.00, due by February 1 of the election year (Section 23-15-977).
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Establishes nonpartisan single-member election districts for justice court judges, with elections conducted according to Sections 23-15-973 through 23-15-985 (Sections 9-11-2 and 23-15-193).
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Removes justice court judges from partisan primary election qualifying fees in Section 23-15-297 and independent candidate petition requirements in Section 23-15-359.
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Implements runoff election procedures for justice court judges when no candidate receives a majority vote, with runoff held three weeks after initial election (Section 23-15-981).
Legislative Description
Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act; amend to include justice court judges.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/2/2024