HB 1001-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/22/91)

      Revises the requirements in elections for justices of the supreme court, judges of the court of appeals and the superior courts, and for state superintendent of public instruction.

      Prohibits conducting a primary for a judicial position if only one or two candidates file or if the Constitution expressly forbids the primary.

      Requires names of candidates for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to appear on the general election ballot in an order determined by lot.

      Takes effect July 1, 1992.