HB 1300 - DIGEST

     Revises provisions concerning the use of judges pro tempore.

     Declares that this act takes effect January 1, 2002, if the proposed amendment to Article IV, section 7 of the state Constitution, relating to qualifications for judges pro tempore, is validly submitted to and is approved and ratified by the voters at the next general election.  If the proposed amendment is not approved and ratified, this act is void in its entirety.