judicial retention elections

This bill proposes changes to the Arizona Constitution to alter how judges are selected and retained across different court levels. It would require judges on the Supreme Court and intermediate appellate courts to face retention elections, where voters decide whether they keep their positions, while superior court judges in larger counties would also face similar retention votes. Additionally, the bill establishes a new process for filling judicial vacancies, mandating that a commission submit a list of nominees to the governor who must consider merit and diversity before making an appointment. The proposal also includes age limits for nominees and specific rules for handling vacancies in smaller counties, aiming to create a more structured system for judicial appointments and accountability.