Broadens the definition of emergency judge under GS 7A-50 to also include retired district court judges subject to recall duty (was, just those superior court judges).  Adds the courts where the judge previously served as a place where the judge may apply to become an emergency judge under GS 7A-52. Makes conforming changes, including to GS 7A-53 (emergency judge commissions). Applies to emergency judges serving on or after the act becomes law.