HB1953 Summary

• Amends the Election Code to establish specific dates and procedures for the 2022 general primary election (June 28, 2022) and general election, with modified petition signature requirements for candidates.

• Reduces signature requirements for established party candidates in the 2022 primary: statewide office (3,250-6,500 signatures), State Senator (650-2,000 signatures), and State Representative (400-1,000 signatures).

• Allows petition circulation for the 2022 general primary to begin January 13, 2022, with filing deadlines of March 7-14, 2022 for congressional and judicial offices.

• Permits vote-by-mail ballot requests for the 2022 primary beginning March 30, 2022 through June 23, 2022, with ballots to be mailed by May 14, 2022.

• Modifies the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act to delay the newsletter and brochure printing restriction period for 2022 to begin May 15, 2022 instead of February 1, 2022.