SF 3285 Summary

• Changes state primary elections from the second Tuesday in August to the second Tuesday in March in even-numbered years.

• Moves political party precinct caucus-related deadlines from May to December 1 for election judge appointment lists and other administrative tasks.

• Repeals all statutes governing political party precinct caucuses (sections 202A.01 through 202A.20), eliminating the statutory framework for these party-organized meetings.

• Updates municipal and school district primary election dates from August to March, with adoption deadline changes from April 15 to November 15 for ordinances authorizing primaries.

• Effective January 1, 2024, with certain provisions effective August 1, 2023, for elections conducted on or after January 1, 2024.