SB 312 Summary

• Establishes five specific dates for regular elections to fill elective offices: second Tuesday of February, first Tuesday of April, any regularly scheduled state/federal election in even-numbered years, second Tuesday of September in odd-numbered years, and second Tuesday of November in odd-numbered years

• Permits special elections for purposes other than filling offices on designated dates throughout the year, with municipalities over 250,000 population allowed additional December election dates

• Requires entities seeking to hold elections concurrent with state or federal elections to file resolutions with county election boards at least 75 days prior to the election date

• Modifies fire protection district board member filing requirements by establishing filing periods as the first Monday after Independence Day through the following Wednesday, without filing fees

• Adjusts municipal, school district, and technology center election filing periods and timelines for both regular and special elections to align with new election date requirements