Elections: scheduling; August primary election date; eliminate, move primary election date to May, and add the February regular election date. Amends (See bill).

Removed the original 'As Passed by the Senate' title and introductory blank lines.

Updated version tracking numbers and identifiers in the header section.

Added specific nonrefundable filing fees of $100.00 as an alternative to nominating petitions for various offices, including state senators, representatives, and county road commissioners.

Standardized petition filing deadlines to 4 p.m. on the fifteenth Tuesday before the August primary, replacing previous inconsistent dates and times.

Added new definitions for 'Odd year primary election' and clarified the meaning of 'Name that was formally changed' regarding legal name changes.

Introduced new mechanisms for equitable relief if candidates receive incorrect information from officials regarding petition signature requirements.

Corrected numerous grammatical errors such as 'shall must' and 'person an individual' throughout the text.

Added detailed rules for incumbent judges seeking re-election versus non-incumbents, including specific affidavit deadlines and office designations.