Relates to the number of signatures needed for designating petitions in counties with a population of two hundred fifty thousand or fewer

This bill reduces signature requirements for local election petitions in counties with under 250,000 residents. Specifically, it lowers the needed signatures for local offices (excluding congressional/statewide races) by 25% (rounded down) and sets a new threshold of 3.75% of enrolled voters for political subdivision petitions. It directly affects petitioners seeking local government positions like mayors, city council members, or county committee roles in smaller counties. The changes apply immediately to county-level elections but do not alter signature rules for statewide or congressional races.