The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend the current statutes regarding the number of signatures required for candidates running for justice of the peace or constable. Under the new provisions, candidates in counties with a population of one million or more would need to collect at least 1% but not more than 10% of the number of qualified signers in their precinct. For candidates in counties with a population of less than one million, the requirement would be the same percentage or a maximum of 300 signatures, whichever is less. This change aims to standardize the signature requirements based on county population.

Additionally, the bill would make conforming changes to the existing law, including updating the reference to the voter registration totals from section 16-168, changing the subsection from G to H. This ensures that the basis for calculating the required signatures remains consistent with the most current voter registration data. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the nomination process for local candidates while reflecting population differences across counties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-322