This bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to change the process for filing nomination petitions for school district elections. It requires that these petitions be submitted to the county commissioner of elections rather than the secretary of the school board. Additionally, if a county commissioner who is not the controlling commissioner receives a nomination petition, they must transfer it to the appropriate commissioner. The bill also stipulates that objections to nominations and withdrawals must be filed with the county commissioner of elections, and it modifies the composition of the board that considers objections to include three elected county officers appointed by the chairperson of the county board of supervisors.

The amendments include the deletion of references to the school board secretary in favor of the county commissioner of elections, ensuring a more centralized and consistent process for handling nominations and objections. The bill maintains the existing procedures for public measures while streamlining the nomination process for school district elections, thereby enhancing efficiency and clarity in the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 44.9, 277.3, 277.7