The bill amends Michigan election law to update the timing and terminology related to primary elections, moving the general primary elections for all political parties from August to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May. It establishes that nominating petitions must be filed by 4 p.m. on the fifteenth Tuesday before the May primary, replacing the previous deadline of the twelfth Tuesday before the August primary. The bill also introduces new definitions, such as "odd year primary election," and allows candidates to opt for a nonrefundable filing fee of $100 instead of submitting nominating petitions, with the fee allocated for voting equipment maintenance.

Additionally, the bill modifies the election process for township offices and judges, aligning the primary election dates and clarifying the requirements for nominating petitions. It ensures that if a vacancy occurs in an elective township office, county election commissioners will appoint members to maintain a quorum. The bill also addresses the procedures for absent voter ballots and recall elections, specifying timelines for ballot curing and the declaration of recall petition sufficiency. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the election process, enhance voter registration accuracy, and maintain the integrity of the electoral system.