This bill mandates that county and municipal clerks publish an unofficial list of all individuals who have filed nominating petitions for primary elections within five hours of the filing deadline. The publication must occur on the official Internet site of the respective county or municipality. This requirement aims to enhance transparency in the electoral process by ensuring that the public has timely access to information about candidates seeking nomination.

Currently, the law stipulates that the deadline for submitting nominating petitions for primary elections is before 4:00 p.m. on the 71st day preceding the primary election date. The new legislation does not alter this deadline but adds the requirement for clerks to promptly publish the list of candidates, thereby improving the accessibility of this information to voters. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.