This bill mandates that candidates for primary and general elections must utilize nominating petition forms that are officially provided by the Secretary of State, county clerks, or municipal clerks. Specifically, it stipulates that any nomination petition submitted for a general election or for a primary election by party voters must adhere to the official forms as outlined in the relevant chapters of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes.
The legislation aims to standardize the nomination process by ensuring that all candidates use the designated forms, thereby promoting consistency and clarity in the election process. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.