The bill, introduced by Senator Brenner, seeks to amend various sections of the Revised Code to require that state and school district board members appear on the ballot with a party designation. This initiative aims to improve transparency regarding the political affiliations of candidates for these positions. Key amendments include the requirement for the titles "member of the state board of education" and "member of a board of education" to be printed on the ballot alongside the candidates' party designations. The bill also mandates that the secretary of state will provide information and directions to voters about these positions, ensuring that candidates' political affiliations are clearly indicated on the ballots.

Additionally, the bill modifies the election process for nonpartisan candidates by removing the requirement for the office of member of the state board of education to be listed on the nonpartisan ballot and instead prioritizing county judicial offices. It introduces new provisions for candidates filing nominating petitions, requiring them to specify their political party designation or to appear without any designation. The bill also allows educational boards to adopt nonpartisan primary election procedures with a three-fifths majority vote and outlines signature requirements for nominating petitions based on school district population. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the election process for nonpartisan candidates while enhancing clarity in ballot presentation.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3501.01, 3505.03, 3505.04, 3513.254, 3513.255, 3513.256, 3513.259