This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code, specifically Section 603, which pertains to the scheduling of general primaries and the nomination of candidates. The key change is the adjustment of the date for the General primary in presidential election years. Instead of being held on the fourth Tuesday of April, the General primary will now take place on the third Tuesday of March. This change is intended to standardize the timing of the primary elections in even-numbered years, with the exception of the year when a President of the United States is nominated.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the amendment will take effect starting with the general primary election in 2028. It also includes a provision for the General primary in the year 2000, which will be held on April 4, 2000, as an exception to the new scheduling rule. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 301 (Feb 28, 2025): P.L.1333, No.320
Printer's No. 0301: P.L.1333, No.320