The bill amends the Election Code to establish a duty for county elections administrators to contract for election services when requested by a political subdivision for elections held on the first Saturday in May in even-numbered years. Specifically, it modifies Section 31.093(a) by removing the previous conditional language regarding the subjectivity of the request and inserting a clear obligation for the elections administrator to enter into a contract based on an agreed-upon cost schedule.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 41.001(d), which likely contained provisions that are no longer necessary under the new framework established by this legislation. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to elections held on or after that date, ensuring that any elections prior to this effective date will continue to be governed by the existing laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 31.093, Election Code 41.001 (Election Code 31, Election Code 41)