The bill mandates a runoff election for specific offices, including governor and federal positions, if no candidate secures a majority of votes in the primary elections. The runoff will feature the top two candidates from the primary, with provisions for ties and withdrawals. It establishes a runoff election account managed by the secretary of state to cover associated costs and specifies that these elections will occur on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in August during general election years. Additionally, the bill amends the Election Code to clarify primary election timing, voter registration, and election contributions, changing the primary election date for certain offices to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May.

Moreover, the bill introduces several key provisions related to runoff elections, including their listing on political party ballots and adjustments to deadlines for notifying county chairmen about election officials. It also outlines new timelines for appointing judges and counting boards, and mandates that the county canvassing board meet by the second Wednesday after an election. The legislation enhances transparency by requiring candidates and political action committees to file detailed reports of contributions and expenditures, including for runoff elections. Additionally, it establishes a joint committee to review election scheduling and appropriates $2 million from the general fund to support runoff elections, with the act taking effect immediately upon passage and certain sections on July 1, 2025.