SB 202 - This act modifies provisions relating to the conduct of local elections. Under current law, the period for filing a declaration of candidacy in certain political subdivisions and special districts is from 8:00 a.m. on the 17th Tuesday prior to the election until 5:00 p.m. on the 14th Tuesday prior to the election. This act makes the filing period for declarations of candidacy in all political subdivisions and special districts that have not otherwise required a filing period by law or charter to be 8:00 a.m. on the 18th Tuesday prior to the election until 5:00 p.m. on the 13th Tuesday prior to the election. Current law provides that certain local offices are elected on a nonpartisan basis. This act requires all candidates for offices in cities, towns, villages, and townships to declare a political party affiliation when filing for office. This provision is identical to SB 1049 (2022) and similar to HB 1640 (2022) and SB 414 (2021). This act has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2024. This act is identical to HB 1203 (2023). SCOTT SVAGERA