Reinstates the presidential preference primary

HB 2480 reinstates Missouri's presidential preference primary by requiring it to be held on the first Tuesday in March during presidential election years. This change repeals existing statutes and establishes new provisions (sections 115.123, 115.755-115.785) to formalize this schedule. The bill directly affects Missouri voters and election authorities by setting a standardized date for the state's presidential primary, replacing previous arrangements. It does not alter voting eligibility or absentee ballot rules for other elections.