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AR HB1461
AR HB1461To Require Legislative Review Of New Federal Election Guidance; And To Amend The Duties Of The Secretary Of State.
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Introduced
02/20/2023
02/20/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Passed
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
Introduced Session
94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF NEW FEDERAL ELECTION GUIDANCE; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill requires state and county election officials to submit any new federal election guidance, such as directives, guidance, or communication from federal agencies like the Department of Justice, to the Secretary of State within two business days. The Secretary of State must then compile and report all such new federal election guidance to the Joint Performance Review Committee annually. The purpose is to ensure the state legislature is informed of and can research the interaction between new federal election guidance and state laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (59)
Jack Ladyman (R)*,
Jim Petty (R)*,
Brandon Achor (R),
Wade Andrews (R),
Sonia Barker (R),
Howard Beaty (R),
Rick Beck (R),
Mary Bentley (R),
Mark Berry (R),
Harlan Breaux (R),
Keith Brooks (R),
Karilyn Brown (R),
Matt Brown (R),
Rebecca Burkes (R),
Joey Carr (R),
Cameron Cooper (R),
Bruce Cozart (R),
Tyler Dees (R),
Brian Evans (R),
Charlene Fite (R),
Lanny Fite (R),
Jack Fortner (R),
Tony Furman (R),
Jimmy Gazaway (R),
Justin Gonzales (R),
Zack Gramlich (R),
Delia Haak (R),
Kim Hammer (R),
R.J. Hawk (R),
Steve Hollowell (R),
Lane Jean (R),
Wayne Long (R),
Robin Lundstrum (R),
Roger Lynch (R),
Mindy McAlindon (R),
Rick McClure (R),
Austin McCollum (R),
Mark McElroy (R),
Richard McGrew (R),
Matt McKee (R),
Brit McKenzie (R),
Ron McNair (R),
Stephen Meeks (R),
Josh Miller (R),
Jon Milligan (R),
Kendra Moore (R),
Aaron Pilkington (R),
Chad Puryear (R),
Scott Richardson (R),
Marcus Richmond (R),
Ryan Rose (R),
Johnny Rye (R),
Matt Stone (R),
Dwight Tosh (R),
Kendon Underwood (R),
DeAnn Vaught (R),
Carlton Wing (R),
Richard Womack (R),
Jim Wooten (R),
Last Action
Notification that HB1461 is now Act 294 (on 03/17/2023)
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