Bill > HB1036

This bill amends Arkansas voter registration laws to allow voter registration during early voting and on election day. Specifically, the bill modifies existing election regulations to permit individuals to register to vote or update their voter registration while physically present at polling sites, vote centers, or early voting locations within their county of residence. Under the new provisions, voters must complete a registration application, sign an eligibility affirmation under penalty of perjury, and have poll workers verify that they have not already voted in the current election. If verification cannot be immediately completed, voters may cast a provisional ballot, which can be counted if they return with proper documentation by the Monday following the election. The bill removes the previous 30-day pre-election registration deadline and creates a new process for same-day voter registration and voting, ensuring that eligible voters have more flexibility in registering and participating in elections. The changes are made under the authority of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, and aim to make voter registration more accessible and convenient for Arkansas residents.

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https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1036&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R