Bill > HB1039

This bill amends Arkansas election law to modify the deadlines and methods for submitting absentee ballot applications and returning absentee ballots. Specifically, the bill changes the cutoff time for submitting absentee ballot applications from the Friday before election day to the day before election day, allowing voters more flexibility in returning their applications. For ballot submission, the bill removes the option to deliver ballots to the physical office of the county clerk before election day and instead allows designated bearers, administrators, or authorized agents to deliver ballots to the county clerk by 7:30 p.m. on election day, provided the voter's signature is verified and the agent's identity is validated. The bill also permits voters to deliver their own ballots to the county clerk until the close of regular business hours on the day before the election. These changes aim to provide more convenient and accessible voting options for absentee voters while maintaining election integrity through signature and identity verification procedures.

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https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1039&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R