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This bill makes several technical corrections to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, focusing on voter registration and eligibility requirements. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 6(a)(2) to expand the voter registration application form requirements, adding new provisions that inform applicants about potential risks of third-party voter registration organizations not delivering applications in time, and providing guidance on determining if an application has been received by the Secretary of State. The bill also updates voter eligibility criteria in Section 9(a) to explicitly include U.S. citizenship as a requirement for voter registration. In Section 11(a), the bill adds a new provision to allow cancellation of voter registrations for individuals who are not U.S. citizens. The final section includes legislative intent language, emphasizing that these changes are technical in nature and are not meant to repeal or conflict with other legislative acts from the Ninety-Fifth General Assembly. These amendments aim to clarify and improve the state's voter registration process by addressing potential grammatical errors and adding more detailed informational requirements for voter registration forms.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb169&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R