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AR SB308

AR SB308
To Amend The Law Concerning A Write-in Candidate; And To Remove References To A Write-in Candidate.


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Introduced
02/25/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
03/03/2025
Passed
03/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/12/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE; TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill makes several amendments to Arkansas election laws by removing references to write-in candidates across multiple sections of the state code. Specifically, the bill eliminates language related to write-in candidates in provisions concerning election commissioners, ballot counting, vote tabulation, and candidate filing requirements. Under the new provisions, county election commissioners are still prohibited from participating in campaigns, but the specific language about write-in candidate campaigns is removed. The bill also modifies sections about absentee ballot counting, removing the requirement for a separate count of write-in votes and allowing county election commissioners discretion in how ballots are counted. Additionally, the bill repeals sections of the code that previously required write-in candidates to file political practices pledges and specified deadlines for write-in candidate filing. These changes effectively streamline election-related statutes by eliminating specific procedural language related to write-in candidates, potentially simplifying election administration processes in Arkansas.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Notification that SB308 is now Act 284 (on 03/12/2025)

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