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This bill modifies various Arkansas election and legislative procedures, primarily changing the dates of primary elections, school elections, and special elections. Specifically, the bill shifts the preferential primary election from May to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March in even-numbered years. School district elections in odd-numbered years will now be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March, instead of the second Tuesday in May. The bill also adjusts related procedures such as candidate filing deadlines, ballot position drawing, and certification timelines to align with these new election dates. Additionally, the legislation changes the fiscal session of the General Assembly, moving its start date to the second Wednesday in April in even-numbered years, and adjusts associated legislative preparation timelines, such as bill prefiling and revenue forecast submission dates. These changes are designed to streamline and standardize election and legislative processes in Arkansas, providing more consistency in the timing of various electoral and governmental activities.

Government Affairs

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb353&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R