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AR HB1984

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mark Biviano

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires voters to mark their paper ballots at a voting booth as the standard procedure
  • Provides an exception allowing voters with disabilities who are unable to mark ballots at a booth to use an alternative method
  • Defines "disability" as a physical, mental, or sensory impairment for purposes of this voting procedure exception
  • Amends Arkansas Code § 7-5-309(a) by adding a new subdivision (5) establishing these voting booth and disability accommodation requirements

Legislative Description

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Procedures For Voting With A Paper Ballot.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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