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AR HB2154
Bill
Status
Passed
4/4/2011
Primary Sponsor
Josh Johnston
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AI Summary
- Replaces the old system where county chairs automatically served on the county board of election commissioners with a new system where members are elected by their respective county committees in January of each odd-numbered year
- Changes the composition of the county board from three members (two party chairs plus one additional member) to three members elected as follows: two members elected by the majority party committee and one member elected by the minority party committee
- Requires county committee chairs to notify the county clerk within ten days of selection, and the county clerk must send registered mail notice to each commissioner to take the oath within thirty days
- Modifies the filing deadline for notice of designated board members from between January 1-31 of each year to as soon as practicable following the election of members
- Allows current county board members serving at the time of the bill's enactment to continue serving until their successors are selected by their respective county committees
Legislative Description
To Revise Arkansas Law Concerning Members Of The County Board Of Election Commissioners.
Last Action
House Notification that HB2154 is now Act 1056
4/4/2011
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/28/2011
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/7/2011
Full Bill Text
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