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AR HB1552
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Frederick Love
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AI Summary
- All election officials at polling sites must complete training under § 7-4-109, and at least one election official per site must attend State Board of Election Commissioners training within 12 months before the election
- County board members must be residents of their county at time of appointment or election, and election officials must be residents of their precinct (with exception if board unanimously certifies no qualified local candidates exist)
- Expands training requirements to include poll workers and certified election monitors in addition to county election commissioners and election officials
- State Board of Election Commissioners shall determine training methods and compensation amounts for attendance
- Clarifies that members of county boards and election officials cannot be paid employees of political parties or candidates, participate in campaigns (except financial contributions), or have business dealings with the county board
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Qualifications For Certain Persons Conducting Elections; And To Require Training For All County Election Commissioners, Poll Workers, And Certified Election Monitors.
Last Action
Notification that HB1552 is now Act 1457
4/22/2013
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/16/2013
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/28/2013
Full Bill Text
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