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AR HB1756

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/2/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mary L. Slinkard

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 7-11-107(a) to modify election procedures when only one candidate files for a special election to fill a vacancy
  • Allows county boards of election commissioners to conduct elections by absentee ballot and early voting only, with no polling places open on election day
  • Alternatively allows counties to open only one polling place at the courthouse, staffed by the county clerk or minimal poll workers as deemed necessary
  • Requires county boards to certify unopposed candidates as party nominees in special primary elections without holding a primary election when only one candidate files
  • Applies only when no other offices or issues appear on the ballot

Legislative Description

To Amend The Procedures For Certain Elections To Fill Vacancies.

Last Action

Notification that HB1756 is now Act 580

4/2/2013

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/18/2013
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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