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AR HB1913
Bill
Status
Failed
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Monte Hodges
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 7-5-106(a) to modify runoff election procedures for county and municipal offices
- For county elected offices with more than two candidates and no majority winner, a runoff election is held three weeks later between the two candidates receiving the most votes
- For municipal offices, a runoff is triggered if no candidate receives either a majority of votes cast or a 40 percent plurality of votes cast
- A municipal candidate receiving 40 percent plurality can avoid a runoff by obtaining at least 20 percent more votes than the second-place candidate
- Any required municipal runoff election is held three weeks after the general election between the two highest vote-getters
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Runoff Elections For County And Municipal Officers.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/17/2013
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/11/2013
Full Bill Text
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