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AR SB719
Bill
Status
4/23/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
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Creates a Voter Integrity Unit within the Secretary of State's office composed of 4 members: the Elections Division Director (or designee) as Chairman, the General Counsel, one Elections Division employee, and one State Capitol Police officer.
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Authorizes the Voter Integrity Unit to investigate all complaints of election irregularity or election law violations filed with the State Board of Election Commissioners, with powers to conduct hearings, issue subpoenas, and administer oaths.
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Requires the Secretary of State to present the Voter Integrity Unit's investigation report to the State Board of Election Commissioners within 30 days.
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Directs the State Board of Election Commissioners to determine an official response within 30 days, including dismissing the complaint, issuing a letter of caution, or referring the matter to a prosecuting attorney or United States Attorney.
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Requires the State Board of Election Commissioners to submit a detailed report to the House and Senate Committees on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs within 60 days, including the complaint details, the Voter Integrity Unit's investigation report, and the board's resolution.
Legislative Description
To Create The Voter Integrity Unit With The Secretary Of State; To Ensure Effective And Thorough Investigations Of Alleged Election Misconduct; And To Protect The Integrity Of Elections.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/17/2013