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AR SB956
Bill
Status
Failed
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that objections to an election official's service must be made within 10 calendar days after posting the list of officials
- Requires county board of election commissioners members to automatically recuse themselves from the current election if a spouse, relative within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity, spouse of such a relative, or business partner is running for office on that county's ballot
- Allows the political party chair of the recusing member to appoint an interim replacement who serves until either the election results are finally certified or the candidate prompting recusal is no longer on the ballot or seeking election
- Permits a board member to continue serving if the candidate in question is running in an uncontested race
- Defines "business partner" as a person with whom the board member has a fiduciary relationship requiring one to act for the other's benefit
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Service On A County Board Of Election Commissioners.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/17/2013
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/11/2013
Full Bill Text
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