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AR HB1269
Bill
Status
3/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Nate Bell
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AI Summary
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Requires all independent candidate petitions to be submitted on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State that includes signature, printed name, date of signature, and address of qualified electors.
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Mandates petitions be circulated not earlier than 90 calendar days before the filing deadline, unless reduced by proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document for special elections.
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Requires independent candidates to submit an affidavit swearing that signatures were not collected over 90 days and confirming beginning and ending dates of signature collection and compliance with law.
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Mandates the affidavit be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State.
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Specifies that signatures that are incorrectly obtained or submitted shall not be counted.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning A Petition To File As An Independent Candidate For Office; To Require A Form For All Petitions; And To Require Verification That The Petition Was Not Circulated Longer Than The Prescribed Time.
Last Action
Notification that HB1269 is now Act 340
3/6/2015