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AR HB1682

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Clarke Tucker

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

HB1682 Summary

  • Allows eligible voters to register on election day at polling places, vote centers, or during early voting periods by completing a voter registration application and providing proof of identity and residence.

  • Accepts multiple forms of photographic identification with validity dates including Arkansas/out-of-state driver's licenses, passports, military ID, employer ID, and student ID from Arkansas schools.

  • Requires presentation of a secondary document showing current address in the precinct if photographic ID lacks current address, such as residential lease, utility bill, paycheck, or government document.

  • Permits voters already registered in the precinct to attest to a new registrant's identity and residency in writing on election day, with each registered voter limited to signing only one attestation oath per election.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to provide standardized written oath forms for both registrants and attesting voters, including specific sworn statements and space for signatures and contact information.

Legislative Description

To Allow A Voter To Register To Vote On The Day Of An Election Or During Early Voting; And To Amend Amendment 51 Of The Arkansas Constitution.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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