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AR HB1988

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Frederick Love

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a procedure for conducting criminal background checks on candidates for public office in Arkansas
  • Requires candidates with criminal history to receive notice prior to the election that they are not qualified to hold office
  • Establishes a mechanism to inform disqualified candidates before voting occurs
  • Applies to candidates in the State of Arkansas during the 90th General Assembly session (2015)

Legislative Description

To Create A Procedure For Criminal Background Checks For Candidates; And To Require That A Candidate Having Criminal History Be Given Notice Prior To The Election That He Or She Is Not Qualified To Hold Office.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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