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AR SB510

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows 16-year-olds who will not reach 18 by the next election to preregister to vote using any available registration method
  • Preregistered persons' registrations automatically activate when they reach 18 years of age
  • Preregistered individuals may update their registration using the same methods available to voters of voting age
  • Preregistrants must submit a written self-affirmation affirming U.S. citizenship, that they will be 18 at their first election, 30-day residency in Arkansas and their precinct, and that their registered address is their sole legal residence
  • Amends Amendment 51, Section 9 of the Arkansas Constitution to add these preregistration provisions

Legislative Description

To Allow A Sixteen (16) Year Old To Preregister To Vote; And To Amend Amendment 51 Of The Arkansas Constitution.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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