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AR HB1270

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

J.P. Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 7-5-309(b)(1)(A) regarding the marking of election ballots
  • Changes voter ballot-marking procedure from mandatory ("shall proceed to mark") to optional ("may mark")
  • Maintains requirement that voters mark ballots at a voting booth, voting machine, or private voting place that ensures ballot secrecy
  • Preserves protection that no one may view how a voter has voted
  • Approved April 5, 2017

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Elections And Ballots.

Last Action

Notification that HB1270 is now Act 908

4/5/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/20/2017
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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