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AR HB1447
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Gray
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AI Summary
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Transfers the State Board of Election Commissioners to the Office of the Secretary of State effective July 1, 2017, as a Type 1 transfer under § 25-2-104.
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Board retains independent exercise of all statutory powers, authorities, duties, and functions including rulemaking, regulation, licensing, registration, and rendering findings and orders.
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Changes legal assistance provider from the Attorney General to an attorney designated by the Secretary of State.
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Redirects fines collected by the State Board of Election Commissioners from the State Treasury general revenues to the County Voting System Grant Fund under § 19-5-1247.
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Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2017, citing the need to complete the transfer before the 2017 annual school election.
Legislative Description
To Transfer The State Board Of Election Commissioners To The Office Of The Secretary Of State; To Amend The Law Concerning Complaints Of Election Law Violations; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017