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AR SB300

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a four-member Voter Integrity Unit under the Secretary of State, composed of the Elections Division Director (as Chair), General Counsel, one Elections Division employee, and one State Capitol Police officer.

  • Authorizes the Unit to investigate all complaints of election irregularity or alleged election law violations filed with the State Board of Election Commissioners, with powers to conduct hearings, issue subpoenas for witnesses and evidence, and administer oaths.

  • Requires the Unit to submit investigation reports to the Secretary of State within 30 days, and the State Board of Election Commissioners to determine an official response within 30 days, including dismissal, issuance of a caution letter, or referral to state or federal prosecutors.

  • Mandates the Board submit a comprehensive report to the House and Senate Committees on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs within 60 days, including the complaint details, investigation results, board meeting minutes, and any prosecutor referrals.

Legislative Description

An Act To Create A Voter Integrity Unit Administered By The Secretary Of State; To Provide For Comprehensive Investigations Of Election Misconduct; And To Permit The Review Election Procedure.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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