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AR SB705

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 7-5-418(a)(1) to modify early voting procedures for preferential primary and general elections
  • Early voting begins 15 days before an election and runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ending at 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election
  • County board of election commissioners may optionally offer early voting on the Sunday immediately before the Monday before the election
  • Early voting is not available on state or county holidays
  • Applies to qualified electors voting at the county clerk's designated early voting location

Legislative Description

To Amend Time For Early Voting; And For Other Purposes.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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