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AR HB1246
Bill
Status
Passed
2/26/2019
Primary Sponsor
Mark Lowery
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 7-5-106(a)(1) to change the timing of county runoff elections from three (3) weeks to four (4) weeks following the general election
- Applies when more than two candidates compete for a county elected office, including justice of the peace, and no candidate receives a majority of votes cast
- Requires the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes to advance to the runoff ballot
- Runoff election results are determined by qualified county electors voting on the two advancing candidates
- Approved February 26, 2019
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Runoff Elections For County And Municipal Officers.
Last Action
Notification that HB1246 is now Act 207
2/26/2019
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/4/2019
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/24/2019
Full Bill Text
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