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AR HB1246

Bill

Status

Passed

2/26/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lowery

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

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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