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AR HB1364
Bill
Status
3/20/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Gray
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AI Summary
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Requires candidates filing for elective office in Arkansas to include their surname on the ballot in addition to any given names used
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Permits candidates to use up to three given names, one of which may be a nickname or identifying word, and allows adding a prefix with their current elective office title
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Prohibits nicknames from including professional or honorary titles
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Requires the Secretary of State or county board of election commissioners to review proposed candidate names and titles within one business day of the filing deadline
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Bars candidates from changing the form of their name on the ballot after the political practices pledge filing deadline
Legislative Description
To Require A Candidate To Use His Or Her Surname On A Ballot In An Election; And To Amend The Law Concerning Ballots.
Last Action
Notification that HB1364 is now Act 527
3/20/2019