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AR HB1444

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/1/2019

Primary Sponsor

Harlan Breaux

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-61-111(b)(3)(A) regarding runoff elections for mayor in the city manager form of government
  • Changes the timing of special runoff elections from two (2) weeks to four (4) weeks after the general election
  • Applies when no candidate receives the minimum required percentage of votes (less than 50%) needed to be elected without a runoff
  • The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes advance to the runoff election
  • Approved on April 1, 2019

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Date To Hold Certain Runoff Elections.

Last Action

Notification that HB1444 is now Act 642

4/1/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/25/2019
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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