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AR HB1513

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 7-5-309(d), which previously allowed poll workers to inspect the back of ballots before voters deposited them to verify election official initials.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 7-5-319(c) by adding a new subdivision (5) that permits county board of election commissioners to check ballot backs for election official initials when conducting hand recounts.

  • Creates a distinction between general election procedures and recount procedures regarding ballot back inspection authority.

  • Approved March 20, 2019 as Act 534 of the Regular Session.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Inspection Of Ballots By Election Officials.

Last Action

Notification that HB1513 is now Act 534

3/20/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/7/2019
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/19/2019

Full Bill Text

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