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AR SB163
Bill
Status
2/19/2019
Primary Sponsor
Trent Garner
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 7-7-205(a)(2) to change the signature requirement for forming a new political party from at least 10,000 registered voters to a percentage-based requirement.
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New requirement sets the petition signature threshold at 3% of the total votes cast for Governor in the immediately preceding general election for Governor.
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Declares an emergency clause, making the act effective immediately upon approval by the Governor, expiration of the Governor's veto period, or override of a gubernatorial veto.
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Emergency justification states current signature requirements are insufficient to reflect the will of Arkansas voters and that immediate effectiveness is necessary to preserve fair access to elections before petitions can be circulated.
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Bill was approved on February 18, 2019.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Petition Requirements To Form A New Political Party; To Require Signatures Of Three Percent (3%) Of The Total Votes Cast In The Most Recent Gubernatorial Election; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB163 is now Act 164
2/19/2019