AR SB346

Upgrades petition fraud from Class A misdemeanor to Class D felony.

Adds new provisions prohibiting signers from printing false names, addresses, or birth dates on petitions, with exceptions for disability assistance.

Transfers ballot title and popular name certification authority from the Attorney General to the State Board of Election Commissioners for statewide petitions.

Establishes comprehensive requirements for paid canvassers including criminal background checks, mandatory training, submission of identification information to the Secretary of State, and maintenance of records for three years.

Declares emergency effective date to apply immediately to all petitions circulated after passage.