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AR SB672

Bill

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mark Johnson

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Eliminates early voting on Saturday for preferential primary elections and general elections, removing the 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday voting hours previously available.

  • Early voting for preferential primary and general elections continues to be available 15 days before the election, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but now ends on the Monday before the election instead of extending through Monday.

  • For all other elections (general primary, general runoff, and annual school elections), early voting ends on the Monday preceding the Monday immediately before the election day at the time the county clerk's office regularly closes.

  • Early voting remains prohibited on state and county holidays, and on the Sunday or Monday immediately before election day across all election types.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Early Voting; And To End Early Voting On The Saturday Before An Election Day.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/2/2019

Full Bill Text

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