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AR HB1338
Bill
Status
3/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robin Lundstrum
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AI Summary
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Increases petition signature requirement for political groups seeking ballot placement of presidential and vice presidential candidates from 1,000 to 5,000 qualified electors of Arkansas
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Increases petition signature requirement for independent candidates for president and vice president from 1,000 to 5,000 qualified electors of Arkansas
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Maintains the deadline of noon on the first Monday of August of the election year for filing petitions with the Secretary of State
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Requires the Secretary of State to verify petition sufficiency within 10 days and notify candidates in writing if petition is insufficient
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Bill approved on March 8, 2021
Legislative Description
To Amend Election Law; To Amend The Petition Process To Be On The Ballot As A Candidate For President Or Vice President Of The United States; And To Increase The Number Of Signatures Required To Be Listed On The Ballot.
Last Action
Notification that HB1338 is now Act 273
3/8/2021