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AR HB1338

Bill

Status

Passed

3/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Robin Lundstrum

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Increases petition signature requirement for independent candidates for president and vice president from 1,000 to 5,000 qualified electors of Arkansas

  • Maintains the deadline of noon on the first Monday of August of the election year for filing petitions with the Secretary of State

  • Requires the Secretary of State to verify petition sufficiency within 10 days and notify candidates in writing if petition is insufficient

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/4/2021
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/28/2021

Full Bill Text

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