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AR SB230
Bill
Status
Failed
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Clarke Tucker
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 7-5-310(B)(4) and (5) regarding voting assistance for voters with disabilities
- Permits one person named by a voter to assist in marking and casting ballots without comment or interpretation, with election officials able to remove assistants who violate this rule
- Limits non-poll workers to assisting no more than 6 voters per election, except for county clerks and deputy county clerks during early voting
- Restricts candidates on the ballot from assisting more than 6 voters and allows them to only assist voters related within the second degree of consanguinity
- Requires poll workers to maintain a list of names and addresses of all persons assisting voters at polling sites
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Voting Assistance For Voters With Disabilities.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs1/27/2021
Full Bill Text
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