AR HB1464

Complaints of election law violations must be filed with the State Board of Election Commissioners no earlier than the date established for delivery of absentee ballots and no later than 30 days following the deadline to certify an election by a county board.

Complaints can now be referred by the Joint Performance Review Committee and are exempt from the 30-day filing requirement.

Complainants whose complaints do not meet requirements may amend them in writing within 10 days, or the complaint will be dismissed.

The State Board of Election Commissioners must conclude all actions and take final action within 240 days if it makes a settlement offer that is rejected or holds a hearing.

Ballots and election materials must be preserved upon receipt of a subpoena issued by the State Board of Election Commissioners.