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AR HB1648
Bill
Status
Failed
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Long
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AI Summary
- Establishes mandatory runoff elections for Arkansas Senate and House of Representatives races when more than two candidates run and no candidate receives a majority of votes cast
- Runoff elections shall be held four weeks after the general election between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes
- If runoff candidates tie, the State Board of Election Commissioners determines the winner by lot at an open public meeting with both candidates present
- Runoff election provisions do not apply to statewide offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Commissioner of State Lands) or judicial offices (Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges, circuit judges, district judges, prosecuting attorneys, or constables)
- Amends Arkansas Code § 7-5-704 and § 7-5-705(a) to implement runoff election procedures and update constitutional officer vote tabulation requirements
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Runoff Elections And To Provide For A Runoff Election For Candidates For The Senate And The House Of Representatives.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/1/2023
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/31/2023
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/16/2023
Full Bill Text
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