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AR HB1771
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Howard Beaty
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AI Summary
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Changes school board director terms from 3-5 years to 4 years maximum, with term expiration staggered so equal numbers of positions are filled at each school board election
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Establishes that school district board elections not held entirely on the same date shall be held on the date of the preferential primary election
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Sets initial terms for members elected in May 2023 to expire in 2026, with other members drawing for terms to balance future elections between 2024 and 2026 expiration dates
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Modifies filing periods for school board candidates to align with preferential primary elections in even-numbered years and establishes a one-week filing period 90 days before general school board elections in odd-numbered years
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Designates school board member positions as nonpartisan offices and requires school board elections to comply with nonpartisan election procedures outlined in state law
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Nonpartisan Elections; To Amend The Law Concerning Local School Boards Of Directors And School Board Elections; And To Amend The Date On Which An Election Of A School District Board Of Directors Is Held.
Last Action
Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023