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AR SB230
Bill
Status
Failed
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
- Expands early voting from 15 to 30 days before preferential primary or general elections, excluding Sundays
- Requires employers to provide 8 hours of paid leave to registered voters for early voting before primary elections, primary runoff elections, and general elections
- Establishes early voting hours as 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for the first 15 days, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for remaining weekdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Monday before election day
- Prohibits employers from discharging employees, reducing sick leave or vacation time, or applying penalties for voting or early voting absences
- Establishes a fine of $25 to $250 for employers who fail or refuse to comply with voting time-off requirements
Legislative Description
To Expand The Time For Early Voting; To Require That Employers Provide Paid Time Off To Vote; And To Amend Election Laws.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2023
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/8/2023
Full Bill Text
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