AR SB272

Adds forging a voter's signature on absentee ballot applications, absentee ballot voter statements, or voter registration applications as a felony criminal violation under election law.

Creates a new election integrity review process requiring the State Board of Election Commissioners to conduct reviews of election-related documents and records in odd-numbered years following elections, with counties selected either by random selection in public meetings or by two-thirds board vote.

Extends the statute of limitations for filing election law violation complaints from thirty (30) days to three (3) years when violations relate to felony criminal provisions or affect the accuracy of certified election results.

Authorizes the State Board to audit preferential primary elections and general elections for integrity and accuracy, and to conduct proactive reviews of voter registration documents, absentee voting documents, and other election materials.

Establishes enforcement procedures allowing the board to compel supplemental training, notify appointing entities, or issue instruction letters for non-felony violations, and to initiate complaints or refer matters to law enforcement for felony violations or those affecting certified election results; reports due by December 31 to Attorney General and Joint Performance Review Committee.