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AR SB275

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Permits persons who are at least 100 feet from the primary entrance of a polling site or vote center to audibly disseminate information advocating for or against candidates, issues, or ballot measures without amplification.

  • Allows persons at least 100 feet from the primary entrance to visually display handheld signs and wear attire advocating for or against candidates, issues, or ballot measures.

  • Requires county boards of election commissioners to ensure each polling site permits these electioneering activities before designating a location as a polling site or vote center.

  • Authorizes county boards to negotiate with polling sites to establish the specific area and distance from the primary entrance where electioneering activities may occur.

  • Specifies that agreements between county boards and polling sites do not restrict activities on adjacent properties not specifically designated as polling sites.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Electioneering; To Amend The Law Concerning Polling Sites And Vote Centers; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Designation Of Polling Sites By County Boards Of Election Commissioners.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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