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AR SB420

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires precinct alteration orders to include a written description, printed map, digital map in a format prescribed by the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office, and numerical codes for each precinct

  • Establishes a six-digit numeric precinct code system where the first three digits are the Federal Information Processing Series county location code and the last three digits are designated by the county board of election commissioners, using sequential numbering from northwest to southeast

  • Requires precincts to be contiguous, compact, easily identifiable to voters, and easy to locate on maps, with specific definitions for contiguous boundaries including use of major roads, railways, or water body edges

  • Mandates county election boards transmit election results by precinct using the six-digit numeric code to the Secretary of State through an election night reporting interface as results are tabulated on election night

  • Requires all county boards of election commissioners to establish all precinct boundaries and designate precincts using the six-digit numeric code system before the general election in 2028

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Redistricting Of Precincts; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Reporting Of Election Results.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/14/2023

Full Bill Text

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