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AR SB212

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a Document Validity Division within the Secretary of State's office as a law enforcement agency to investigate false or fraudulent documents related to elections (Title 7, Chapters 5 or 9)

  • Grants broad investigative powers including administering oaths, issuing subpoenas, compelling witness attendance, and requiring production of documents and records

  • Allows investigations within or outside Arkansas, with non-compliance enforceable through Pulaski County Circuit Court or the Arkansas Supreme Court for initiative/referendum petition matters

  • Documents found to contain fraud or falsity by preponderance of the evidence are declared null and void, with findings referable to the Attorney General for civil action or prosecuting attorney for criminal action

  • Declared an emergency measure to take effect immediately upon approval, citing the need to protect integrity of the initiative process for the 2026 general election

Legislative Description

To Create The Document Validity Division; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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