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AR SB271

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Crowell

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-14-111(j) to change the timing of when county clerks must certify school board candidates to the county board of election commissioners

  • Removes the previous requirement that certification occur "on the day after the deadline for candidates to file"

  • Establishes new certification deadlines aligned with existing election code: certification follows § 7-7-304(b) deadlines for school elections held with preferential primary elections in even-numbered years

  • Sets certification deadline per § 7-5-203(b) for school elections held concurrently with general elections in even-numbered years

  • Approved April 3, 2025 as Act 460 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning A County Clerk's Certification Of School Board Candidates To The County Board Of Election Commissioners.

Last Action

Notification that SB271 is now Act 460

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/17/2025
City, County & Local Affairs2/24/2025

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