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AR SB294

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 7-4-121(a)(2)(A) governing post-election audit procedures conducted by the State Board of Election Commissioners

  • Counties that score below 100% accuracy in a State Board of Election Commissioners audit must be automatically selected for audit in the subsequent preferential primary or general election

  • Changes the default county selection method from random selection by lot to mandatory selection when accuracy issues are identified in the preceding election

  • Applies to both preferential primary elections and general elections

  • Approved March 12, 2025 as Act 280 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Election Audits; And To Allow The State Board Of Election Commissioners To Audit A County In The Preceding Election In Certain Circumstances.

Last Action

Notification that SB294 is now Act 280

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/3/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/25/2025

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