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AR SB299
Bill
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
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At least one long-term care or residential care facility staff member must witness when an administrator assists a resident voter by marking a ballot on the voter's behalf
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The administrator must mark the ballot without any comment or interpretation while being witnessed
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Administrators may deliver absentee ballots to the county clerk for voters who name the administrator on their application and voter statement
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Ballots may be delivered to the county clerk either in person by the administrator or by mail
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Amends Arkansas Code § 7-5-403(d) concerning designated bearers, authorized agents, and administrators; approved March 25, 2025
Legislative Description
To Require A Staff Member To Witness An Administrator Assisting A Resident Of A Long-term Residential Care Facility With Absentee Voting.
Last Action
Notification that SB299 is now Act 403
3/31/2025