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AR SB353
Bill
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bart Hester
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AI Summary
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Moves odd-year annual school elections from the second Tuesday in May to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March
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Eliminates separate primary election dates for gubernatorial election years; all preferential primary elections will now be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March in presidential election years
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Changes special election dates to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March or the second Tuesday of November, replacing the previous second Tuesday in May option
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Shifts the General Assembly's fiscal session start date from the second Monday in February to the second Wednesday in April in years with March preferential primaries
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Adjusts related administrative deadlines for ballot certification, candidate filing, and revenue forecast submissions to align with the new election calendar
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Dates For Elections; To Amend The Dates Of Primary Elections, School Elections, And Certain Special Elections; And To Change The Date Of The Fiscal Session Of The General Assembly.
Last Action
Notification that SB353 is now Act 405
3/31/2025