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AR SB414

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • County clerks must notify newly selected county election commissioners in writing within 30 days of their selection about the requirement to take the constitutional oath, replacing the previous requirement to send notice by registered mail

  • County clerks must notify political party chairs and secretaries by certified mail with restricted delivery (instead of registered mail) at least 100 days before general elections that certified candidate lists are due for ballot placement

  • Political party county committee chairs may agree in writing to allow county clerks to send election notifications via email with read receipt requested as an alternative to certified mail

  • Approved April 3, 2025 as Act 463 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Election Laws Of The State Of Arkansas; And To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Notices Related To The Election Process.

Last Action

Notification that SB414 is now Act 463

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/17/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/10/2025

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