Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-122 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-4-122
County employees detailed as election official
Status: in_force

(a) A county employee detailed as an election official shall comply with directives of the county board of election commissioners in matters related to an election. (b) A county board of election commissioners may assign to other election officials the supervision of election officials by an affirmative vote of a quorum of all members of the county board of election commissioners. (c) A county board of election commissioners may not change a duty delegated to a county employee if that duty is expressly governed by state or federal law. Added by Act 2021, No. 950,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A county employee detailed as an election official shall comply with directives of the county board of election commissioners in matters related to an election.

(b) A county board of election commissioners may assign to other election officials the supervision of election officials by an affirmative vote of a quorum of all members of the county board of election commissioners.

(c) A county board of election commissioners may not change a duty delegated to a county employee if that duty is expressly governed by state or federal law.

Added by Act 2021, No. 950,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-404 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 4 / Section 7-9-404
Filing deadlines
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) A ballot question committee or a legislative question committee shall file a statement of organization with the Arkansas Ethics Commission within five (5) days of receiving contributions or making expenditures in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of expressly advocating the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question. (B) The commission shall maintain the statement of organization until notified of the committee's dissolution. (2) A ballot question committee or legislative question committee failing to file a statement of organization required by this section shall be subject to a late filing fee not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) for each day the statement remains not filed. (b) The statement of organization for a ballot question committee as defined in § 7-9-402(2)(A) or a legislative question committee as defined in § 7-9-402(10)(A) shall include the following information: (1) The name, the street address, and where available, the telephone number of the committee. A committee address and telephone number may be that of the residence of an officer or a director of the committee; (2) The name, street address, and if available, the telephone number of the treasurer and other principal officers and directors of the committee; (3) The name and address of each financial institution in which the committee deposits money or anything else of monetary value; (4) The name of each person who is a member of the committee. A person that is not an individual may be listed by its name without also listing its own members, if any; and (5) A brief statement identifying the substance of each ballot question, the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of which the committee seeks to influence or of each legislative question, the passage or defeat of which the committee seeks to influence, and if known, the date each ballot or legislative question shall be presented to a popular vote at an election. (c) The statement of organization for a ballot question committee as defined in § 7-9-402(2)(B) or a legislative question committee as defined in § 7-9-402(10)(B) shall include: (1) (A) The name, the street address, and if available, the telephone number of the committee. (B) The address and telephone number of a committee in subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section may be that of the residence of an officer or a director of the committee; (2) The name, street address, and if available, the telephone number of the treasurer and the other principal officers and directors of the committee; (3) The name and address of each financial institution in which the committee deposits money or anything else of monetary value; (4) (A) The name of each person who is a member of the committee. (B) A person that is not an individual may be listed by its name without also listing its own members, if any; and (5) A brief statement identifying the substance of each ballot question, the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of which the committee seeks to influence, and if known, the date each ballot or legislative question shall be presented to a popular vote at an election. (d) When any of the information required in a statement of organization is changed, an amendment shall be filed within ten (10) days to reflect the change, except that changes in individual membership may be filed when the next financial report is required. A committee failing to file a change as required shall be subject to a late filing fee not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each day the change remains not filed. (e) Upon dissolution, a ballot question committee or a legislative question committee shall notify the commission in writing. Any remaining funds on hand at the time of dissolution shall be turned over to either: (1) The Treasurer of State for the benefit of the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund; (2) An organized political party as defined in § 7-1-101 or a political party caucus of the General Assembly, the Senate, or House of Representatives; (3) A nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (4) Cities of the first class, cities of the second class, or incorporated towns; or (5) The contributors to the ballot or legislative question committee. Amended by Act 2017, No. 721,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 226,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1989, No. 261, § 4; 1989, No. 634, § 4; 1993, No. 1114, § 3; 1999, No. 553, § 24; 2001, No. 1839, § 18; 2005, No. 1284, §§ 9, 10; 2005, No. 1765, § 2; 2007, No. 221, § 13; 2007, No. 1001, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) A ballot question committee or a legislative question committee shall file a statement of organization with the Arkansas Ethics Commission within five (5) days of receiving contributions or making expenditures in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of expressly advocating the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question. (B) The commission shall maintain the statement of organization until notified of the committee's dissolution. (2) A ballot question committee or legislative question committee failing to file a statement of organization required by this section shall be subject to a late filing fee not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) for each day the statement remains not filed.

(1) (A) A ballot question committee or a legislative question committee shall file a statement of organization with the Arkansas Ethics Commission within five (5) days of receiving contributions or making expenditures in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of expressly advocating the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question. (B) The commission shall maintain the statement of organization until notified of the committee's dissolution.

(A) A ballot question committee or a legislative question committee shall file a statement of organization with the Arkansas Ethics Commission within five (5) days of receiving contributions or making expenditures in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of expressly advocating the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question.

(B) The commission shall maintain the statement of organization until notified of the committee's dissolution.

(2) A ballot question committee or legislative question committee failing to file a statement of organization required by this section shall be subject to a late filing fee not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) for each day the statement remains not filed.

(b) The statement of organization for a ballot question committee as defined in § 7-9-402(2)(A) or a legislative question committee as defined in § 7-9-402(10)(A) shall include the following information: (1) The name, the street address, and where available, the telephone number of the committee. A committee address and telephone number may be that of the residence of an officer or a director of the committee; (2) The name, street address, and if available, the telephone number of the treasurer and other principal officers and directors of the committee; (3) The name and address of each financial institution in which the committee deposits money or anything else of monetary value; (4) The name of each person who is a member of the committee. A person that is not an individual may be listed by its name without also listing its own members, if any; and (5) A brief statement identifying the substance of each ballot question, the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of which the committee seeks to influence or of each legislative question, the passage or defeat of which the committee seeks to influence, and if known, the date each ballot or legislative question shall be presented to a popular vote at an election.

(1) The name, the street address, and where available, the telephone number of the committee. A committee address and telephone number may be that of the residence of an officer or a director of the committee;

(2) The name, street address, and if available, the telephone number of the treasurer and other principal officers and directors of the committee;

(3) The name and address of each financial institution in which the committee deposits money or anything else of monetary value;

(4) The name of each person who is a member of the committee. A person that is not an individual may be listed by its name without also listing its own members, if any; and

(5) A brief statement identifying the substance of each ballot question, the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of which the committee seeks to influence or of each legislative question, the passage or defeat of which the committee seeks to influence, and if known, the date each ballot or legislative question shall be presented to a popular vote at an election.

(c) The statement of organization for a ballot question committee as defined in § 7-9-402(2)(B) or a legislative question committee as defined in § 7-9-402(10)(B) shall include: (1) (A) The name, the street address, and if available, the telephone number of the committee. (B) The address and telephone number of a committee in subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section may be that of the residence of an officer or a director of the committee; (2) The name, street address, and if available, the telephone number of the treasurer and the other principal officers and directors of the committee; (3) The name and address of each financial institution in which the committee deposits money or anything else of monetary value; (4) (A) The name of each person who is a member of the committee. (B) A person that is not an individual may be listed by its name without also listing its own members, if any; and (5) A brief statement identifying the substance of each ballot question, the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of which the committee seeks to influence, and if known, the date each ballot or legislative question shall be presented to a popular vote at an election.

(1) (A) The name, the street address, and if available, the telephone number of the committee. (B) The address and telephone number of a committee in subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section may be that of the residence of an officer or a director of the committee;

(A) The name, the street address, and if available, the telephone number of the committee.

(B) The address and telephone number of a committee in subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section may be that of the residence of an officer or a director of the committee;

(2) The name, street address, and if available, the telephone number of the treasurer and the other principal officers and directors of the committee;

(3) The name and address of each financial institution in which the committee deposits money or anything else of monetary value;

(4) (A) The name of each person who is a member of the committee. (B) A person that is not an individual may be listed by its name without also listing its own members, if any; and

(A) The name of each person who is a member of the committee.

(B) A person that is not an individual may be listed by its name without also listing its own members, if any; and

(5) A brief statement identifying the substance of each ballot question, the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of which the committee seeks to influence, and if known, the date each ballot or legislative question shall be presented to a popular vote at an election.

(d) When any of the information required in a statement of organization is changed, an amendment shall be filed within ten (10) days to reflect the change, except that changes in individual membership may be filed when the next financial report is required. A committee failing to file a change as required shall be subject to a late filing fee not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each day the change remains not filed.

(e) Upon dissolution, a ballot question committee or a legislative question committee shall notify the commission in writing. Any remaining funds on hand at the time of dissolution shall be turned over to either: (1) The Treasurer of State for the benefit of the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund; (2) An organized political party as defined in § 7-1-101 or a political party caucus of the General Assembly, the Senate, or House of Representatives; (3) A nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (4) Cities of the first class, cities of the second class, or incorporated towns; or (5) The contributors to the ballot or legislative question committee.

(1) The Treasurer of State for the benefit of the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund;

(2) An organized political party as defined in § 7-1-101 or a political party caucus of the General Assembly, the Senate, or House of Representatives;

(3) A nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;

(4) Cities of the first class, cities of the second class, or incorporated towns; or

(5) The contributors to the ballot or legislative question committee.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 721,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 226,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1989, No. 261, § 4; 1989, No. 634, § 4; 1993, No. 1114, § 3; 1999, No. 553, § 24; 2001, No. 1839, § 18; 2005, No. 1284, §§ 9, 10; 2005, No. 1765, § 2; 2007, No. 221, § 13; 2007, No. 1001, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-510 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 7-5-510
Forms for complaints about function of voting machine - Investigation
Status: in_force

(a) At each polling place at which voting machines are used, the county board of election commissioners shall provide forms that voters may use for complaints about the function of a voting machine. The complaint form shall include space for the following information: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the person making the complaint; (2) The identification number of the voting machine; (3) The complaint; and (4) Such other information concerning the complaint as the State Board of Election Commissioners determines to be appropriate to carry out the intent of this section. (b) (1) A voter may file a complaint form with a poll worker who shall forward the complaint form to the county board of election commissioners. (2) A copy of each complaint shall be provided to the Elections Division of the Secretary of State. (3) It shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners to investigate complaints regarding the function of a voting machine. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1218,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1985, No. 562, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1235; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 5; 2009, No. 959, § 23.

(a) At each polling place at which voting machines are used, the county board of election commissioners shall provide forms that voters may use for complaints about the function of a voting machine. The complaint form shall include space for the following information: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the person making the complaint; (2) The identification number of the voting machine; (3) The complaint; and (4) Such other information concerning the complaint as the State Board of Election Commissioners determines to be appropriate to carry out the intent of this section.

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the person making the complaint;

(2) The identification number of the voting machine;

(3) The complaint; and

(4) Such other information concerning the complaint as the State Board of Election Commissioners determines to be appropriate to carry out the intent of this section.

(b) (1) A voter may file a complaint form with a poll worker who shall forward the complaint form to the county board of election commissioners. (2) A copy of each complaint shall be provided to the Elections Division of the Secretary of State. (3) It shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners to investigate complaints regarding the function of a voting machine.

(1) A voter may file a complaint form with a poll worker who shall forward the complaint form to the county board of election commissioners.

(2) A copy of each complaint shall be provided to the Elections Division of the Secretary of State.

(3) It shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners to investigate complaints regarding the function of a voting machine.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1218,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1985, No. 562, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1235; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 5; 2009, No. 959, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-117 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-9-117
Ballot form
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners in each county to cause each title and popular name to be printed upon the official ballot to be used in the election at which the measure is to be voted upon, in the manner certified by the Secretary of State. (b) The title and popular name shall be stated plainly, followed by these words: Click here to view form. (c) (1) In arranging the ballot titles on the ballot, the county board of election commissioners shall place each measure separate and apart from others. (2) Each statewide measure shall be designated on the ballot as an issue, and the issues shall be numbered consecutively beginning with "Issue 1" and in the following order: (A) Constitutional amendments proposed by the General Assembly, if any; (B) Initiated constitutional amendments, if any; (C) Statewide initiated acts, if any; (D) Referred acts of the General Assembly, if any; (E) Questions referred by the General Assembly, if any; and (F) Other measures that may be referred, if any. (3) The ballot titles of measures submitted by municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions that may submit ballot measures to the people shall be: (A) Placed separate and apart on the ballot from the ballot titles of statewide measures and from other ballot titles of measures submitted by municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions; and (B) Numbered consecutively for each political subdivision in the following order: (i) Initiated local measures, if any; (ii) Referred local measures, if any; and (iii) Other measures that may be referred, if any. Acts 1943, No. 195, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 2-216, 2-217; Acts 2009, No. 281, § 3.

(a) It shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners in each county to cause each title and popular name to be printed upon the official ballot to be used in the election at which the measure is to be voted upon, in the manner certified by the Secretary of State.

(b) The title and popular name shall be stated plainly, followed by these words: Click here to view form.

Click here to view form.

(c) (1) In arranging the ballot titles on the ballot, the county board of election commissioners shall place each measure separate and apart from others. (2) Each statewide measure shall be designated on the ballot as an issue, and the issues shall be numbered consecutively beginning with "Issue 1" and in the following order: (A) Constitutional amendments proposed by the General Assembly, if any; (B) Initiated constitutional amendments, if any; (C) Statewide initiated acts, if any; (D) Referred acts of the General Assembly, if any; (E) Questions referred by the General Assembly, if any; and (F) Other measures that may be referred, if any. (3) The ballot titles of measures submitted by municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions that may submit ballot measures to the people shall be: (A) Placed separate and apart on the ballot from the ballot titles of statewide measures and from other ballot titles of measures submitted by municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions; and (B) Numbered consecutively for each political subdivision in the following order: (i) Initiated local measures, if any; (ii) Referred local measures, if any; and (iii) Other measures that may be referred, if any.

(1) In arranging the ballot titles on the ballot, the county board of election commissioners shall place each measure separate and apart from others.

(2) Each statewide measure shall be designated on the ballot as an issue, and the issues shall be numbered consecutively beginning with "Issue 1" and in the following order: (A) Constitutional amendments proposed by the General Assembly, if any; (B) Initiated constitutional amendments, if any; (C) Statewide initiated acts, if any; (D) Referred acts of the General Assembly, if any; (E) Questions referred by the General Assembly, if any; and (F) Other measures that may be referred, if any.

(A) Constitutional amendments proposed by the General Assembly, if any;

(B) Initiated constitutional amendments, if any;

(C) Statewide initiated acts, if any;

(D) Referred acts of the General Assembly, if any;

(E) Questions referred by the General Assembly, if any; and

(F) Other measures that may be referred, if any.

(3) The ballot titles of measures submitted by municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions that may submit ballot measures to the people shall be: (A) Placed separate and apart on the ballot from the ballot titles of statewide measures and from other ballot titles of measures submitted by municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions; and (B) Numbered consecutively for each political subdivision in the following order: (i) Initiated local measures, if any; (ii) Referred local measures, if any; and (iii) Other measures that may be referred, if any.

(A) Placed separate and apart on the ballot from the ballot titles of statewide measures and from other ballot titles of measures submitted by municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions; and

(B) Numbered consecutively for each political subdivision in the following order: (i) Initiated local measures, if any; (ii) Referred local measures, if any; and (iii) Other measures that may be referred, if any.

(i) Initiated local measures, if any;

(ii) Referred local measures, if any; and

(iii) Other measures that may be referred, if any.

Acts 1943, No. 195, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 2-216, 2-217; Acts 2009, No. 281, § 3.

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Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-216 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-6-216
Registration and reports by exploratory committees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An exploratory committee shall register with the appropriate filing office within fifteen (15) days after receiving contributions during a calendar year which, in the aggregate, exceed five hundred dollars ($500). (2) (A) For a state or district office, the place of filing shall be the Secretary of State's office. (B) For a county, municipal, township, or school district office, the place of filing shall be the county clerk's office. (3) Registration shall be on forms provided by the Secretary of State and the contents therein shall be verified by an affidavit of an officer of the committee. (b) An exploratory committee shall disclose on the registration form the name, address, and, where available, phone number of the committee and each of its officers. It shall also disclose the individual person who, upon becoming a candidate, is intended to receive campaign contributions from the committee. (c) Within thirty (30) days of the end of each month, an exploratory committee shall file a report with the appropriate filing office indicating: (1) The total amount of contributions received during the filing period; (2) The name and address of each person who has made a contribution which, in the aggregate, exceeds two hundred dollars ($200), along with the contributor's principal place of business, employer, occupation, and the amount contributed; and (3) The total amount of expenditures made and, for each single expenditure that exceeds one hundred dollars ($100), an itemization, including the amount of the expenditure, the name and address of the person to whom the expenditure was made, and the date the expenditure was made. (d) (1) (A) The first report shall be filed for the month in which the committee files its registration. The final report shall be filed within thirty (30) days after the end of the month in which the committee either transfers its contributions to a candidate's campaign or no longer accepts contributions. (B) The reports required by this section shall be filed in electronic form through the official website of the Secretary of State. (C) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall approve the format used by the Secretary of State for the filing of exploratory reports in electronic form to ensure that all required information is requested. (D) The official website of the Secretary of State shall allow for searches of exploratory committee report information filed in electronic form. (2) An exploratory committee under this section may file reports in paper form under this section if: (A) The exploratory committee does not have access to the technology necessary to submit reports in electronic form; and (B) Submitting reports in electronic form would constitute a substantial hardship for the exploratory committee. (3) The committee shall not accept contributions after the filing of a final report. Amended by Act 2023, No. 753,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2017, No. 616,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 12, eff. 8/16/2013. Init. Meas. 1990, No. 1, § 6; Acts 1999, No. 553, § 18; 2001, No. 1839, § 8; 2007, No. 221, § 9; 2009, No. 473, § 6; 2011, No. 721, § 10.

(a) (1) An exploratory committee shall register with the appropriate filing office within fifteen (15) days after receiving contributions during a calendar year which, in the aggregate, exceed five hundred dollars ($500). (2) (A) For a state or district office, the place of filing shall be the Secretary of State's office. (B) For a county, municipal, township, or school district office, the place of filing shall be the county clerk's office. (3) Registration shall be on forms provided by the Secretary of State and the contents therein shall be verified by an affidavit of an officer of the committee.

(1) An exploratory committee shall register with the appropriate filing office within fifteen (15) days after receiving contributions during a calendar year which, in the aggregate, exceed five hundred dollars ($500).

(2) (A) For a state or district office, the place of filing shall be the Secretary of State's office. (B) For a county, municipal, township, or school district office, the place of filing shall be the county clerk's office.

(A) For a state or district office, the place of filing shall be the Secretary of State's office.

(B) For a county, municipal, township, or school district office, the place of filing shall be the county clerk's office.

(3) Registration shall be on forms provided by the Secretary of State and the contents therein shall be verified by an affidavit of an officer of the committee.

(b) An exploratory committee shall disclose on the registration form the name, address, and, where available, phone number of the committee and each of its officers. It shall also disclose the individual person who, upon becoming a candidate, is intended to receive campaign contributions from the committee.

(c) Within thirty (30) days of the end of each month, an exploratory committee shall file a report with the appropriate filing office indicating: (1) The total amount of contributions received during the filing period; (2) The name and address of each person who has made a contribution which, in the aggregate, exceeds two hundred dollars ($200), along with the contributor's principal place of business, employer, occupation, and the amount contributed; and (3) The total amount of expenditures made and, for each single expenditure that exceeds one hundred dollars ($100), an itemization, including the amount of the expenditure, the name and address of the person to whom the expenditure was made, and the date the expenditure was made.

(1) The total amount of contributions received during the filing period;

(2) The name and address of each person who has made a contribution which, in the aggregate, exceeds two hundred dollars ($200), along with the contributor's principal place of business, employer, occupation, and the amount contributed; and

(3) The total amount of expenditures made and, for each single expenditure that exceeds one hundred dollars ($100), an itemization, including the amount of the expenditure, the name and address of the person to whom the expenditure was made, and the date the expenditure was made.

(d) (1) (A) The first report shall be filed for the month in which the committee files its registration. The final report shall be filed within thirty (30) days after the end of the month in which the committee either transfers its contributions to a candidate's campaign or no longer accepts contributions. (B) The reports required by this section shall be filed in electronic form through the official website of the Secretary of State. (C) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall approve the format used by the Secretary of State for the filing of exploratory reports in electronic form to ensure that all required information is requested. (D) The official website of the Secretary of State shall allow for searches of exploratory committee report information filed in electronic form. (2) An exploratory committee under this section may file reports in paper form under this section if: (A) The exploratory committee does not have access to the technology necessary to submit reports in electronic form; and (B) Submitting reports in electronic form would constitute a substantial hardship for the exploratory committee. (3) The committee shall not accept contributions after the filing of a final report.

(1) (A) The first report shall be filed for the month in which the committee files its registration. The final report shall be filed within thirty (30) days after the end of the month in which the committee either transfers its contributions to a candidate's campaign or no longer accepts contributions. (B) The reports required by this section shall be filed in electronic form through the official website of the Secretary of State. (C) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall approve the format used by the Secretary of State for the filing of exploratory reports in electronic form to ensure that all required information is requested. (D) The official website of the Secretary of State shall allow for searches of exploratory committee report information filed in electronic form.

(A) The first report shall be filed for the month in which the committee files its registration. The final report shall be filed within thirty (30) days after the end of the month in which the committee either transfers its contributions to a candidate's campaign or no longer accepts contributions.

(B) The reports required by this section shall be filed in electronic form through the official website of the Secretary of State.

(C) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall approve the format used by the Secretary of State for the filing of exploratory reports in electronic form to ensure that all required information is requested.

(D) The official website of the Secretary of State shall allow for searches of exploratory committee report information filed in electronic form.

(2) An exploratory committee under this section may file reports in paper form under this section if: (A) The exploratory committee does not have access to the technology necessary to submit reports in electronic form; and (B) Submitting reports in electronic form would constitute a substantial hardship for the exploratory committee.

(A) The exploratory committee does not have access to the technology necessary to submit reports in electronic form; and

(B) Submitting reports in electronic form would constitute a substantial hardship for the exploratory committee.

(3) The committee shall not accept contributions after the filing of a final report.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 753,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 616,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 12, eff. 8/16/2013.

Init. Meas. 1990, No. 1, § 6; Acts 1999, No. 553, § 18; 2001, No. 1839, § 8; 2007, No. 221, § 9; 2009, No. 473, § 6; 2011, No. 721, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-107 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-5-107
Use of voter registration lists by poll workers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In any election conducted in this state, precinct voter registration lists shall be used by poll workers in each polling place. (2) (A) An electronic poll book may be used by poll workers in each polling place. (B) The functions of an electronic poll book may include without limitation: (i) Voter lookup; (ii) Voter verification; (iii) Voter identification; (iv) Precinct assignment; (v) Ballot assignment; (vi) Recording when a voter presents himself or herself to an election official and requests a ballot; (vii) Redirecting voters to the correct polling site; and (viii) Determining if a voter has requested an absentee ballot. (b) Precinct voter registration lists shall contain the name, address including zip code, and date of birth of each registered voter within the precinct, including those who have been designated inactive, the precinct number and county wherein the precinct is located, the name and date of the election, and a space for the voter's signature. (c) The following shall be printed at the top of each page of the precinct voter registration list: "IF YOU SIGN THIS FORM AND YOU ARE NOT A LAWFULLY REGISTERED VOTER OR IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THIS ELECTION, YOU ARE MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT AND MAY BE COMMITTING PERJURY. PERJURY IS PUNISHABLE BY UP TO A $10,000 FINE AND UP TO 10 YEARS IMPRISONMENT." Amended by Act 2021, No. 1063,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1297,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1993, No. 487, § 1; 1995, No. 946, § 2; 1995, No. 963, § 2; 2009, No. 959, § 3.

(a) (1) In any election conducted in this state, precinct voter registration lists shall be used by poll workers in each polling place. (2) (A) An electronic poll book may be used by poll workers in each polling place. (B) The functions of an electronic poll book may include without limitation: (i) Voter lookup; (ii) Voter verification; (iii) Voter identification; (iv) Precinct assignment; (v) Ballot assignment; (vi) Recording when a voter presents himself or herself to an election official and requests a ballot; (vii) Redirecting voters to the correct polling site; and (viii) Determining if a voter has requested an absentee ballot.

(1) In any election conducted in this state, precinct voter registration lists shall be used by poll workers in each polling place.

(2) (A) An electronic poll book may be used by poll workers in each polling place. (B) The functions of an electronic poll book may include without limitation: (i) Voter lookup; (ii) Voter verification; (iii) Voter identification; (iv) Precinct assignment; (v) Ballot assignment; (vi) Recording when a voter presents himself or herself to an election official and requests a ballot; (vii) Redirecting voters to the correct polling site; and (viii) Determining if a voter has requested an absentee ballot.

(A) An electronic poll book may be used by poll workers in each polling place.

(B) The functions of an electronic poll book may include without limitation: (i) Voter lookup; (ii) Voter verification; (iii) Voter identification; (iv) Precinct assignment; (v) Ballot assignment; (vi) Recording when a voter presents himself or herself to an election official and requests a ballot; (vii) Redirecting voters to the correct polling site; and (viii) Determining if a voter has requested an absentee ballot.

(i) Voter lookup;

(ii) Voter verification;

(iii) Voter identification;

(iv) Precinct assignment;

(v) Ballot assignment;

(vi) Recording when a voter presents himself or herself to an election official and requests a ballot;

(vii) Redirecting voters to the correct polling site; and

(viii) Determining if a voter has requested an absentee ballot.

(b) Precinct voter registration lists shall contain the name, address including zip code, and date of birth of each registered voter within the precinct, including those who have been designated inactive, the precinct number and county wherein the precinct is located, the name and date of the election, and a space for the voter's signature.

(c) The following shall be printed at the top of each page of the precinct voter registration list: "IF YOU SIGN THIS FORM AND YOU ARE NOT A LAWFULLY REGISTERED VOTER OR IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THIS ELECTION, YOU ARE MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT AND MAY BE COMMITTING PERJURY. PERJURY IS PUNISHABLE BY UP TO A $10,000 FINE AND UP TO 10 YEARS IMPRISONMENT."

"IF YOU SIGN THIS FORM AND YOU ARE NOT A LAWFULLY REGISTERED VOTER OR IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THIS ELECTION, YOU ARE MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT AND MAY BE COMMITTING PERJURY. PERJURY IS PUNISHABLE BY UP TO A $10,000 FINE AND UP TO 10 YEARS IMPRISONMENT."

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1063,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1297,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1993, No. 487, § 1; 1995, No. 946, § 2; 1995, No. 963, § 2; 2009, No. 959, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-11-101 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-11-101
Calling elections to fill vacancies
Status: in_force

All special elections and other elections to fill a vacancy in an office shall be called by proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document of the appropriate constituted authority. Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47.

All special elections and other elections to fill a vacancy in an office shall be called by proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document of the appropriate constituted authority.

Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-318 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-5-318
Failure to deliver materials - Penalty - Messenger to obtain delinquent returns
Status: in_force

(a) If the poll workers fail to deliver the ballots, ballot stubs, certification of election, voter lists, and other election returns in the manner provided for in § 7-5-317 , the poll workers shall forfeit the sum of two hundred dollars ($200) to be recovered by action of debt in the name of the state for the use of the county. (b) Upon failure of delivery of the election returns immediately after the polls close, the county board of election commissioners shall dispatch a peace officer to obtain the election returns, and all expenses incurred by sending the messenger shall be paid by the defaulting poll workers. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 7, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-719; Acts 1997, No. 451, § 29; 2001, No. 798, § 1; 2009, No. 959, § 15.

(a) If the poll workers fail to deliver the ballots, ballot stubs, certification of election, voter lists, and other election returns in the manner provided for in § 7-5-317 , the poll workers shall forfeit the sum of two hundred dollars ($200) to be recovered by action of debt in the name of the state for the use of the county.

(b) Upon failure of delivery of the election returns immediately after the polls close, the county board of election commissioners shall dispatch a peace officer to obtain the election returns, and all expenses incurred by sending the messenger shall be paid by the defaulting poll workers.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 7, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-719; Acts 1997, No. 451, § 29; 2001, No. 798, § 1; 2009, No. 959, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-105 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-4-105
County board of election commissioners - Officers - Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) The county board of election commissioners shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified. The commissioners shall meet no later than February 28 of odd-numbered years and shall organize themselves into a county board of election commissioners by electing one (1) member chair. Each commissioner shall have one (1) vote. Two (2) commissioners shall constitute a quorum, and the concurring votes of any two (2) shall decide questions before them unless otherwise provided by law. (b) The chair of a county board of election commissioners shall notify all commissioners of all meetings. Any meeting of two (2) or more commissioners when official business is conducted shall be public and held pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. The county board of election commissioners shall keep minutes of all meetings when official business is conducted, and the minutes shall be filed of record with the county clerk within the sooner of: (1) One hundred twenty (120) days of a meeting; or (2) Ten (10) days of the following meeting. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1042,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 5, § 6; 1971, No. 261, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-506; Acts 1997, No. 647, § 4.

(a) The county board of election commissioners shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified. The commissioners shall meet no later than February 28 of odd-numbered years and shall organize themselves into a county board of election commissioners by electing one (1) member chair. Each commissioner shall have one (1) vote. Two (2) commissioners shall constitute a quorum, and the concurring votes of any two (2) shall decide questions before them unless otherwise provided by law.

(b) The chair of a county board of election commissioners shall notify all commissioners of all meetings. Any meeting of two (2) or more commissioners when official business is conducted shall be public and held pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. The county board of election commissioners shall keep minutes of all meetings when official business is conducted, and the minutes shall be filed of record with the county clerk within the sooner of: (1) One hundred twenty (120) days of a meeting; or (2) Ten (10) days of the following meeting.

(1) One hundred twenty (120) days of a meeting; or

(2) Ten (10) days of the following meeting.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1042,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 5, § 6; 1971, No. 261, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-506; Acts 1997, No. 647, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-403 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 4 / Section 7-9-403
Penalty
Status: in_force

Upon conviction, any person who knowingly fails to comply with any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be fined an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or be imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both. Acts 1989, No. 261, § 3; 1989, No. 634, § 3.

Upon conviction, any person who knowingly fails to comply with any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be fined an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or be imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both.

Acts 1989, No. 261, § 3; 1989, No. 634, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-114 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-4-114
Filling vacancy of an elected office - Effect
Status: in_force

Any member of a county board of election commissioners may be appointed to fill a vacancy in an elected office without vacating his or her seat on the county board of election commissioners. The member shall not be eligible for reelection to the office when the term expires. Acts 1993, No. 760, § 1.

Any member of a county board of election commissioners may be appointed to fill a vacancy in an elected office without vacating his or her seat on the county board of election commissioners. The member shall not be eligible for reelection to the office when the term expires.

Acts 1993, No. 760, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-322 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-5-322
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 633,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 595,§ 5, eff. upon the later of the following:1/1/2014, or the appropriation and availability of funding to the Secretary of State for the issuance of voter identification cards under Section 5 of this act.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 633,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 595,§ 5, eff. upon the later of the following:1/1/2014, or the appropriation and availability of funding to the Secretary of State for the issuance of voter identification cards under Section 5 of this act.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-104 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-9-104
Form of initiative petition - Sufficiency of signatures
Status: in_force

(a) The petition for an ordinance, act, or amendment proposed by initiative shall be on substantially the following form: Click here to view form. (b) No additional sheets of voter signatures shall be attached to any petition unless the sheets contain the full language of the petition. (c) (1) The signature section of the petition shall be formatted and shall contain the number of signature lines prescribed by the Secretary of State. (2) Before the circulation of a statewide petition for signatures, the sponsor shall file a printed petition part with the Secretary of State in the exact form that will be used for obtaining signatures. Amended by Act 2019, No. 376,§ 5, eff. 3/8/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1413,§ 5, eff. 4/22/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1413,§ 4, eff. 4/22/2013. Acts 1911 (Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 9761; Pope's Dig., § 13285; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-203; Acts 1989, No. 280, § 1; 1991, No. 42, § 1; 1997, No. 646, § 4; 2001, No. 789, § 1; 2005, No. 67, § 23.

(a) The petition for an ordinance, act, or amendment proposed by initiative shall be on substantially the following form: Click here to view form.

Click here to view form.

(b) No additional sheets of voter signatures shall be attached to any petition unless the sheets contain the full language of the petition.

(c) (1) The signature section of the petition shall be formatted and shall contain the number of signature lines prescribed by the Secretary of State. (2) Before the circulation of a statewide petition for signatures, the sponsor shall file a printed petition part with the Secretary of State in the exact form that will be used for obtaining signatures.

(1) The signature section of the petition shall be formatted and shall contain the number of signature lines prescribed by the Secretary of State.

(2) Before the circulation of a statewide petition for signatures, the sponsor shall file a printed petition part with the Secretary of State in the exact form that will be used for obtaining signatures.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 376,§ 5, eff. 3/8/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1413,§ 5, eff. 4/22/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1413,§ 4, eff. 4/22/2013.

Acts 1911 (Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 9761; Pope's Dig., § 13285; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-203; Acts 1989, No. 280, § 1; 1991, No. 42, § 1; 1997, No. 646, § 4; 2001, No. 789, § 1; 2005, No. 67, § 23.

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Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-905 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 7-5-905
Documentation for long-term care or residential care facility residents
Status: in_force

(a) The documentation required to be submitted by a person who is a resident of a long-term care facility or residential care facility licensed by the state under this chapter shall be standardized. (b) The Secretary of State's office shall develop, adopt, and make available a standardized form to satisfy the requirements under law concerning the documentation under subsection (a) of this section. Added by Act 2017, No. 1014,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) The documentation required to be submitted by a person who is a resident of a long-term care facility or residential care facility licensed by the state under this chapter shall be standardized.

(b) The Secretary of State's office shall develop, adopt, and make available a standardized form to satisfy the requirements under law concerning the documentation under subsection (a) of this section.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1014,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-301 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-4-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and cited as the "Election Integrity Unit Act of 2023". Added by Act 2023, No. 544,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

This subchapter shall be known and cited as the "Election Integrity Unit Act of 2023".

Added by Act 2023, No. 544,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-503 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 7-5-503
Examination and approval of machines by State Board of Election Commissioners
Status: in_force

(a) Any person or corporation selling voting machines may apply to exhibit machines to the State Board of Election Commissioners. (b) The state board shall examine the machine and file a report of its accuracy, efficiency, and capacity with the office of the Secretary of State. (c) If the kind of machine examined complies with the requirements of § 7-5-504 and can be safely used by voters at elections under the conditions prescribed, the machine shall be deemed approved by the state board, and machines of its kind may be adopted for use at elections if selected for use by the Secretary of State. When the machine has been approved, any improvement or change that does not impair its accuracy, efficiency, or capacity shall not render necessary a reexamination or reapproval. (d) A form of voting machine not approved cannot be used at any election. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1201; Acts 2005, No. 2233, § 10.

(a) Any person or corporation selling voting machines may apply to exhibit machines to the State Board of Election Commissioners.

(b) The state board shall examine the machine and file a report of its accuracy, efficiency, and capacity with the office of the Secretary of State.

(c) If the kind of machine examined complies with the requirements of § 7-5-504 and can be safely used by voters at elections under the conditions prescribed, the machine shall be deemed approved by the state board, and machines of its kind may be adopted for use at elections if selected for use by the Secretary of State. When the machine has been approved, any improvement or change that does not impair its accuracy, efficiency, or capacity shall not render necessary a reexamination or reapproval.

(d) A form of voting machine not approved cannot be used at any election.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1201; Acts 2005, No. 2233, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-306 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-4-306
Civil actions by Attorney General
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that a person or entity is engaging, has engaged, or is about to engage in any act or practice declared unlawful by § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 , the Attorney General may bring an action in the name of the state against that person or entity. (b) An action under subsection (a) of this section may be brought to: (1) Obtain a declaratory judgment that the act or practice violates the provisions of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 ; (2) Enjoin any act or practice that violates the provisions of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 by issuance of a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction, without bond, upon the giving of appropriate notice; (3) Recover on behalf of the state and its agencies actual damages for loss incurred either directly or indirectly; and (4) Recover civil penalties of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 , or any injunction, judgment issued or entered into under the provisions of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 , and reasonable expenses, investigative costs, and attorney's fees. Added by Act 2023, No. 544,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) Whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that a person or entity is engaging, has engaged, or is about to engage in any act or practice declared unlawful by § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 , the Attorney General may bring an action in the name of the state against that person or entity.

(b) An action under subsection (a) of this section may be brought to: (1) Obtain a declaratory judgment that the act or practice violates the provisions of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 ; (2) Enjoin any act or practice that violates the provisions of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 by issuance of a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction, without bond, upon the giving of appropriate notice; (3) Recover on behalf of the state and its agencies actual damages for loss incurred either directly or indirectly; and (4) Recover civil penalties of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 , or any injunction, judgment issued or entered into under the provisions of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 , and reasonable expenses, investigative costs, and attorney's fees.

(1) Obtain a declaratory judgment that the act or practice violates the provisions of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 ;

(2) Enjoin any act or practice that violates the provisions of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 by issuance of a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction, without bond, upon the giving of appropriate notice;

(3) Recover on behalf of the state and its agencies actual damages for loss incurred either directly or indirectly; and

(4) Recover civil penalties of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 , or any injunction, judgment issued or entered into under the provisions of § 7-1-103 or § 7-1-104 , and reasonable expenses, investigative costs, and attorney's fees.

Added by Act 2023, No. 544,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-309 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-9-309
Method of publication
Status: in_force

(a) Publication of a proposed new constitution by a constitutional convention called by the people of the state at a general election shall be made by one (1) of the following methods, whichever is less costly to the state: (1) One (1) time at the rate of two and one-half cents (21/2¢) per word in each legal newspaper in the state by insertion of preprinted copies of the proposed new constitution furnished by the state to each legal newspaper without charge. The copies shall be in tabloid form suitable for insertion in legal newspapers and shall be printed in not less than eight-point type; or (2) One (1) time without preprint at the rate of five cents (5¢) per word in every legal newspaper in the state. (b) Publication of the proposed constitution shall take place not less than sixty (60) days prior to the election at which it shall be voted upon by the people of the state. Acts 1969, No. 116, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-114.

(a) Publication of a proposed new constitution by a constitutional convention called by the people of the state at a general election shall be made by one (1) of the following methods, whichever is less costly to the state: (1) One (1) time at the rate of two and one-half cents (21/2¢) per word in each legal newspaper in the state by insertion of preprinted copies of the proposed new constitution furnished by the state to each legal newspaper without charge. The copies shall be in tabloid form suitable for insertion in legal newspapers and shall be printed in not less than eight-point type; or (2) One (1) time without preprint at the rate of five cents (5¢) per word in every legal newspaper in the state.

(1) One (1) time at the rate of two and one-half cents (21/2¢) per word in each legal newspaper in the state by insertion of preprinted copies of the proposed new constitution furnished by the state to each legal newspaper without charge. The copies shall be in tabloid form suitable for insertion in legal newspapers and shall be printed in not less than eight-point type; or

(2) One (1) time without preprint at the rate of five cents (5¢) per word in every legal newspaper in the state.

(b) Publication of the proposed constitution shall take place not less than sixty (60) days prior to the election at which it shall be voted upon by the people of the state.

Acts 1969, No. 116, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-114.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-124 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-9-124
Voter registration signature imaging system - Creation of fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby established in the office of the Secretary of State a voter registration signature imaging system, and the Secretary of State is authorized to acquire and maintain the necessary equipment and facilities to accommodate the system. (b) The Division of Information Systems shall cooperate with and assist the Secretary of State in determining the computer equipment and software needed in the office of the Secretary of State for the voter registration signature imaging system. (c) There is hereby created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Voter Registration Signature Imaging System Fund". Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6060, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 1285, §§ 1-3; 1997, No. 1104, § 1.

(a) There is hereby established in the office of the Secretary of State a voter registration signature imaging system, and the Secretary of State is authorized to acquire and maintain the necessary equipment and facilities to accommodate the system.

(b) The Division of Information Systems shall cooperate with and assist the Secretary of State in determining the computer equipment and software needed in the office of the Secretary of State for the voter registration signature imaging system.

(c) There is hereby created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Voter Registration Signature Imaging System Fund".

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6060, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 1285, §§ 1-3; 1997, No. 1104, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-113 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-4-113
Record of funds and expenditures
Status: in_force

The county board of election commissioners of each county shall maintain a record of all funds the county board of election commissioners receives and all expenditures of the county board of election commissioners. These records shall be open to the public under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. Acts 1987, No. 795, § 1.

The county board of election commissioners of each county shall maintain a record of all funds the county board of election commissioners receives and all expenditures of the county board of election commissioners. These records shall be open to the public under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

Acts 1987, No. 795, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-7-102 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-7-102
Party nominees certified at primary election
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, nominees of any political party for United States Senate, United States House of Representatives, or state, district, county, township, or applicable municipal office to be voted upon at a general election shall be certified as having received a majority of the votes cast for the office, or as an unopposed candidate, at a primary election held by the political party in the manner provided by law. (b) A new political party established by petition shall nominate any candidate by convention for the first general election after certification of a sufficient petition. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 5; 1971, No. 261, § 3; 1972 (Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 1; 1975, No. 700, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-105; Acts 2009, No. 959, § 34; 2011, No. 1036, § 1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, nominees of any political party for United States Senate, United States House of Representatives, or state, district, county, township, or applicable municipal office to be voted upon at a general election shall be certified as having received a majority of the votes cast for the office, or as an unopposed candidate, at a primary election held by the political party in the manner provided by law.

(b) A new political party established by petition shall nominate any candidate by convention for the first general election after certification of a sufficient petition.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 5; 1971, No. 261, § 3; 1972 (Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 1; 1975, No. 700, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-105; Acts 2009, No. 959, § 34; 2011, No. 1036, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-407 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 7-5-407
Preparation and delivery of ballots
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The county board of election commissioners shall: (A) Prepare official absentee ballots and securely deliver them to the county clerk for mailing to all qualified applicants as soon as practicable but not later than forty-seven (47) days before a preferential primary election, general election, school election, nonpartisan general election, nonpartisan runoff election, or special election; (B) Provide a ballot count report to the county clerk listing the: (i) Date of delivery; (ii) Method of delivery; (iii) Total number of ballots provided by ballot style; and (iv) Names and signatures of the persons delivering the ballots; (C) Maintain the ballot count report for each additional delivery of ballots with separate entries per delivery by ballot style and date; and (D) Keep a record of the ballot count report available to the public. (2) Upon the receipt of the absentee ballots, the county clerk shall begin delivering ballots to absentee voters as soon as practicable and, no later than forty-six (46) days before the applicable election, shall deliver ballots to those absentee voters who made timely application under: (A) Section 7-5-406 ; or (B) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. § 20301 et seq., as existing on January 1, 2023. (b) The county board of election commissioners shall prepare official absentee ballots and deliver them to the county clerk for mailing to any qualified applicant as soon as practicable but in any event not later than ten (10) days before all other elections not included in subsection (a) of this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 329,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1110,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 9, § 2; 1971, No. 261, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-902; Acts 1997, No. 1092, § 4; 1999, No. 649, § 1; 2001, No. 1789, § 10; 2007, No. 1049, § 17; 2011, No. 1185, § 7.

(a) (1) The county board of election commissioners shall: (A) Prepare official absentee ballots and securely deliver them to the county clerk for mailing to all qualified applicants as soon as practicable but not later than forty-seven (47) days before a preferential primary election, general election, school election, nonpartisan general election, nonpartisan runoff election, or special election; (B) Provide a ballot count report to the county clerk listing the: (i) Date of delivery; (ii) Method of delivery; (iii) Total number of ballots provided by ballot style; and (iv) Names and signatures of the persons delivering the ballots; (C) Maintain the ballot count report for each additional delivery of ballots with separate entries per delivery by ballot style and date; and (D) Keep a record of the ballot count report available to the public. (2) Upon the receipt of the absentee ballots, the county clerk shall begin delivering ballots to absentee voters as soon as practicable and, no later than forty-six (46) days before the applicable election, shall deliver ballots to those absentee voters who made timely application under: (A) Section 7-5-406 ; or (B) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. § 20301 et seq., as existing on January 1, 2023.

(1) The county board of election commissioners shall: (A) Prepare official absentee ballots and securely deliver them to the county clerk for mailing to all qualified applicants as soon as practicable but not later than forty-seven (47) days before a preferential primary election, general election, school election, nonpartisan general election, nonpartisan runoff election, or special election; (B) Provide a ballot count report to the county clerk listing the: (i) Date of delivery; (ii) Method of delivery; (iii) Total number of ballots provided by ballot style; and (iv) Names and signatures of the persons delivering the ballots; (C) Maintain the ballot count report for each additional delivery of ballots with separate entries per delivery by ballot style and date; and (D) Keep a record of the ballot count report available to the public.

(A) Prepare official absentee ballots and securely deliver them to the county clerk for mailing to all qualified applicants as soon as practicable but not later than forty-seven (47) days before a preferential primary election, general election, school election, nonpartisan general election, nonpartisan runoff election, or special election;

(B) Provide a ballot count report to the county clerk listing the: (i) Date of delivery; (ii) Method of delivery; (iii) Total number of ballots provided by ballot style; and (iv) Names and signatures of the persons delivering the ballots;

(i) Date of delivery;

(ii) Method of delivery;

(iii) Total number of ballots provided by ballot style; and

(iv) Names and signatures of the persons delivering the ballots;

(C) Maintain the ballot count report for each additional delivery of ballots with separate entries per delivery by ballot style and date; and

(D) Keep a record of the ballot count report available to the public.

(2) Upon the receipt of the absentee ballots, the county clerk shall begin delivering ballots to absentee voters as soon as practicable and, no later than forty-six (46) days before the applicable election, shall deliver ballots to those absentee voters who made timely application under: (A) Section 7-5-406 ; or (B) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. § 20301 et seq., as existing on January 1, 2023.

(A) Section 7-5-406 ; or

(B) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C. § 20301 et seq., as existing on January 1, 2023.

(b) The county board of election commissioners shall prepare official absentee ballots and deliver them to the county clerk for mailing to any qualified applicant as soon as practicable but in any event not later than ten (10) days before all other elections not included in subsection (a) of this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 329,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1110,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 9, § 2; 1971, No. 261, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-902; Acts 1997, No. 1092, § 4; 1999, No. 649, § 1; 2001, No. 1789, § 10; 2007, No. 1049, § 17; 2011, No. 1185, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-105 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-6-105
Use of sound equipment - Penalty for interference
Status: in_force

(a) When any citizen of Arkansas becomes a candidate in any primary or general election and complies with all the laws pertaining thereto, then the candidate shall be entitled to go into any city, town, municipality, or rural community in Arkansas and operate his or her acoustical or sound equipment between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. notwithstanding any town or city ordinance to the contrary. (b) Any person who interferes in any manner with the right granted in this section shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 13, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 3-1301, 3-1302; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 394.

(a) When any citizen of Arkansas becomes a candidate in any primary or general election and complies with all the laws pertaining thereto, then the candidate shall be entitled to go into any city, town, municipality, or rural community in Arkansas and operate his or her acoustical or sound equipment between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. notwithstanding any town or city ordinance to the contrary.

(b) Any person who interferes in any manner with the right granted in this section shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 13, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 3-1301, 3-1302; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 394.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-616 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 6 / Section 7-5-616
Penalty
Status: in_force

A person who violates this subchapter shall be subject to the same fine and imprisonment as provided by law for violating the comparable provisions of the laws of this state regarding voting by other voting methods. Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 40.

A person who violates this subchapter shall be subject to the same fine and imprisonment as provided by law for violating the comparable provisions of the laws of this state regarding voting by other voting methods.

Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 40.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-116 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-9-116
Captions and designations of numbered issues
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of State shall fix and declare the number of the issue by which state measures shall be designated on the ballot. (b) Each state measure shall be identified with the issue number designated by the Secretary of State. (c) Measures proposed by initiative petition shall be captioned, "CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (OR ACT) PROPOSED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE". (d) Measures referred to a vote by petition shall be captioned, "MEASURE REFERRED BY ORDER OF THE PEOPLE". (e) Measures referred to a vote by the General Assembly shall be captioned, "CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (OR OTHER MEASURE) REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY". Acts 1943, No. 195, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-216; Acts 2009, No. 281, § 2.

(a) The Secretary of State shall fix and declare the number of the issue by which state measures shall be designated on the ballot.

(b) Each state measure shall be identified with the issue number designated by the Secretary of State.

(c) Measures proposed by initiative petition shall be captioned, "CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (OR ACT) PROPOSED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE".

(d) Measures referred to a vote by petition shall be captioned, "MEASURE REFERRED BY ORDER OF THE PEOPLE".

(e) Measures referred to a vote by the General Assembly shall be captioned, "CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (OR OTHER MEASURE) REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY".

Acts 1943, No. 195, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-216; Acts 2009, No. 281, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-311 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-9-311
Proposal of amendments to present constitution
Status: in_force

The constitutional convention, if it shall not propose a new constitution, may propose one (1) or more amendments to the present constitution to be submitted to the voters at the next general election. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-113.

The constitutional convention, if it shall not propose a new constitution, may propose one (1) or more amendments to the present constitution to be submitted to the voters at the next general election.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-113.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-531 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 7-5-531
Retention of audit data - Machines to remain secured until results are certified except on court order
Status: in_force

(a) All audit logs and voter-verified paper audit trails produced by a voting machine shall remain secured for a period of two (2) years. (b) (1) All voting machines used in any election shall remain secured for a period of at least three (3) days following the election unless the machines are ordered to be activated sooner by and on the authority of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in the event that the issue of the election should be in judicial controversy. (2) Should no order be entered, it shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners to clear the machines for future elections after the results of the election have been certified. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 30; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1230; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 24; 2005, No. 2233, § 33.

(a) All audit logs and voter-verified paper audit trails produced by a voting machine shall remain secured for a period of two (2) years.

(b) (1) All voting machines used in any election shall remain secured for a period of at least three (3) days following the election unless the machines are ordered to be activated sooner by and on the authority of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in the event that the issue of the election should be in judicial controversy. (2) Should no order be entered, it shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners to clear the machines for future elections after the results of the election have been certified.

(1) All voting machines used in any election shall remain secured for a period of at least three (3) days following the election unless the machines are ordered to be activated sooner by and on the authority of an order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in the event that the issue of the election should be in judicial controversy.

(2) Should no order be entered, it shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners to clear the machines for future elections after the results of the election have been certified.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 30; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 25, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1230; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 24; 2005, No. 2233, § 33.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-233 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-6-233
Preparation of reporting calendar
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall issue one (1) or more reporting calendars for use by candidates to identify when reports and other necessary filings are due in a calendar year. (b) The commission shall issue the reporting calendar for a calendar year no later than the December 31 preceding the year of the reporting calendar. (c) The commission shall prepare reporting calendars as it deems necessary for candidates for office, including without limitation candidates for state, county, municipal, district, or school elections. Added by Act 2023, No. 753,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall issue one (1) or more reporting calendars for use by candidates to identify when reports and other necessary filings are due in a calendar year.

(b) The commission shall issue the reporting calendar for a calendar year no later than the December 31 preceding the year of the reporting calendar.

(c) The commission shall prepare reporting calendars as it deems necessary for candidates for office, including without limitation candidates for state, county, municipal, district, or school elections.

Added by Act 2023, No. 753,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-111 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-4-111
Compensation of board members
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Election Commissioners may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. (b) (1) Each member of a county board of election commissioners shall receive for his or her services the sum of not less than one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per public meeting when official business is conducted up to a total of ten (10) meetings for an election. (2) For each meeting over the number of meetings per election under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, each member of a county board of election commissioners shall receive for his or her services the sum of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (c) Each member of a county board of election commissioners shall receive compensation in an amount not less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour worked outside of a public meeting subject to the following limitations: (1) A member of a county board of election commissioners shall be paid for work conducted outside of a meeting for up to forty (40) hours per election; or (2) The quorum court may set the amount of hours a member of a county board of election commissioners may be paid between zero (0) hours and forty (40) hours per election if: (A) A county employee has been made available to act as an election coordinator, subject to the requirement that the employee comply with directives of the county board of election commissioners in matters related to an election; and (B) The county employee has been accepted as an election coordinator by a vote of the county board of election commissioners. (d) Each member of a county board of election commissioners shall file a claim with the county documenting tasks completed by the member and the time required to complete those tasks in order to receive hourly compensation. (e) A member of a county board of election commissioners shall not be paid hourly compensation for tasks completed: (1) More than one hundred (100) days prior to election day; or (2) More than forty (40) days after election day. Amended by Act 2023, No. 356,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 5, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-507; Acts 1987, No. 403, § 1; 1995, No. 709, § 13; 1997, No. 250, § 42; 1997, No. 647, § 9; 2005, No. 1677, § 2.

(a) The State Board of Election Commissioners may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(b) (1) Each member of a county board of election commissioners shall receive for his or her services the sum of not less than one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per public meeting when official business is conducted up to a total of ten (10) meetings for an election. (2) For each meeting over the number of meetings per election under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, each member of a county board of election commissioners shall receive for his or her services the sum of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(1) Each member of a county board of election commissioners shall receive for his or her services the sum of not less than one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per public meeting when official business is conducted up to a total of ten (10) meetings for an election.

(2) For each meeting over the number of meetings per election under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, each member of a county board of election commissioners shall receive for his or her services the sum of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(c) Each member of a county board of election commissioners shall receive compensation in an amount not less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour worked outside of a public meeting subject to the following limitations: (1) A member of a county board of election commissioners shall be paid for work conducted outside of a meeting for up to forty (40) hours per election; or (2) The quorum court may set the amount of hours a member of a county board of election commissioners may be paid between zero (0) hours and forty (40) hours per election if: (A) A county employee has been made available to act as an election coordinator, subject to the requirement that the employee comply with directives of the county board of election commissioners in matters related to an election; and (B) The county employee has been accepted as an election coordinator by a vote of the county board of election commissioners.

(1) A member of a county board of election commissioners shall be paid for work conducted outside of a meeting for up to forty (40) hours per election; or

(2) The quorum court may set the amount of hours a member of a county board of election commissioners may be paid between zero (0) hours and forty (40) hours per election if: (A) A county employee has been made available to act as an election coordinator, subject to the requirement that the employee comply with directives of the county board of election commissioners in matters related to an election; and (B) The county employee has been accepted as an election coordinator by a vote of the county board of election commissioners.

(A) A county employee has been made available to act as an election coordinator, subject to the requirement that the employee comply with directives of the county board of election commissioners in matters related to an election; and

(B) The county employee has been accepted as an election coordinator by a vote of the county board of election commissioners.

(d) Each member of a county board of election commissioners shall file a claim with the county documenting tasks completed by the member and the time required to complete those tasks in order to receive hourly compensation.

(e) A member of a county board of election commissioners shall not be paid hourly compensation for tasks completed: (1) More than one hundred (100) days prior to election day; or (2) More than forty (40) days after election day.

(1) More than one hundred (100) days prior to election day; or

(2) More than forty (40) days after election day.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 356,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 5, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-507; Acts 1987, No. 403, § 1; 1995, No. 709, § 13; 1997, No. 250, § 42; 1997, No. 647, § 9; 2005, No. 1677, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-321 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-5-321
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 633,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 595,§ 5, eff. upon the later of the following:1/1/2014, or the appropriation and availability of funding to the Secretary of State for the issuance of voter identification cards under Section 5 of this act.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 633,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 595,§ 5, eff. upon the later of the following:1/1/2014, or the appropriation and availability of funding to the Secretary of State for the issuance of voter identification cards under Section 5 of this act.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-301 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-9-301
Calling constitutional convention - Majority vote
Status: in_force

(a) When a majority of the qualified electors of this state voting on the issue at a general election shall vote for the holding of a constitutional convention, the convention shall be held. The delegates thereto shall be selected and qualified as provided in this subchapter. (b) Whenever a majority of the electors voting on the question vote against the holding of a constitutional convention, no convention shall be held. Delegates to the proposed convention elected at the election shall have and exercise no power or authority and shall perform no functions by virtue of their election as delegates. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, §§ 1, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 2-104, 2-109.

(a) When a majority of the qualified electors of this state voting on the issue at a general election shall vote for the holding of a constitutional convention, the convention shall be held. The delegates thereto shall be selected and qualified as provided in this subchapter.

(b) Whenever a majority of the electors voting on the question vote against the holding of a constitutional convention, no convention shall be held. Delegates to the proposed convention elected at the election shall have and exercise no power or authority and shall perform no functions by virtue of their election as delegates.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, §§ 1, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 2-104, 2-109.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-3-108 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-108
Subversive parties - New parties - Affidavit required - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) A political party shall not be recognized, qualified to participate, or permitted to have the names of its candidates printed on the ballot in any election in this state that: (1) Either directly or indirectly advocates, teaches, justifies, aids, or abets the overthrow by force or violence, or by any unlawful means, of the government of the United States or this state, or an act of terrorism as described by § 5-54-205 ; or (2) Directly or indirectly carries on, advocates, teaches, justifies, aids, or abets a program of sabotage, force and violence, sedition, or treason against the government of the United States or this state. (b) (1) A newly organized political party shall not be recognized, qualified to participate, or permitted to have the names of its candidates printed on the ballot in any election in this state until it has filed an affidavit, by the officers of the party in this state under oath, that: (A) It does not either directly or indirectly advocate, teach, justify, aid, or abet the overthrow by force or violence or by any unlawful means of the government of the United States or this state, or an act of terrorism as described by § 5-54-205 ; or (B) It does not directly or indirectly carry on, advocate, teach, justify, aid, or abet a program of sabotage, force and violence, sedition, or treason against the government of the United States or this state. (2) The affidavit shall be filed with the Secretary of State. (c) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 11, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1107; Acts 1997, No. 444, § 4; 2001, No. 1553, § 18; 2005, No. 1994, § 484.

(a) A political party shall not be recognized, qualified to participate, or permitted to have the names of its candidates printed on the ballot in any election in this state that: (1) Either directly or indirectly advocates, teaches, justifies, aids, or abets the overthrow by force or violence, or by any unlawful means, of the government of the United States or this state, or an act of terrorism as described by § 5-54-205 ; or (2) Directly or indirectly carries on, advocates, teaches, justifies, aids, or abets a program of sabotage, force and violence, sedition, or treason against the government of the United States or this state.

(1) Either directly or indirectly advocates, teaches, justifies, aids, or abets the overthrow by force or violence, or by any unlawful means, of the government of the United States or this state, or an act of terrorism as described by § 5-54-205 ; or

(2) Directly or indirectly carries on, advocates, teaches, justifies, aids, or abets a program of sabotage, force and violence, sedition, or treason against the government of the United States or this state.

(b) (1) A newly organized political party shall not be recognized, qualified to participate, or permitted to have the names of its candidates printed on the ballot in any election in this state until it has filed an affidavit, by the officers of the party in this state under oath, that: (A) It does not either directly or indirectly advocate, teach, justify, aid, or abet the overthrow by force or violence or by any unlawful means of the government of the United States or this state, or an act of terrorism as described by § 5-54-205 ; or (B) It does not directly or indirectly carry on, advocate, teach, justify, aid, or abet a program of sabotage, force and violence, sedition, or treason against the government of the United States or this state. (2) The affidavit shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

(1) A newly organized political party shall not be recognized, qualified to participate, or permitted to have the names of its candidates printed on the ballot in any election in this state until it has filed an affidavit, by the officers of the party in this state under oath, that: (A) It does not either directly or indirectly advocate, teach, justify, aid, or abet the overthrow by force or violence or by any unlawful means of the government of the United States or this state, or an act of terrorism as described by § 5-54-205 ; or (B) It does not directly or indirectly carry on, advocate, teach, justify, aid, or abet a program of sabotage, force and violence, sedition, or treason against the government of the United States or this state.

(A) It does not either directly or indirectly advocate, teach, justify, aid, or abet the overthrow by force or violence or by any unlawful means of the government of the United States or this state, or an act of terrorism as described by § 5-54-205 ; or

(B) It does not directly or indirectly carry on, advocate, teach, justify, aid, or abet a program of sabotage, force and violence, sedition, or treason against the government of the United States or this state.

(2) The affidavit shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

(c) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 11, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1107; Acts 1997, No. 444, § 4; 2001, No. 1553, § 18; 2005, No. 1994, § 484.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-3-103 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-103
State committee members
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the state committee of political parties in this state shall be elected in accordance with respective political party rules. (b) The term of office of the members of a state committee shall begin from their election, and they shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified as provided under respective political party rules. Amended by Act 2019, No. 648,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 2; 1971, No. 261, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-102.

(a) The members of the state committee of political parties in this state shall be elected in accordance with respective political party rules.

(b) The term of office of the members of a state committee shall begin from their election, and they shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified as provided under respective political party rules.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 648,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 2; 1971, No. 261, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-229 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-6-229
Amendment of reports - Affirmative defense
Status: in_force

(a) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution or disciplinary action if a person required to file a report under this subchapter amends the report within thirty (30) days of discovering or learning of an unintentional error in the report. (b) (1) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall not proceed with an investigation of an alleged error in a report filed under this subchapter if the commission determines that a person would be eligible to raise the affirmative defense under subsection (a) of this section. (2) If the commission does not proceed with an investigation of an alleged error in a report under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the person shall not be considered to have committed a violation of the applicable statute. (c) This section shall not be construed to: (1) Remove the duty to file a report under this subchapter; or (2) Authorize a person to knowingly fail to file a report under this subchapter. Added by Act 2015, No. 1280,§ 10, eff. 4/8/2015.

(a) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution or disciplinary action if a person required to file a report under this subchapter amends the report within thirty (30) days of discovering or learning of an unintentional error in the report.

(b) (1) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall not proceed with an investigation of an alleged error in a report filed under this subchapter if the commission determines that a person would be eligible to raise the affirmative defense under subsection (a) of this section. (2) If the commission does not proceed with an investigation of an alleged error in a report under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the person shall not be considered to have committed a violation of the applicable statute.

(1) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall not proceed with an investigation of an alleged error in a report filed under this subchapter if the commission determines that a person would be eligible to raise the affirmative defense under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) If the commission does not proceed with an investigation of an alleged error in a report under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the person shall not be considered to have committed a violation of the applicable statute.

(c) This section shall not be construed to: (1) Remove the duty to file a report under this subchapter; or (2) Authorize a person to knowingly fail to file a report under this subchapter.

(1) Remove the duty to file a report under this subchapter; or

(2) Authorize a person to knowingly fail to file a report under this subchapter.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1280,§ 10, eff. 4/8/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-809 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 7-5-809
Determination of guilt after election - Effect
Status: in_force

(a) Should a proceeding under previous sections of this subchapter or a criminal prosecution under the criminal penalties imposed in this act not be determined finally until after the election, if the defendant in the proceeding is elected to the office or is the nominee of a political party to the office, and if it is determined that he or she was not entitled to be elected or to the nomination or that the judgment contains a finding that he or she violated the Political Practices Act or any of the laws applicable to general, primary, or special elections, then the judgment shall operate as a forfeiture of nomination or ouster from office. (b) The vacancy shall be filled as provided by law for filling vacancies in nominations or office in case of death or resignation. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 10, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1007.

(a) Should a proceeding under previous sections of this subchapter or a criminal prosecution under the criminal penalties imposed in this act not be determined finally until after the election, if the defendant in the proceeding is elected to the office or is the nominee of a political party to the office, and if it is determined that he or she was not entitled to be elected or to the nomination or that the judgment contains a finding that he or she violated the Political Practices Act or any of the laws applicable to general, primary, or special elections, then the judgment shall operate as a forfeiture of nomination or ouster from office.

(b) The vacancy shall be filled as provided by law for filling vacancies in nominations or office in case of death or resignation.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 10, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1007.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-8-104 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-8-104
Filling vacancies in the House of Representatives
Status: in_force

When any vacancy shall happen in the office of a member of the United States House of Representatives from this state by death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, it shall be the duty of the Governor, by proclamation, to order the sheriffs of the several counties to order an election to be held on a certain day to be named in the proclamation to fill the vacancy. The election shall be conducted in the same manner, and returns thereof made, as prescribed in this title for general elections. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 3, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-304; Acts 1987, No. 248, § 3.

When any vacancy shall happen in the office of a member of the United States House of Representatives from this state by death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, it shall be the duty of the Governor, by proclamation, to order the sheriffs of the several counties to order an election to be held on a certain day to be named in the proclamation to fill the vacancy. The election shall be conducted in the same manner, and returns thereof made, as prescribed in this title for general elections.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 3, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-304; Acts 1987, No. 248, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-415 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 4 / Section 7-9-415
Scope
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter may limit, waive, or abrogate the scope of any statutory or common law privilege, including, but not limited to, the work product doctrine and the attorney-client privilege. Acts 2005, No. 1765, § 5.

Nothing in this subchapter may limit, waive, or abrogate the scope of any statutory or common law privilege, including, but not limited to, the work product doctrine and the attorney-client privilege.

Acts 2005, No. 1765, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-122 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-9-122
Adoption of conflicting measures
Status: in_force

If two (2) or more conflicting measures shall be approved by a majority of the votes severally cast for and against the measures at the same election, the measure receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes shall become law. Acts 1911 (Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 14; C. & M. Dig., § 9776; Pope's Dig., § 13295; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-221; Acts 1993, No. 512, § 10.

If two (2) or more conflicting measures shall be approved by a majority of the votes severally cast for and against the measures at the same election, the measure receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes shall become law.

Acts 1911 (Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 14; C. & M. Dig., § 9776; Pope's Dig., § 13295; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-221; Acts 1993, No. 512, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-610 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 6 / Section 7-5-610
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 305,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1218,§ 18, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1977, No. 77, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1803; Acts 2005, No. 2233, § 42.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 305,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1218,§ 18, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 77, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1803; Acts 2005, No. 2233, § 42.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-707 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 7-5-707
Vote certification
Status: in_force

(a) For all state and federal elections, the county board of election commissioners shall transmit the certified results for each precinct to the Secretary of State through the election night reporting interface provided by the Secretary of State. (b) The county board of election commissioners may, by agreement with the county clerk, transmit the certified results to the county clerk who shall transmit the certified results by precinct to the Secretary of State as described in subsection (a) of this section. (c) The Secretary of State may require a county board of election commissioners to submit additional election information as determined by the Secretary of State. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1058,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2001, No. 1396, § 1; 2003, No. 131, § 2; 2003, No. 994, § 13; 2005, No. 67, § 14; 2007, No. 559, § 5; 2009, No. 959, § 33; 2011, No. 1238, § 1.

(a) For all state and federal elections, the county board of election commissioners shall transmit the certified results for each precinct to the Secretary of State through the election night reporting interface provided by the Secretary of State.

(b) The county board of election commissioners may, by agreement with the county clerk, transmit the certified results to the county clerk who shall transmit the certified results by precinct to the Secretary of State as described in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The Secretary of State may require a county board of election commissioners to submit additional election information as determined by the Secretary of State.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1058,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2001, No. 1396, § 1; 2003, No. 131, § 2; 2003, No. 994, § 13; 2005, No. 67, § 14; 2007, No. 559, § 5; 2009, No. 959, § 33; 2011, No. 1238, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-323 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-5-323
Procedure when voter fails to provide verification of registration
Status: in_force

If a ballot or absentee ballot is deemed a provisional ballot for failure to provide verification of registration under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, § 13, the voter shall comply with the procedures under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, § 13, for his or her vote to be counted. Added by Act 2017, No. 633,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017.

If a ballot or absentee ballot is deemed a provisional ballot for failure to provide verification of registration under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, § 13, the voter shall comply with the procedures under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, § 13, for his or her vote to be counted.

Added by Act 2017, No. 633,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-3-101 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-101
Duties and powers
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the provisions of this act and other applicable laws of this state, organized political parties shall: (1) Prescribe the qualifications of their own membership; (2) Prescribe the qualifications for voting in their party primaries; and (3) Establish rules and procedures for their own organization. (b) (1) An organized political party shall provide current copies of its adopted rules and procedures to the Secretary of State and the State Board of Election Commissioners. (2) The obligation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is a continuing obligation, and as rules and procedures are amended the political party shall continue to provide updated and current copies of the rules and procedures. Amended by Act 2019, No. 648,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 2; 1971, No. 261, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-102; Acts 1995, No. 901, § 1.

(a) Subject to the provisions of this act and other applicable laws of this state, organized political parties shall: (1) Prescribe the qualifications of their own membership; (2) Prescribe the qualifications for voting in their party primaries; and (3) Establish rules and procedures for their own organization.

(1) Prescribe the qualifications of their own membership;

(2) Prescribe the qualifications for voting in their party primaries; and

(3) Establish rules and procedures for their own organization.

(b) (1) An organized political party shall provide current copies of its adopted rules and procedures to the Secretary of State and the State Board of Election Commissioners. (2) The obligation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is a continuing obligation, and as rules and procedures are amended the political party shall continue to provide updated and current copies of the rules and procedures.

(1) An organized political party shall provide current copies of its adopted rules and procedures to the Secretary of State and the State Board of Election Commissioners.

(2) The obligation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is a continuing obligation, and as rules and procedures are amended the political party shall continue to provide updated and current copies of the rules and procedures.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 648,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 2; 1971, No. 261, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-102; Acts 1995, No. 901, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-8-102 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-8-102
Filling Senate vacancies
Status: in_force

(a) Vacancies in the office of United States Senator shall be filled by appointment by the Governor. (b) (1) The appointee under subsection (a) of this section shall serve during the entire unexpired Senate term if the office would in regular course be filled at the next general election if no vacancy had occurred. (2) (A) If the office would not in regular course be filled at the next general election, the remaining portion of the vacated term shall be filled as follows: (i) At the next general election if the vacancy occurs four (4) months or more before the next general election; or (ii) At the second general election after the vacancy occurs if the vacancy occurs less than four (4) months before the next general election. (B) The person so elected shall: (i) Take office on the first day of January following his or her election; and (ii) Serve the remaining portion of the vacated term. Amended by Act 2017, No. 310,§ 2, eff. 3/1/2017. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 3, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-302; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 14; 2007, No. 1049, § 29; 2009, No. 1480, § 45.

(a) Vacancies in the office of United States Senator shall be filled by appointment by the Governor.

(b) (1) The appointee under subsection (a) of this section shall serve during the entire unexpired Senate term if the office would in regular course be filled at the next general election if no vacancy had occurred. (2) (A) If the office would not in regular course be filled at the next general election, the remaining portion of the vacated term shall be filled as follows: (i) At the next general election if the vacancy occurs four (4) months or more before the next general election; or (ii) At the second general election after the vacancy occurs if the vacancy occurs less than four (4) months before the next general election. (B) The person so elected shall: (i) Take office on the first day of January following his or her election; and (ii) Serve the remaining portion of the vacated term.

(1) The appointee under subsection (a) of this section shall serve during the entire unexpired Senate term if the office would in regular course be filled at the next general election if no vacancy had occurred.

(2) (A) If the office would not in regular course be filled at the next general election, the remaining portion of the vacated term shall be filled as follows: (i) At the next general election if the vacancy occurs four (4) months or more before the next general election; or (ii) At the second general election after the vacancy occurs if the vacancy occurs less than four (4) months before the next general election. (B) The person so elected shall: (i) Take office on the first day of January following his or her election; and (ii) Serve the remaining portion of the vacated term.

(A) If the office would not in regular course be filled at the next general election, the remaining portion of the vacated term shall be filled as follows: (i) At the next general election if the vacancy occurs four (4) months or more before the next general election; or (ii) At the second general election after the vacancy occurs if the vacancy occurs less than four (4) months before the next general election.

(i) At the next general election if the vacancy occurs four (4) months or more before the next general election; or

(ii) At the second general election after the vacancy occurs if the vacancy occurs less than four (4) months before the next general election.

(B) The person so elected shall: (i) Take office on the first day of January following his or her election; and (ii) Serve the remaining portion of the vacated term.

(i) Take office on the first day of January following his or her election; and

(ii) Serve the remaining portion of the vacated term.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 310,§ 2, eff. 3/1/2017.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 3, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-302; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 14; 2007, No. 1049, § 29; 2009, No. 1480, § 45.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-518 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 7-5-518
Machines inactivated until polls open - Adjustment of counters
Status: in_force

(a) The voting machine shall remain inactivated against voting until the polls are formally opened and shall not be operated except by voters for voting. (b) If any counter is found not to register zero (000), the poll workers shall immediately notify the county board of election commissioners, who shall cause the counters to be adjusted at zero (000). (c) (1) The poll workers shall produce one (1) printout from each machine showing whether the candidate and question counters register zero (000) and shall sign and post the printout upon the wall of the polling room, where it shall remain throughout the election day. (2) After the close of voting on election day, the certified printout, signed by the poll workers, shall be: (A) Returned to the county board of election commissioners; and (B) Filed with the election returns. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1218,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1216; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 13; 2005, No. 2233, § 22; 2007, No. 835, § 1; 2009, No. 959, § 25.

(a) The voting machine shall remain inactivated against voting until the polls are formally opened and shall not be operated except by voters for voting.

(b) If any counter is found not to register zero (000), the poll workers shall immediately notify the county board of election commissioners, who shall cause the counters to be adjusted at zero (000).

(c) (1) The poll workers shall produce one (1) printout from each machine showing whether the candidate and question counters register zero (000) and shall sign and post the printout upon the wall of the polling room, where it shall remain throughout the election day. (2) After the close of voting on election day, the certified printout, signed by the poll workers, shall be: (A) Returned to the county board of election commissioners; and (B) Filed with the election returns.

(1) The poll workers shall produce one (1) printout from each machine showing whether the candidate and question counters register zero (000) and shall sign and post the printout upon the wall of the polling room, where it shall remain throughout the election day.

(2) After the close of voting on election day, the certified printout, signed by the poll workers, shall be: (A) Returned to the county board of election commissioners; and (B) Filed with the election returns.

(A) Returned to the county board of election commissioners; and

(B) Filed with the election returns.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1218,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1216; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 13; 2005, No. 2233, § 22; 2007, No. 835, § 1; 2009, No. 959, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-219 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-6-219
Retiring a campaign debt
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person who was a candidate and has a campaign debt from an election that has ended may solicit funds and hold fundraisers to retire the campaign debt. (2) The contributions received shall be treated as campaign contributions to the person's previous campaign, and all campaign contribution limits shall continue to apply. (b) Contributors shall be given notice that the campaign contributions are for the purpose of retiring a campaign debt. Any invitation to or notice of a fundraiser to retire a campaign debt of a previous campaign shall state that the funds are to retire a campaign debt. (c) A person shall file a campaign contribution and expenditure report concerning a campaign debt if, since the last report concerning the debt, the person has received cumulative contributions in excess of five hundred dollars ($500). The report shall be filed not later than fifteen (15) days after a calendar quarter in which a report becomes required. No report is required in any calendar quarter in which the cumulative contribution or cumulative expenditure limit has not been exceeded since the person's last report. Acts 1993, No. 1209, § 1; 1997, No. 139, § 1.

(a) (1) Any person who was a candidate and has a campaign debt from an election that has ended may solicit funds and hold fundraisers to retire the campaign debt. (2) The contributions received shall be treated as campaign contributions to the person's previous campaign, and all campaign contribution limits shall continue to apply.

(1) Any person who was a candidate and has a campaign debt from an election that has ended may solicit funds and hold fundraisers to retire the campaign debt.

(2) The contributions received shall be treated as campaign contributions to the person's previous campaign, and all campaign contribution limits shall continue to apply.

(b) Contributors shall be given notice that the campaign contributions are for the purpose of retiring a campaign debt. Any invitation to or notice of a fundraiser to retire a campaign debt of a previous campaign shall state that the funds are to retire a campaign debt.

(c) A person shall file a campaign contribution and expenditure report concerning a campaign debt if, since the last report concerning the debt, the person has received cumulative contributions in excess of five hundred dollars ($500). The report shall be filed not later than fifteen (15) days after a calendar quarter in which a report becomes required. No report is required in any calendar quarter in which the cumulative contribution or cumulative expenditure limit has not been exceeded since the person's last report.

Acts 1993, No. 1209, § 1; 1997, No. 139, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-304 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-4-304
Duties of Election Integrity Unit
Status: in_force

(a) The Election Integrity Unit shall establish the Arkansas Election Integrity Database that shall be maintained by the Election Integrity Unit, with secure access provided to the Secretary of State and the State Board of Election Commissioners. (b) The Election Integrity Unit shall: (1) Track all alleged violations, complaints, and investigations in the Arkansas Election Integrity Database; (2) Oversee the Attorney General's election law violations hotline under § 7-4-305 ; (3) Respond to notifications or complaints generated by election officials or any other person alleging a violation of voter registration laws or election laws; (4) Refer all notifications of complaints to the State Board of Election Commissioners for investigation of any potential civil or criminal acts related to a violation of election law and violations concerning election security reported under § 7-4-120 or this subchapter; (5) Institute civil proceedings for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter and as specifically enumerated in § 7-4-306 ; (6) Receive sworn statements and issue subpoenas to compel the production of records and other documents pursuant to § 25-16-705 ; and (7) Enforce the provisions of this subchapter and perform such other functions as may be incidental to the powers and duties set forth in this subchapter. (c) If during the course of an investigation, the State Board of Election Commissioners determines that there may be a criminal violation of voter registration laws or election laws, the findings of the investigation: (1) (A) May be turned over to the appropriate prosecutorial agency for criminal prosecution. (B) A prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction over a violation of voter registration laws or election laws may designate an attorney employed by the Attorney General's office as a special deputy prosecutor to prosecute any charges related to a violation of voter registration laws or election laws or any other charges that may arise from the same factual allegations or may be properly joined under state law. (C) (i) Under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 80, § 20, and § 16-21-103 , only a prosecuting attorney has the duty and authority to commence and prosecute any criminal action under state law. (ii) A special deputy prosecuting attorney's power to prosecute a criminal action under this section is derivative from the prosecuting attorney; and (2) Shall be heard by the State Board of Election Commissioners if the potential violation is a civil violation. (d) This subchapter does not limit the jurisdiction of any other state entity empowered by law to investigate, act upon, or dispose of alleged violations of state voter registration and election laws. (e) (1) By August 1 of each year, the State Board of Election Commissioners shall submit a report of all closed investigations of the previous calendar year to the: (A) Governor; (B) Attorney General; and (C) Joint Performance Review Committee. (2) The report required under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall: (A) Provide a summary of information on each closed investigation of an alleged violation of election laws conducted during the prior calendar year; (B) Include the total number of: (i) Complaints received; (ii) Independent investigations initiated; and (iii) Number of complaints referred for criminal prosecution; and (C) The current status of any resulting criminal case. Added by Act 2023, No. 544,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The Election Integrity Unit shall establish the Arkansas Election Integrity Database that shall be maintained by the Election Integrity Unit, with secure access provided to the Secretary of State and the State Board of Election Commissioners.

(b) The Election Integrity Unit shall: (1) Track all alleged violations, complaints, and investigations in the Arkansas Election Integrity Database; (2) Oversee the Attorney General's election law violations hotline under § 7-4-305 ; (3) Respond to notifications or complaints generated by election officials or any other person alleging a violation of voter registration laws or election laws; (4) Refer all notifications of complaints to the State Board of Election Commissioners for investigation of any potential civil or criminal acts related to a violation of election law and violations concerning election security reported under § 7-4-120 or this subchapter; (5) Institute civil proceedings for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter and as specifically enumerated in § 7-4-306 ; (6) Receive sworn statements and issue subpoenas to compel the production of records and other documents pursuant to § 25-16-705 ; and (7) Enforce the provisions of this subchapter and perform such other functions as may be incidental to the powers and duties set forth in this subchapter.

(1) Track all alleged violations, complaints, and investigations in the Arkansas Election Integrity Database;

(2) Oversee the Attorney General's election law violations hotline under § 7-4-305 ;

(3) Respond to notifications or complaints generated by election officials or any other person alleging a violation of voter registration laws or election laws;

(4) Refer all notifications of complaints to the State Board of Election Commissioners for investigation of any potential civil or criminal acts related to a violation of election law and violations concerning election security reported under § 7-4-120 or this subchapter;

(5) Institute civil proceedings for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter and as specifically enumerated in § 7-4-306 ;

(6) Receive sworn statements and issue subpoenas to compel the production of records and other documents pursuant to § 25-16-705 ; and

(7) Enforce the provisions of this subchapter and perform such other functions as may be incidental to the powers and duties set forth in this subchapter.

(c) If during the course of an investigation, the State Board of Election Commissioners determines that there may be a criminal violation of voter registration laws or election laws, the findings of the investigation: (1) (A) May be turned over to the appropriate prosecutorial agency for criminal prosecution. (B) A prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction over a violation of voter registration laws or election laws may designate an attorney employed by the Attorney General's office as a special deputy prosecutor to prosecute any charges related to a violation of voter registration laws or election laws or any other charges that may arise from the same factual allegations or may be properly joined under state law. (C) (i) Under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 80, § 20, and § 16-21-103 , only a prosecuting attorney has the duty and authority to commence and prosecute any criminal action under state law. (ii) A special deputy prosecuting attorney's power to prosecute a criminal action under this section is derivative from the prosecuting attorney; and (2) Shall be heard by the State Board of Election Commissioners if the potential violation is a civil violation.

(1) (A) May be turned over to the appropriate prosecutorial agency for criminal prosecution. (B) A prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction over a violation of voter registration laws or election laws may designate an attorney employed by the Attorney General's office as a special deputy prosecutor to prosecute any charges related to a violation of voter registration laws or election laws or any other charges that may arise from the same factual allegations or may be properly joined under state law. (C) (i) Under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 80, § 20, and § 16-21-103 , only a prosecuting attorney has the duty and authority to commence and prosecute any criminal action under state law. (ii) A special deputy prosecuting attorney's power to prosecute a criminal action under this section is derivative from the prosecuting attorney; and

(A) May be turned over to the appropriate prosecutorial agency for criminal prosecution.

(B) A prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction over a violation of voter registration laws or election laws may designate an attorney employed by the Attorney General's office as a special deputy prosecutor to prosecute any charges related to a violation of voter registration laws or election laws or any other charges that may arise from the same factual allegations or may be properly joined under state law.

(C) (i) Under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 80, § 20, and § 16-21-103 , only a prosecuting attorney has the duty and authority to commence and prosecute any criminal action under state law. (ii) A special deputy prosecuting attorney's power to prosecute a criminal action under this section is derivative from the prosecuting attorney; and

(i) Under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 80, § 20, and § 16-21-103 , only a prosecuting attorney has the duty and authority to commence and prosecute any criminal action under state law.

(ii) A special deputy prosecuting attorney's power to prosecute a criminal action under this section is derivative from the prosecuting attorney; and

(2) Shall be heard by the State Board of Election Commissioners if the potential violation is a civil violation.

(d) This subchapter does not limit the jurisdiction of any other state entity empowered by law to investigate, act upon, or dispose of alleged violations of state voter registration and election laws.

(e) (1) By August 1 of each year, the State Board of Election Commissioners shall submit a report of all closed investigations of the previous calendar year to the: (A) Governor; (B) Attorney General; and (C) Joint Performance Review Committee. (2) The report required under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall: (A) Provide a summary of information on each closed investigation of an alleged violation of election laws conducted during the prior calendar year; (B) Include the total number of: (i) Complaints received; (ii) Independent investigations initiated; and (iii) Number of complaints referred for criminal prosecution; and (C) The current status of any resulting criminal case.

(1) By August 1 of each year, the State Board of Election Commissioners shall submit a report of all closed investigations of the previous calendar year to the: (A) Governor; (B) Attorney General; and (C) Joint Performance Review Committee.

(A) Governor;

(B) Attorney General; and

(C) Joint Performance Review Committee.

(2) The report required under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall: (A) Provide a summary of information on each closed investigation of an alleged violation of election laws conducted during the prior calendar year; (B) Include the total number of: (i) Complaints received; (ii) Independent investigations initiated; and (iii) Number of complaints referred for criminal prosecution; and (C) The current status of any resulting criminal case.

(A) Provide a summary of information on each closed investigation of an alleged violation of election laws conducted during the prior calendar year;

(B) Include the total number of: (i) Complaints received; (ii) Independent investigations initiated; and (iii) Number of complaints referred for criminal prosecution; and

(i) Complaints received;

(ii) Independent investigations initiated; and

(iii) Number of complaints referred for criminal prosecution; and

(C) The current status of any resulting criminal case.

Added by Act 2023, No. 544,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-106 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-9-106
Required attachments to petitions
Status: in_force

(a) To every petition for the initiative shall be attached a full and correct copy of the title and the measure proposed. (b) To every petition for the referendum shall be attached a full and correct copy of the measure on which the referendum is ordered. Acts 1911 (Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 9768; Pope's Dig., § 13288; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-205.

(a) To every petition for the initiative shall be attached a full and correct copy of the title and the measure proposed.

(b) To every petition for the referendum shall be attached a full and correct copy of the measure on which the referendum is ordered.

Acts 1911 (Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 9768; Pope's Dig., § 13288; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-11-104 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-11-104
Filling vacancies in local offices
Status: in_force

(a) The proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document of the appropriate constituted authority calling a special election to fill a local office shall be filed with the county clerk of the county administering the election, who shall immediately transmit the document to the county board of election commissioners of each county where the special election shall be held. (b) The county board of election commissioners shall cause the proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document to be published as soon as practicable in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the special election is held. Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47.

(a) The proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document of the appropriate constituted authority calling a special election to fill a local office shall be filed with the county clerk of the county administering the election, who shall immediately transmit the document to the county board of election commissioners of each county where the special election shall be held.

(b) The county board of election commissioners shall cause the proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document to be published as soon as practicable in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the special election is held.

Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-232 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-6-232
Delinquent reports
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall review the timeliness of reports filed with the Secretary of State by all candidates for state or district office pursuant to § 7-6-207 . (b) (1) If a candidate for state or district office has failed to file a required report, the commission shall notify the candidate in writing that the report is delinquent and request that the report be filed within thirty (30) days of the report's original due date. (2) The notice under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be sent by regular mail to the candidate. (c) (1) The third and subsequent time during an election cycle that a candidate is sent written notice of a delinquent report and fails to file the report within thirty (30) days of the report's original due date, the commission shall bring a complaint against the candidate and, if a violation is found, impose a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) unless good cause be shown for the violation. (2) In addition to imposing a fine, the commission shall also be authorized to take one (1) or more of the following actions: (A) Issue a public letter of caution, warning, or reprimand; (B) Order the candidate to file one (1) or more reports; or (C) Report the matter and make recommendations to proper law enforcement authorities. (d) The commission shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 753,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The Arkansas Ethics Commission shall review the timeliness of reports filed with the Secretary of State by all candidates for state or district office pursuant to § 7-6-207 .

(b) (1) If a candidate for state or district office has failed to file a required report, the commission shall notify the candidate in writing that the report is delinquent and request that the report be filed within thirty (30) days of the report's original due date. (2) The notice under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be sent by regular mail to the candidate.

(1) If a candidate for state or district office has failed to file a required report, the commission shall notify the candidate in writing that the report is delinquent and request that the report be filed within thirty (30) days of the report's original due date.

(2) The notice under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be sent by regular mail to the candidate.

(c) (1) The third and subsequent time during an election cycle that a candidate is sent written notice of a delinquent report and fails to file the report within thirty (30) days of the report's original due date, the commission shall bring a complaint against the candidate and, if a violation is found, impose a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) unless good cause be shown for the violation. (2) In addition to imposing a fine, the commission shall also be authorized to take one (1) or more of the following actions: (A) Issue a public letter of caution, warning, or reprimand; (B) Order the candidate to file one (1) or more reports; or (C) Report the matter and make recommendations to proper law enforcement authorities.

(1) The third and subsequent time during an election cycle that a candidate is sent written notice of a delinquent report and fails to file the report within thirty (30) days of the report's original due date, the commission shall bring a complaint against the candidate and, if a violation is found, impose a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) unless good cause be shown for the violation.

(2) In addition to imposing a fine, the commission shall also be authorized to take one (1) or more of the following actions: (A) Issue a public letter of caution, warning, or reprimand; (B) Order the candidate to file one (1) or more reports; or (C) Report the matter and make recommendations to proper law enforcement authorities.

(A) Issue a public letter of caution, warning, or reprimand;

(B) Order the candidate to file one (1) or more reports; or

(C) Report the matter and make recommendations to proper law enforcement authorities.

(d) The commission shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 753,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-410 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 4 / Section 7-9-410
Public inspection - Record retention
Status: in_force

(a) All statements of organization and financial reports required by this subchapter shall be open to public inspection at the office of the Arkansas Ethics Commission during regular office hours. (b) All records supporting the reports filed under this subchapter shall be: (1) Made available to the commission; and (2) Retained by the filer for a period of four (4) years after the date of filing the report. Acts 1989, No. 261, § 9; 1989, No. 634, § 9; 1993, No. 1114, § 7; 1999, No. 553, § 28; 2007, No. 221, § 15.

(a) All statements of organization and financial reports required by this subchapter shall be open to public inspection at the office of the Arkansas Ethics Commission during regular office hours.

(b) All records supporting the reports filed under this subchapter shall be: (1) Made available to the commission; and (2) Retained by the filer for a period of four (4) years after the date of filing the report.

(1) Made available to the commission; and

(2) Retained by the filer for a period of four (4) years after the date of filing the report.

Acts 1989, No. 261, § 9; 1989, No. 634, § 9; 1993, No. 1114, § 7; 1999, No. 553, § 28; 2007, No. 221, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-1-105 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 7-1-105
Majority of qualified electors
Status: in_force

Whenever any law of this state shall require that a proposition or question shall be adopted by a majority of the qualified electors of this state, of a city, or of a county based on the total number of electors of the state, city, or county, appearing on the certified list of all qualified electors thereof, the majority required for the adoption of the proposition or question hereafter shall be deemed to be the majority of the qualified electors of the state, city, or county voting on the proposition or question at the election. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 13, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1303; Acts 1997, No. 445, § 4.

Whenever any law of this state shall require that a proposition or question shall be adopted by a majority of the qualified electors of this state, of a city, or of a county based on the total number of electors of the state, city, or county, appearing on the certified list of all qualified electors thereof, the majority required for the adoption of the proposition or question hereafter shall be deemed to be the majority of the qualified electors of the state, city, or county voting on the proposition or question at the election.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 13, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1303; Acts 1997, No. 445, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-528 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 7-5-528
Machines released to officers
Status: in_force

Voting machines shall be released to a person designated by the county board of election commissioners for storage in a secure facility designated by the county board of election commissioners. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 27; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1227; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 21; 2007, No. 835, § 5.

Voting machines shall be released to a person designated by the county board of election commissioners for storage in a secure facility designated by the county board of election commissioners.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 27; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1227; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 21; 2007, No. 835, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-607 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 6 / Section 7-5-607
Arrangement of polling place
Status: in_force

In precincts where an electronic vote tabulating device is used, sufficient space shall be provided for the use of the device, and it shall be arranged in such a manner as to assure secrecy in voting. Acts 1977, No. 77, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1803; Acts 2005, No. 2233, § 39.

In precincts where an electronic vote tabulating device is used, sufficient space shall be provided for the use of the device, and it shall be arranged in such a manner as to assure secrecy in voting.

Acts 1977, No. 77, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1803; Acts 2005, No. 2233, § 39.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-808 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 7-5-808
Finding of guilt - Effect
Status: in_force

(a) Should it be proved to the satisfaction of the trial judge, in cases instituted under this subchapter, that a successful candidate has been guilty of violating the Political Practices Act or any of the laws regulating general, primary, or special elections, the circuit court shall enter the finding as a part of the judgment, irrespective of the determination of the issues in other suits filed under this subchapter or the verdict of the jury in a criminal prosecution. (b) The judgment to that effect shall operate to deprive the candidate of the nomination, and the vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by law. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 10, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1006.

(a) Should it be proved to the satisfaction of the trial judge, in cases instituted under this subchapter, that a successful candidate has been guilty of violating the Political Practices Act or any of the laws regulating general, primary, or special elections, the circuit court shall enter the finding as a part of the judgment, irrespective of the determination of the issues in other suits filed under this subchapter or the verdict of the jury in a criminal prosecution.

(b) The judgment to that effect shall operate to deprive the candidate of the nomination, and the vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by law.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 10, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1006.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-312 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-9-312
Expenses
Status: in_force

(a) The appropriation to defray the expenses of any constitutional convention which may be called after a vote of the people shall be made by the next regular session of the General Assembly convening after an affirmative vote on the calling of a constitutional convention. (b) The proposed budget for the expenses of the convention shall be prepared by the Governor and promptly submitted to the General Assembly for action thereon. (c) Delegates to the convention shall be paid at the rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per diem for each day of attendance at meetings of the convention or its committees, plus their necessary travel expenses. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-111.

(a) The appropriation to defray the expenses of any constitutional convention which may be called after a vote of the people shall be made by the next regular session of the General Assembly convening after an affirmative vote on the calling of a constitutional convention.

(b) The proposed budget for the expenses of the convention shall be prepared by the Governor and promptly submitted to the General Assembly for action thereon.

(c) Delegates to the convention shall be paid at the rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per diem for each day of attendance at meetings of the convention or its committees, plus their necessary travel expenses.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-111.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-208 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-5-208
Ballots - Form
Status: in_force

(a) All election ballots provided by the county board of election commissioners of any county in this state for any election shall be alike and shall be in plain type. (b) (1) The heading of each ballot shall be: "OFFICIAL BALLOT __________________(description)__________________ ELECTION __________________(date)__________________, __________________(year)__________________ Vote by placing an appropriate mark opposite the person for whom you wish to vote." (2) If the ballot contains an initiated or referred amendment, act, or measure, the heading shall also contain these words: "Vote on amendments, acts, and measures by placing an appropriate mark below the amendment (or act or measure) either FOR or AGAINST." (c) Every ballot shall contain the name of each candidate who has been nominated or has qualified in accordance with law for each office. The names of the candidates shall be listed in a perpendicular column under the name of each office to be filled. (d) Adjacent to the name of each candidate and on the same line there shall be a place for marking a vote for the candidate. Below each act, amendment, or measure to be voted on, there shall be the words "FOR" and "AGAINST" situated one above the other with a place for marking a vote for the act, amendment, or measure adjacent to each word and on the same line. (e) Opposite the designation of each office, there shall appear these words: "VOTE FOR __________________." The number of persons required to fill the vacancy in office shall be placed in the blank space. Amended by Act 2023, No. 305,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 6, § 13; 1971, No. 224, § 1; 1971, No. 261, §§ 11, 20, 22; 1971, No. 355, §§ 1-3; 1979, No. 389, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-613; Acts 1987, No. 280, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 1011, § 1; 1995, No. 461, § 1; 1997, No. 451, § 13; 1999, No. 640, § 2; 2005, No. 1677, § 4; 2005, No. 2233, § 3; 2007, No. 705, § 1; 2007, No. 1049, § 16; 2009, No. 1480, § 20; 2011, No. 1020, § 1.

(a) All election ballots provided by the county board of election commissioners of any county in this state for any election shall be alike and shall be in plain type.

(b) (1) The heading of each ballot shall be: "OFFICIAL BALLOT __________________(description)__________________ ELECTION __________________(date)__________________, __________________(year)__________________ Vote by placing an appropriate mark opposite the person for whom you wish to vote." (2) If the ballot contains an initiated or referred amendment, act, or measure, the heading shall also contain these words: "Vote on amendments, acts, and measures by placing an appropriate mark below the amendment (or act or measure) either FOR or AGAINST."

(1) The heading of each ballot shall be: "OFFICIAL BALLOT __________________(description)__________________ ELECTION __________________(date)__________________, __________________(year)__________________ Vote by placing an appropriate mark opposite the person for whom you wish to vote."

"OFFICIAL BALLOT

__________________(description)__________________

ELECTION

__________________(date)__________________, __________________(year)__________________

Vote by placing an appropriate mark opposite the person for whom you wish to vote."

(2) If the ballot contains an initiated or referred amendment, act, or measure, the heading shall also contain these words: "Vote on amendments, acts, and measures by placing an appropriate mark below the amendment (or act or measure) either FOR or AGAINST."

(c) Every ballot shall contain the name of each candidate who has been nominated or has qualified in accordance with law for each office. The names of the candidates shall be listed in a perpendicular column under the name of each office to be filled.

(d) Adjacent to the name of each candidate and on the same line there shall be a place for marking a vote for the candidate. Below each act, amendment, or measure to be voted on, there shall be the words "FOR" and "AGAINST" situated one above the other with a place for marking a vote for the act, amendment, or measure adjacent to each word and on the same line.

(e) Opposite the designation of each office, there shall appear these words: "VOTE FOR __________________." The number of persons required to fill the vacancy in office shall be placed in the blank space.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 305,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 6, § 13; 1971, No. 224, § 1; 1971, No. 261, §§ 11, 20, 22; 1971, No. 355, §§ 1-3; 1979, No. 389, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-613; Acts 1987, No. 280, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 1011, § 1; 1995, No. 461, § 1; 1997, No. 451, § 13; 1999, No. 640, § 2; 2005, No. 1677, § 4; 2005, No. 2233, § 3; 2007, No. 705, § 1; 2007, No. 1049, § 16; 2009, No. 1480, § 20; 2011, No. 1020, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-8-306 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-8-306
Voting by electors - Expenses
Status: in_force

(a) The electors, elected as provided in this subchapter, shall meet at the office of the Secretary of State, in a room to be designated by him or her in the State Capitol Building, at the time appointed by the laws of the United States at the hour of 10:00 a.m. of that day, and give their votes for President of the United States and for Vice President of the United States, in the manner provided in this subchapter, and perform such duties as are or may be required by law. (b) (1) (A) Each elector shall serve without pay, but he or she is eligible for reimbursement by the Secretary of State for reasonable and necessary expenses to attend a meeting under subsection (a) of this section. (B) An elector who is reimbursed for expenses under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be reimbursed at the same rate prescribed for a state employee. (2) Any person appointed by the electors assembled to fill a vacancy shall also receive the compensation provided for electors appointed. Amended by Act 2017, No. 578,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 2, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-210.

(a) The electors, elected as provided in this subchapter, shall meet at the office of the Secretary of State, in a room to be designated by him or her in the State Capitol Building, at the time appointed by the laws of the United States at the hour of 10:00 a.m. of that day, and give their votes for President of the United States and for Vice President of the United States, in the manner provided in this subchapter, and perform such duties as are or may be required by law.

(b) (1) (A) Each elector shall serve without pay, but he or she is eligible for reimbursement by the Secretary of State for reasonable and necessary expenses to attend a meeting under subsection (a) of this section. (B) An elector who is reimbursed for expenses under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be reimbursed at the same rate prescribed for a state employee. (2) Any person appointed by the electors assembled to fill a vacancy shall also receive the compensation provided for electors appointed.

(1) (A) Each elector shall serve without pay, but he or she is eligible for reimbursement by the Secretary of State for reasonable and necessary expenses to attend a meeting under subsection (a) of this section. (B) An elector who is reimbursed for expenses under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be reimbursed at the same rate prescribed for a state employee.

(A) Each elector shall serve without pay, but he or she is eligible for reimbursement by the Secretary of State for reasonable and necessary expenses to attend a meeting under subsection (a) of this section.

(B) An elector who is reimbursed for expenses under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be reimbursed at the same rate prescribed for a state employee.

(2) Any person appointed by the electors assembled to fill a vacancy shall also receive the compensation provided for electors appointed.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 578,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 2, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-210.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-609 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 6 / Section 7-5-609
Spoiled ballots
Status: in_force

Any voter who spoils his or her ballot or makes an error may return it to the election officials and mark another, not to exceed three (3) in all. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1218,§ 17, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1977, No. 77, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1803; Acts 2005, No. 2233, § 41.

Any voter who spoils his or her ballot or makes an error may return it to the election officials and mark another, not to exceed three (3) in all.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1218,§ 17, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 77, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1803; Acts 2005, No. 2233, § 41.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-304 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-5-304
Opening and closing polls - Time
Status: in_force

(a) The polls shall be opened at 7:30 a.m., and they shall remain open continuously until 7:30 p.m. (b) In all counties, when the polls close, all persons who have presented themselves for voting and who are then in line at the polling site shall be permitted to cast their votes. (c) (1) A person who votes in an election as a result of a federal or state court order or any other order extending the time established for closing the polls may vote in that election only by casting a provisional ballot. (2) The ballot shall be separated and held apart from other provisional ballots cast by those not affected by the order. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 7, § 1; 1981, No. 104, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-701; Acts 1993, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 1020, § 6; 2009, No. 959, § 10.

(a) The polls shall be opened at 7:30 a.m., and they shall remain open continuously until 7:30 p.m.

(b) In all counties, when the polls close, all persons who have presented themselves for voting and who are then in line at the polling site shall be permitted to cast their votes.

(c) (1) A person who votes in an election as a result of a federal or state court order or any other order extending the time established for closing the polls may vote in that election only by casting a provisional ballot. (2) The ballot shall be separated and held apart from other provisional ballots cast by those not affected by the order.

(1) A person who votes in an election as a result of a federal or state court order or any other order extending the time established for closing the polls may vote in that election only by casting a provisional ballot.

(2) The ballot shall be separated and held apart from other provisional ballots cast by those not affected by the order.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 7, § 1; 1981, No. 104, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-701; Acts 1993, No. 515, § 1; 2007, No. 1020, § 6; 2009, No. 959, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-8-305 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-8-305
Publication of results - Certification of election
Status: in_force

Within five (5) days after the votes shall have been canvassed and the results declared or the result declared by lot as provided in § 7-8-304 , the Governor shall: (1) Cause the result of the election to be published; (2) Proclaim the persons composing the list so elected to be the electors of President of the United States and Vice President of the United States by mailing the electors a triplicate certificate of their appointment under the Seal of the State of Arkansas; and (3) Transmit under the Seal of the State of Arkansas to the United States Secretary of State the certificate of the election of the electors as required by the laws of the United States Congress. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 15, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 2, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-209.

Within five (5) days after the votes shall have been canvassed and the results declared or the result declared by lot as provided in § 7-8-304 , the Governor shall:

(1) Cause the result of the election to be published;

(2) Proclaim the persons composing the list so elected to be the electors of President of the United States and Vice President of the United States by mailing the electors a triplicate certificate of their appointment under the Seal of the State of Arkansas; and

(3) Transmit under the Seal of the State of Arkansas to the United States Secretary of State the certificate of the election of the electors as required by the laws of the United States Congress.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 15, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 2, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-209.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-512 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 7-5-512
Certification of ballot styles - Equipment furnished to polling sites
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners to prepare and certify the ballot styles for the voting machine. (b) In addition, the county board of election commissioners shall furnish any election materials and supplies as may be necessary or as may be required by law. (c) The voting machine shall be delivered by the county board of election commissioners to the election officials at each polling site. (d) The county board of election commissioners shall supply each precinct with clear, written instructions suitable for the instruction of voters that illustrate the manner of voting on the machine. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1212; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 7; 2005, No. 2233, § 18; 2007, No. 222, § 9.

(a) It shall be the duty of the county board of election commissioners to prepare and certify the ballot styles for the voting machine.

(b) In addition, the county board of election commissioners shall furnish any election materials and supplies as may be necessary or as may be required by law.

(c) The voting machine shall be delivered by the county board of election commissioners to the election officials at each polling site.

(d) The county board of election commissioners shall supply each precinct with clear, written instructions suitable for the instruction of voters that illustrate the manner of voting on the machine.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1212; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 7; 2005, No. 2233, § 18; 2007, No. 222, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-7-101 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-7-101
Selection of nominees
Status: in_force

The name of no person shall be printed on the ballot in any general or special election in this state as a candidate for election to any office unless the person shall have been certified as a nominee selected pursuant to this subchapter. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 5; 1971, No. 261, § 3; 1972 (Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 1; 1975, No. 700, § 1; 1977, No. 731, § 1; 1981, No. 960, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-105.

The name of no person shall be printed on the ballot in any general or special election in this state as a candidate for election to any office unless the person shall have been certified as a nominee selected pursuant to this subchapter.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 5; 1971, No. 261, § 3; 1972 (Ex. Sess.), No. 42, § 1; 1975, No. 700, § 1; 1977, No. 731, § 1; 1981, No. 960, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-105.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-201 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-9-201
Proposal and vote
Status: in_force

Amendments to the Arkansas Constitution shall be proposed in either branch of the General Assembly in the form of a joint resolution, which shall be read in full on three (3) several days in each house unless the rules be suspended by two-thirds (2/3) of each house, when it may be read a second or third time on the same day. On the final passage of the proposed amendment through each house, the vote shall be taken by yeas and nays, and the names of the persons voting for and against it be entered on the journal. No amendment shall be proposed unless it is agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house. Acts 1879, No. 80, § 1, p. 128; C. & M. Dig., § 1467; Pope's Dig., § 1768; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-101.

Amendments to the Arkansas Constitution shall be proposed in either branch of the General Assembly in the form of a joint resolution, which shall be read in full on three (3) several days in each house unless the rules be suspended by two-thirds (2/3) of each house, when it may be read a second or third time on the same day. On the final passage of the proposed amendment through each house, the vote shall be taken by yeas and nays, and the names of the persons voting for and against it be entered on the journal. No amendment shall be proposed unless it is agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house.

Acts 1879, No. 80, § 1, p. 128; C. & M. Dig., § 1467; Pope's Dig., § 1768; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-11-303 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-11-303
Notice
Status: in_force

In addition to the publication of the calling document, notice of special elections under this chapter shall be published and posted under §§ 7-5-202 and 7-5-206 . Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47.

In addition to the publication of the calling document, notice of special elections under this chapter shall be published and posted under §§ 7-5-202 and 7-5-206 .

Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-118 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-9-118
Failure to place proposal on ballot - Manner of voting
Status: in_force

If any election board shall fail or refuse to submit any proposal after its sufficiency has been duly certified, the qualified electors of the county may vote for or against the measure by writing or stamping on their ballot the proposed ballot title, followed by the word "FOR" or "AGAINST". All votes so cast, if otherwise legal, shall be canvassed, counted, and certified. Acts 1943, No. 195, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-217.

If any election board shall fail or refuse to submit any proposal after its sufficiency has been duly certified, the qualified electors of the county may vote for or against the measure by writing or stamping on their ballot the proposed ballot title, followed by the word "FOR" or "AGAINST". All votes so cast, if otherwise legal, shall be canvassed, counted, and certified.

Acts 1943, No. 195, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-217.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-302 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-4-302
Election Integrity Unit
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the Attorney General's office the Election Integrity Unit. (b) The purpose of the Election Integrity Unit is to aid the Secretary of State and the State Board of Election Commissioners in the completion of their duties related to the investigation of election crimes and the security of elections. (c) The director of the Election Integrity Unit shall be known as the "Director of the Election Integrity Unit" and shall be appointed by the Attorney General. (d) The Attorney General may also appoint staff to ensure the efficient operation of the Election Integrity Unit, including without limitation: (1) Assistants; (2) Nonsworn investigators; (3) Professional staff; and (4) Clerical staff. (e) The Election Integrity Unit shall be based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Added by Act 2023, No. 544,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) There is created within the Attorney General's office the Election Integrity Unit.

(b) The purpose of the Election Integrity Unit is to aid the Secretary of State and the State Board of Election Commissioners in the completion of their duties related to the investigation of election crimes and the security of elections.

(c) The director of the Election Integrity Unit shall be known as the "Director of the Election Integrity Unit" and shall be appointed by the Attorney General.

(d) The Attorney General may also appoint staff to ensure the efficient operation of the Election Integrity Unit, including without limitation: (1) Assistants; (2) Nonsworn investigators; (3) Professional staff; and (4) Clerical staff.

(1) Assistants;

(2) Nonsworn investigators;

(3) Professional staff; and

(4) Clerical staff.

(e) The Election Integrity Unit shall be based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Added by Act 2023, No. 544,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-2-105 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7-2-105
Fourth Congressional District
Status: in_force

(a) The Fourth Congressional District shall be composed of: (1) The counties of Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Clark, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Drew, Franklin, Garland, Grant, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Jefferson, Johnson, Lafayette, Little River, Logan, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Pope, Scott, Sevier, Union, and Yell; (2) The following voting precincts of Pulaski County as they existed on January 1, 2021: (A) 103; (B) 104; (C) 105; (D) 124; (E) 125; (F) 126; (G) 127; (H) 131; (I) 132; (J) 133; and (K) 135; and (3) The following voting precincts of Sebastian County as they existed on January 1, 2021: (A) 9-2K; (B) 9-2L; (C) 9-3A; (D) 9-3B; (E) 9-3C; (F) 9-3D; (G) 9-3E; (H) 9-3F; (I) 9-3G; (J) 9-3H; (K) 9-3I; (L) 9-3J; (M) 9-3K; (N) 9-3L; (O) 9-3M; (P) 9-3N; (Q) 9-3O; (R) 9-3P; and (S) 9-4F. (b) The qualified electors residing in the counties and portions of Pulaski County and Sebastian County listed under subsection (a) of this section shall elect one (1) member of the United States House of Representatives. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1116,§ 1, eff. 10/13/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1114,§ 1, eff. 10/13/2021. Acts 1991, No. 1220, § 5; 2001, No. 1840, § 5; 2011, No. 1241, § 1; 2011, No. 1242, § 1.

(a) The Fourth Congressional District shall be composed of: (1) The counties of Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Clark, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Drew, Franklin, Garland, Grant, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Jefferson, Johnson, Lafayette, Little River, Logan, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Pope, Scott, Sevier, Union, and Yell; (2) The following voting precincts of Pulaski County as they existed on January 1, 2021: (A) 103; (B) 104; (C) 105; (D) 124; (E) 125; (F) 126; (G) 127; (H) 131; (I) 132; (J) 133; and (K) 135; and (3) The following voting precincts of Sebastian County as they existed on January 1, 2021: (A) 9-2K; (B) 9-2L; (C) 9-3A; (D) 9-3B; (E) 9-3C; (F) 9-3D; (G) 9-3E; (H) 9-3F; (I) 9-3G; (J) 9-3H; (K) 9-3I; (L) 9-3J; (M) 9-3K; (N) 9-3L; (O) 9-3M; (P) 9-3N; (Q) 9-3O; (R) 9-3P; and (S) 9-4F.

(1) The counties of Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Clark, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Drew, Franklin, Garland, Grant, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Jefferson, Johnson, Lafayette, Little River, Logan, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Pope, Scott, Sevier, Union, and Yell;

(2) The following voting precincts of Pulaski County as they existed on January 1, 2021: (A) 103; (B) 104; (C) 105; (D) 124; (E) 125; (F) 126; (G) 127; (H) 131; (I) 132; (J) 133; and (K) 135; and

(A) 103;

(B) 104;

(C) 105;

(D) 124;

(E) 125;

(F) 126;

(G) 127;

(H) 131;

(I) 132;

(J) 133; and

(K) 135; and

(3) The following voting precincts of Sebastian County as they existed on January 1, 2021: (A) 9-2K; (B) 9-2L; (C) 9-3A; (D) 9-3B; (E) 9-3C; (F) 9-3D; (G) 9-3E; (H) 9-3F; (I) 9-3G; (J) 9-3H; (K) 9-3I; (L) 9-3J; (M) 9-3K; (N) 9-3L; (O) 9-3M; (P) 9-3N; (Q) 9-3O; (R) 9-3P; and (S) 9-4F.

(A) 9-2K;

(B) 9-2L;

(C) 9-3A;

(D) 9-3B;

(E) 9-3C;

(F) 9-3D;

(G) 9-3E;

(H) 9-3F;

(I) 9-3G;

(J) 9-3H;

(K) 9-3I;

(L) 9-3J;

(M) 9-3K;

(N) 9-3L;

(O) 9-3M;

(P) 9-3N;

(Q) 9-3O;

(R) 9-3P; and

(S) 9-4F.

(b) The qualified electors residing in the counties and portions of Pulaski County and Sebastian County listed under subsection (a) of this section shall elect one (1) member of the United States House of Representatives.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1116,§ 1, eff. 10/13/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1114,§ 1, eff. 10/13/2021.

Acts 1991, No. 1220, § 5; 2001, No. 1840, § 5; 2011, No. 1241, § 1; 2011, No. 1242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-513 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 7-5-513
Machine breakdown - Delivery of ballot materials
Status: in_force

The county board of election commissioners in any county in which voting machines are to be used shall be ready at any time on election day to deliver ballots, ballot boxes, replacement voting machines, if available, or other necessary equipment required by law for voting to any precinct in the county, town, or city upon notice that any voting machine is out of order or fails to work. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 31; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1231; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 8; 2005, No. 2233, § 19.

The county board of election commissioners in any county in which voting machines are to be used shall be ready at any time on election day to deliver ballots, ballot boxes, replacement voting machines, if available, or other necessary equipment required by law for voting to any precinct in the county, town, or city upon notice that any voting machine is out of order or fails to work.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 12, § 31; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1231; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 8; 2005, No. 2233, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-405 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 4 / Section 7-9-405
Contributions and expenditures limited
Status: in_force

(a) No ballot question committee or legislative question committee shall accept any contribution in cash, meaning currency or coin, that exceeds one hundred dollars ($100). (b) No ballot question committee or legislative question committee shall accept any contribution from a prohibited political action committee as defined in § 7-6-201 . (c) No ballot question committee, legislative question committee, or individual shall make an expenditure in cash that exceeds fifty dollars ($50.00) to influence the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question. (d) No contributions shall be made, directly or indirectly, by any person in a name other than the name by which the person is identified for legal purposes. (e) (1) No person shall make an anonymous contribution totaling fifty dollars ($50.00) or more to a ballot question committee or legislative question committee. (2) Any such anonymous contribution actually received by any ballot question committee or legislative question committee shall be promptly paid by the recipient to the Arkansas Ethics Commission for deposit into the State Treasury as general revenues. Acts 1989, No. 261, § 10; 1989, No. 634, § 10; 1991, No. 786, § 5; 1993, No. 1114, § 4; 2005, No. 1765, § 3; 2007, No. 1001, § 2; 2009, No. 473, § 12.

(a) No ballot question committee or legislative question committee shall accept any contribution in cash, meaning currency or coin, that exceeds one hundred dollars ($100).

(b) No ballot question committee or legislative question committee shall accept any contribution from a prohibited political action committee as defined in § 7-6-201 .

(c) No ballot question committee, legislative question committee, or individual shall make an expenditure in cash that exceeds fifty dollars ($50.00) to influence the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question.

(d) No contributions shall be made, directly or indirectly, by any person in a name other than the name by which the person is identified for legal purposes.

(e) (1) No person shall make an anonymous contribution totaling fifty dollars ($50.00) or more to a ballot question committee or legislative question committee. (2) Any such anonymous contribution actually received by any ballot question committee or legislative question committee shall be promptly paid by the recipient to the Arkansas Ethics Commission for deposit into the State Treasury as general revenues.

(1) No person shall make an anonymous contribution totaling fifty dollars ($50.00) or more to a ballot question committee or legislative question committee.

(2) Any such anonymous contribution actually received by any ballot question committee or legislative question committee shall be promptly paid by the recipient to the Arkansas Ethics Commission for deposit into the State Treasury as general revenues.

Acts 1989, No. 261, § 10; 1989, No. 634, § 10; 1991, No. 786, § 5; 1993, No. 1114, § 4; 2005, No. 1765, § 3; 2007, No. 1001, § 2; 2009, No. 473, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-306 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-9-306
Organizational meeting - Plenary meeting
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever a majority of the electors vote affirmatively to call a constitutional convention, it shall be the duty of the delegates elected as prescribed in § 7-9-305 to assemble at the State Capitol Building at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January next after their election for an organizational meeting of no longer than two (2) days' duration. (b) This meeting shall be for the purpose of electing permanent convention officers, adopting rules of procedure, and providing for such interim committees and staff members as may be necessary to prepare for the plenary meeting of the convention which shall convene at the State Capitol Building in the chamber of the House of Representatives on the first Monday of the following April. (c) The Secretary of State shall preside at the organizational meeting until the permanent convention chair is selected, and he or she may vote in case of a tie vote in the selection of a permanent chair. (d) At the meeting each member shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and to faithfully discharge the duties of a convention delegate. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 17, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 2-109, 2-110.

(a) Whenever a majority of the electors vote affirmatively to call a constitutional convention, it shall be the duty of the delegates elected as prescribed in § 7-9-305 to assemble at the State Capitol Building at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January next after their election for an organizational meeting of no longer than two (2) days' duration.

(b) This meeting shall be for the purpose of electing permanent convention officers, adopting rules of procedure, and providing for such interim committees and staff members as may be necessary to prepare for the plenary meeting of the convention which shall convene at the State Capitol Building in the chamber of the House of Representatives on the first Monday of the following April.

(c) The Secretary of State shall preside at the organizational meeting until the permanent convention chair is selected, and he or she may vote in case of a tie vote in the selection of a permanent chair.

(d) At the meeting each member shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and to faithfully discharge the duties of a convention delegate.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1126,§ 17, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 42, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 2-109, 2-110.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-101 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-9-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Act" means an act having general application throughout the state, whether originating in the General Assembly or proposed by the people; (2) "Amendment" means an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution that is proposed by the people; (3) "Canvasser" means a person who circulates an initiative or referendum petition or a part or parts of an initiative or referendum petition to obtain the signatures of petitioners thereto; (4) "Election" means a regular general election at which state and county officers are elected for regular terms; (5) "Measure" means an amendment, an act, or an ordinance; (6) "Ordinance" means an ordinance of a municipality or county, whether originating in the legislative body of the municipality or county or proposed by the people; (7) "Petition part" means a petition signature sheet containing the information required under § 7-9-104 or § 7-9-105 ; (8) "Petitioner" means a person who signs an initiative or referendum petition ordering a vote on a measure; (9) "Registered voter" means a person who is registered at the time of signing the petition pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51; and (10) "Sponsor" means a person who arranges for the circulation of an initiative or referendum petition or who files an initiative or referendum petition with the official charged with verifying the signatures. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1413,§ 2, eff. 4/22/2013. Acts 1943, No. 195, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-201; Acts 1997, No. 646, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Act" means an act having general application throughout the state, whether originating in the General Assembly or proposed by the people;

(2) "Amendment" means an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution that is proposed by the people;

(3) "Canvasser" means a person who circulates an initiative or referendum petition or a part or parts of an initiative or referendum petition to obtain the signatures of petitioners thereto;

(4) "Election" means a regular general election at which state and county officers are elected for regular terms;

(5) "Measure" means an amendment, an act, or an ordinance;

(6) "Ordinance" means an ordinance of a municipality or county, whether originating in the legislative body of the municipality or county or proposed by the people;

(7) "Petition part" means a petition signature sheet containing the information required under § 7-9-104 or § 7-9-105 ;

(8) "Petitioner" means a person who signs an initiative or referendum petition ordering a vote on a measure;

(9) "Registered voter" means a person who is registered at the time of signing the petition pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51; and

(10) "Sponsor" means a person who arranges for the circulation of an initiative or referendum petition or who files an initiative or referendum petition with the official charged with verifying the signatures.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1413,§ 2, eff. 4/22/2013.

Acts 1943, No. 195, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 2-201; Acts 1997, No. 646, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-903 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 7-5-903
Voter notification
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided under federal law and Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, the county clerk shall send written notification to a person when: (1) A person registers to vote for the first time; (2) The voter registration of a person becomes inactive; and (3) A person is removed or purged from a voter registration list. (b) If a person is removed or purged from a voter registration list under subdivision (a)(3) of this section, he or she has thirty (30) days to challenge the removal. Added by Act 2017, No. 1014,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) Except as otherwise provided under federal law and Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, the county clerk shall send written notification to a person when: (1) A person registers to vote for the first time; (2) The voter registration of a person becomes inactive; and (3) A person is removed or purged from a voter registration list.

(1) A person registers to vote for the first time;

(2) The voter registration of a person becomes inactive; and

(3) A person is removed or purged from a voter registration list.

(b) If a person is removed or purged from a voter registration list under subdivision (a)(3) of this section, he or she has thirty (30) days to challenge the removal.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1014,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-9-406 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 4 / Section 7-9-406
Financial reports - Requirement
Status: in_force

(a) A ballot question committee or legislative question committee that either receives contributions or makes expenditures in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of expressly advocating the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question shall file with the Arkansas Ethics Commission financial reports as required by §§ 7-9-407 - 7-9-409 . (b) An individual person who on his or her own behalf expends in excess of five hundred dollars ($500), excluding contributions, for the purpose of expressly advocating the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question shall file with the commission financial reports as required by §§ 7-9-407 - 7-9-409 . (c) An elected official expending public funds in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of expressly advocating the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question shall file with the commission financial reports as required by §§ 7-9-407 - 7-9-409 . (d) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, any report required by this subchapter shall be deemed timely filed if it is: (1) Hand-delivered to the commission on or before the date due; (2) Mailed to the commission, properly addressed, postage prepaid, bearing a postmark indicating that it was received by the post office or common carrier on or before the date due; (3) Received via facsimile by the commission on or before the date due, provided that the original is received by the commission within ten (10) days of the transmission; or (4) Received by the commission in a readable electronic format that is approved by the commission. (e) Whenever a report under this subchapter becomes due on a day that is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the report shall be due the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. (f) A preelection report is timely filed if it is received by the commission no later than seven (7) days prior to the election for which it is filed. (g) A final financial report as described in § 7-9-409(a)(3) is required regardless of whether a ballot question committee, legislative question committee, individual, or elected official received contributions or made expenditures in excess of five hundred dollars ($500). Amended by Act 2017, No. 721,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 226,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1085,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 312,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1989, No. 261, § 5; 1989, No. 634, § 5; 1993, No. 1114, § 5; 1999, No. 553, § 26; 2001, No. 1839, § 19; 2003, No. 195, § 9; 2005, No. 1765, § 4; 2007, No. 221, § 14.

(a) A ballot question committee or legislative question committee that either receives contributions or makes expenditures in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of expressly advocating the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question shall file with the Arkansas Ethics Commission financial reports as required by §§ 7-9-407 - 7-9-409 .

(b) An individual person who on his or her own behalf expends in excess of five hundred dollars ($500), excluding contributions, for the purpose of expressly advocating the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question shall file with the commission financial reports as required by §§ 7-9-407 - 7-9-409 .

(c) An elected official expending public funds in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of expressly advocating the qualification, disqualification, passage, or defeat of a ballot question or the passage or defeat of a legislative question shall file with the commission financial reports as required by §§ 7-9-407 - 7-9-409 .

(d) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, any report required by this subchapter shall be deemed timely filed if it is: (1) Hand-delivered to the commission on or before the date due; (2) Mailed to the commission, properly addressed, postage prepaid, bearing a postmark indicating that it was received by the post office or common carrier on or before the date due; (3) Received via facsimile by the commission on or before the date due, provided that the original is received by the commission within ten (10) days of the transmission; or (4) Received by the commission in a readable electronic format that is approved by the commission.

(1) Hand-delivered to the commission on or before the date due;

(2) Mailed to the commission, properly addressed, postage prepaid, bearing a postmark indicating that it was received by the post office or common carrier on or before the date due;

(3) Received via facsimile by the commission on or before the date due, provided that the original is received by the commission within ten (10) days of the transmission; or

(4) Received by the commission in a readable electronic format that is approved by the commission.

(e) Whenever a report under this subchapter becomes due on a day that is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the report shall be due the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

(f) A preelection report is timely filed if it is received by the commission no later than seven (7) days prior to the election for which it is filed.

(g) A final financial report as described in § 7-9-409(a)(3) is required regardless of whether a ballot question committee, legislative question committee, individual, or elected official received contributions or made expenditures in excess of five hundred dollars ($500).

Amended by Act 2017, No. 721,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 226,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1085,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 312,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 261, § 5; 1989, No. 634, § 5; 1993, No. 1114, § 5; 1999, No. 553, § 26; 2001, No. 1839, § 19; 2003, No. 195, § 9; 2005, No. 1765, § 4; 2007, No. 221, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-802 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 7-5-802
Circuit court proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) If the complaint is sufficiently definite to make a prima facie case, unless the circuit court in which it is filed is in session or is to convene within thirty (30) days, the judge shall call a special term which shall possess the powers of a court convened in a regular term, and shall proceed at once to hear the case. The session of the special term to hear these cases shall not interfere with the validity of other courts proceeding at the same time in the circuit. (b) If the case comes in regular term, it shall be given precedence and be speedily determined. The judge may adjourn other courts in order to hear these cases and may call another judge in exchange to sit in other courts or vacate the bench in other courts and cause a special judge to be elected to hold the court. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 10, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1002.

(a) If the complaint is sufficiently definite to make a prima facie case, unless the circuit court in which it is filed is in session or is to convene within thirty (30) days, the judge shall call a special term which shall possess the powers of a court convened in a regular term, and shall proceed at once to hear the case. The session of the special term to hear these cases shall not interfere with the validity of other courts proceeding at the same time in the circuit.

(b) If the case comes in regular term, it shall be given precedence and be speedily determined. The judge may adjourn other courts in order to hear these cases and may call another judge in exchange to sit in other courts or vacate the bench in other courts and cause a special judge to be elected to hold the court.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 10, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1002.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-4-303 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-4-303
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Election laws" means the United States Constitution, the Arkansas Constitution, and the statutes, final court decisions of general applicability, and rules of the United States and the State of Arkansas concerning elections conducted by county boards of election commissioners and the rules promulgated by the State Board of Election Commissioners under § 7-4-101 concerning elections conducted by county boards of election commissioners; and (2) "Voter registration laws" means those laws under the United States Constitution, the Arkansas Constitution, and the statutes, final court decisions, and rules promulgated by the United States and the State of Arkansas concerning voter registration laws. Added by Act 2023, No. 544,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Election laws" means the United States Constitution, the Arkansas Constitution, and the statutes, final court decisions of general applicability, and rules of the United States and the State of Arkansas concerning elections conducted by county boards of election commissioners and the rules promulgated by the State Board of Election Commissioners under § 7-4-101 concerning elections conducted by county boards of election commissioners; and

(2) "Voter registration laws" means those laws under the United States Constitution, the Arkansas Constitution, and the statutes, final court decisions, and rules promulgated by the United States and the State of Arkansas concerning voter registration laws.

Added by Act 2023, No. 544,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-613 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 6 / Section 7-5-613
Counting ballots
Status: in_force

In precincts where an electronic vote tabulating device is used, as soon as the polls are closed the poll workers shall compare the total number of voters indicated by the electronic vote tabulating device with the list of voters to ensure that the number recorded by the tabulator is the same as the number of voters shown on the list of voters who received a ballot at the polling site. If the totals are different, this fact shall be reported in writing to the county board of election commissioners with the reasons, if known. Amended by Act 2023, No. 305,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1977, No. 77, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1805; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 29; 2005, No. 2233, § 44; 2009, No. 959, § 30.

In precincts where an electronic vote tabulating device is used, as soon as the polls are closed the poll workers shall compare the total number of voters indicated by the electronic vote tabulating device with the list of voters to ensure that the number recorded by the tabulator is the same as the number of voters shown on the list of voters who received a ballot at the polling site. If the totals are different, this fact shall be reported in writing to the county board of election commissioners with the reasons, if known.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 305,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1977, No. 77, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-1805; Acts 1997, No. 446, § 29; 2005, No. 2233, § 44; 2009, No. 959, § 30.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-214 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-5-214
Candidate review of ballot content
Status: in_force

(a) The political practices pledge shall contain a request that a candidate provide an email address at which the campaign can be contacted. (b) No less than forty-two (42) days before an election, the county board of election commissioners shall submit one (1) of the following information by email to a candidate who filed for office and who included an email address on his or her political practices pledge: (1) A proof copy of each ballot style for the county; or (2) A report generated from the ballot programming software which includes the following information: (A) The name of the candidate as it appears on the ballot; (B) The ballot contest that the candidate is assigned; and (C) The precincts or precinct parts that the race is assigned. Added by Act 2023, No. 308,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The political practices pledge shall contain a request that a candidate provide an email address at which the campaign can be contacted.

(b) No less than forty-two (42) days before an election, the county board of election commissioners shall submit one (1) of the following information by email to a candidate who filed for office and who included an email address on his or her political practices pledge: (1) A proof copy of each ballot style for the county; or (2) A report generated from the ballot programming software which includes the following information: (A) The name of the candidate as it appears on the ballot; (B) The ballot contest that the candidate is assigned; and (C) The precincts or precinct parts that the race is assigned.

(1) A proof copy of each ballot style for the county; or

(2) A report generated from the ballot programming software which includes the following information: (A) The name of the candidate as it appears on the ballot; (B) The ballot contest that the candidate is assigned; and (C) The precincts or precinct parts that the race is assigned.

(A) The name of the candidate as it appears on the ballot;

(B) The ballot contest that the candidate is assigned; and

(C) The precincts or precinct parts that the race is assigned.

Added by Act 2023, No. 308,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-11-301 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 3 / Section 7-11-301
Law governing special elections
Status: in_force

In cases of circumstances or procedures that may arise in connection with any special election for which there is no provision in law governing the circumstances or procedures, the special election shall be governed by: (1) The general election laws of this state; or (2) In the case of special primary elections, the primary election laws of this state. Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47.

In cases of circumstances or procedures that may arise in connection with any special election for which there is no provision in law governing the circumstances or procedures, the special election shall be governed by:

(1) The general election laws of this state; or

(2) In the case of special primary elections, the primary election laws of this state.

Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-11-103 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 1 / Section 7-11-103
Filling vacancies in state, federal, or district offices
Status: in_force

(a) The proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document of the appropriate constituted authority calling a special election to fill a state, federal, or district office shall be filed with the Secretary of State, who shall immediately transmit the document to the county board of election commissioners of each county where the special election shall be held. (b) The county board of election commissioners shall cause the proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document to be published as soon as practicable in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the special election is held. Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47.

(a) The proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document of the appropriate constituted authority calling a special election to fill a state, federal, or district office shall be filed with the Secretary of State, who shall immediately transmit the document to the county board of election commissioners of each county where the special election shall be held.

(b) The county board of election commissioners shall cause the proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document to be published as soon as practicable in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the special election is held.

Acts 2009, No. 1480, § 47.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-2-102 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7-2-102
First Congressional District
Status: in_force

(a) The First Congressional District shall be composed of: (1) The counties of Arkansas, Baxter, Boone, Chicot, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Desha, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Lee, Lincoln, Lonoke, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Phillips, Poinsett, Prairie, Randolph, St. Francis, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, and Woodruff; and (2) The following voting precincts of Pulaski County as they existed on January 1, 2021: (A) 047; (B) 054; and (C) 055. (b) The qualified electors residing in the counties and portions of Pulaski County listed under subsection (a) of this section shall elect one (1) member of the United States House of Representatives. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1116,§ 1, eff. 10/13/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1114,§ 1, eff. 10/13/2021. Acts 1991, No. 1220, § 2; 2001, No. 1840, § 2; 2011, No. 1241, § 1; 2011, No. 1242, § 1.

(a) The First Congressional District shall be composed of: (1) The counties of Arkansas, Baxter, Boone, Chicot, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Desha, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Lee, Lincoln, Lonoke, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Phillips, Poinsett, Prairie, Randolph, St. Francis, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, and Woodruff; and (2) The following voting precincts of Pulaski County as they existed on January 1, 2021: (A) 047; (B) 054; and (C) 055.

(1) The counties of Arkansas, Baxter, Boone, Chicot, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Desha, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Lee, Lincoln, Lonoke, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Phillips, Poinsett, Prairie, Randolph, St. Francis, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, and Woodruff; and

(2) The following voting precincts of Pulaski County as they existed on January 1, 2021: (A) 047; (B) 054; and (C) 055.

(A) 047;

(B) 054; and

(C) 055.

(b) The qualified electors residing in the counties and portions of Pulaski County listed under subsection (a) of this section shall elect one (1) member of the United States House of Representatives.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1116,§ 1, eff. 10/13/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1114,§ 1, eff. 10/13/2021.

Acts 1991, No. 1220, § 2; 2001, No. 1840, § 2; 2011, No. 1241, § 1; 2011, No. 1242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-7-402 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 4 / Section 7-7-402
Filing certificates of nomination
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All certified lists of nominees as candidates for presidential electors and members of the United States Congress and for state, judicial, and district officers, either by convention, primary election, or electors, shall be filed with the Secretary of State. (2) All certified lists of nominees for county, township, and municipal offices shall be filed with the county board of election commissioners and the county clerk of the county in which they are to be voted for no later than ninety (90) days before the general election. (b) Certified lists of nomination shall be filed within the time provided in § 7-7-203 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 649,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 21; 1975, No. 601, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-121; Acts 1999, No. 656, § 1.

(a) (1) All certified lists of nominees as candidates for presidential electors and members of the United States Congress and for state, judicial, and district officers, either by convention, primary election, or electors, shall be filed with the Secretary of State. (2) All certified lists of nominees for county, township, and municipal offices shall be filed with the county board of election commissioners and the county clerk of the county in which they are to be voted for no later than ninety (90) days before the general election.

(1) All certified lists of nominees as candidates for presidential electors and members of the United States Congress and for state, judicial, and district officers, either by convention, primary election, or electors, shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

(2) All certified lists of nominees for county, township, and municipal offices shall be filed with the county board of election commissioners and the county clerk of the county in which they are to be voted for no later than ninety (90) days before the general election.

(b) Certified lists of nomination shall be filed within the time provided in § 7-7-203 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 649,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 21; 1975, No. 601, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-121; Acts 1999, No. 656, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-3-102 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-102
National committee members
Status: in_force

The national committeeman and national committeewoman of political parties of this state shall be selected in the manner provided in the party rules of the respective political parties in this state. Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-102.

The national committeeman and national committeewoman of political parties of this state shall be selected in the manner provided in the party rules of the respective political parties in this state.

Acts 1969, No. 465, Art. 1, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 3-102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-7-204 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 7-7-204
Candidacy for multiple nominations prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) A person who files as a candidate for nomination by a political party shall not be eligible to: (1) Be the nominee of any other political party for the same office during the primary election or the following general or special election; or (2) Be an independent candidate for the same office at the general or special election. (b) A person who is certified as an independent candidate shall not be eligible to be the nominee of any political party for the same office at the same general or special election. Amended by Act 2023, No. 305,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 305,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1997, No. 343, § 1.

(a) A person who files as a candidate for nomination by a political party shall not be eligible to: (1) Be the nominee of any other political party for the same office during the primary election or the following general or special election; or (2) Be an independent candidate for the same office at the general or special election.

(1) Be the nominee of any other political party for the same office during the primary election or the following general or special election; or

(2) Be an independent candidate for the same office at the general or special election.

(b) A person who is certified as an independent candidate shall not be eligible to be the nominee of any political party for the same office at the same general or special election.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 305,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 305,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1997, No. 343, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 7-5-902 — AR Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 7-5-902
Uncounted votes
Status: in_force

(a) If for any reason a vote, including an absentee vote and a provisional vote, is not counted under this chapter, the county board of election commissioners shall promptly notify the person who cast the vote. (b) Notification under subsection (a) of this section shall be written notification and shall state the reason or reasons the vote was not counted. Added by Act 2017, No. 1014,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) If for any reason a vote, including an absentee vote and a provisional vote, is not counted under this chapter, the county board of election commissioners shall promptly notify the person who cast the vote.

(b) Notification under subsection (a) of this section shall be written notification and shall state the reason or reasons the vote was not counted.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1014,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.