Arkansas 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 349 — TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FILING AS AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.

Last action — Sine Die adjournment

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the filing requirements and procedures for independent candidates in Arkansas.

  • Arkansas Code § 7-7-103(a)(1)

    for by 12:00 noon on the first day of May of the year in which the election is to be held → by 12:00 noon on the first day of May of the year in which the election is to be held

    Clarifies the deadline for independent candidates to file their candidacy.

  • Arkansas Code § 7-7-103(b)(3)(A)

    include → without limitation include

    Expands the description to be more inclusive of requirements for the petition form.

  • Arkansas Code § 7-7-103(b)(3)(C)

    (C)(i) The person filing for office as an independent candidate shall submit with the petition an affidavit that swears: (a) The signatures were not collected for a period over ninety (90) days; (b) The beginning and ending dates for collection of signatures on the petition are those as indicated on the affidavit; and (c) The signatures were collected and the petition was executed and submitted in compliance with the law. (ii) The affidavit under subdivision (b)(3)(C)(i) of this section shall be on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State.

    Removes the requirement for an affidavit concerning the collection of signatures for independent candidates.

Action History

  1. Sine Die adjournment

  2. Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

  3. Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE

  4. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

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Not signed on (137)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 349?
SB 349 is sponsored by Bryan King.
What is the current status of SB 349?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 349?
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