The bill amends Arkansas law regarding absentee ballots and elections, specifically focusing on the submission of applications and the methods of voting absentee. It modifies the deadlines for submitting absentee ballot applications, changing the deadline from "Friday" to "day" before election day for in-person submissions at the county clerk's office. Additionally, it allows designated bearers and authorized agents to deliver applications and ballots on election day, with specific verification requirements for the identity of the authorized agent.

Furthermore, the bill updates the language concerning the delivery of absentee ballots, allowing for delivery by designated bearers, administrators, or authorized agents, and removes the requirement for ballots to be delivered to the physical office of the county clerk by the close of business on the Friday before election day. This change aims to streamline the absentee voting process and provide more flexibility for voters who may be unable to vote in person.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1039 V2 - 1-16-2025 03:30 PM: 7-5-404(a), 7-5-411(a)
Old version HB1039 Original - 11-20-2024 03:15 PM: 7-5-404(a), 7-5-411(a)
HB 1039: 7-5-404(a), 7-5-411(a)