The bill amends the procedures for a county clerk's certification of school board candidates to the county board of election commissioners in Arkansas. Specifically, it modifies Arkansas Code 6-14-111(j) by removing the previous requirement that the certification occurs "on the day after the deadline for candidates to file" and instead establishes that the county clerk shall certify the names of qualified candidates on specific certification deadlines.

The new certification deadlines are aligned with existing laws for school elections held concurrently with preferential primary elections and general elections, as outlined in sections 7-7-304(b) and 7-5-203(b) respectively. This change aims to streamline the certification process and ensure that candidates are recognized in a timely manner according to the established election timelines.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB271 V2 - 3-3-2025 10:16 AM: 6-14-111(j)
Old version SB271 V3 - 3-11-2025 10:43 AM: 6-14-111(j)
Old version SB271 Original - 2-24-2025 10:37 AM: 6-14-111(j)
SB 271: 6-14-111(j)
Act 460: 6-14-111(j)