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 the language in 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 the date of the certification deadlines specified in other sections of the law.

The new provisions clarify that the certification will occur either on the date of the certification deadlines for school elections held concurrently with a preferential primary election or a general election, depending on the year. This change aims to streamline the certification process and ensure that it aligns with existing election timelines.

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