The bill amends existing laws regarding the filing periods for nonpartisan school board and municipal candidates in Arkansas. Specifically, it establishes a uniform one-week filing period that begins at 12:00 noon and ends at 12:00 noon ninety days before elections. This change applies to various sections of the Arkansas Code, including candidate filing procedures for school board elections, nominating petitions for municipal elections, and the election of directors in both city manager and city administrator forms of government.

The amendments aim to clarify and standardize the timeline for candidates to submit their petitions and statements of candidacy, ensuring that all candidates adhere to the same deadlines. By specifying the exact start and end times for the filing period, the bill seeks to enhance the electoral process's transparency and organization.

Statutes affected:
SB 270: 6-14-111(e), 14-42-206(b), 14-47-110(a), 14-48-109(a)
Act 360: 6-14-111(e), 14-42-206(b), 14-47-110(a), 14-48-109(a)