The bill amends existing laws regarding the required postings at polling sites on election day in Arkansas. It specifies that certain notices, information, and materials must be posted continuously until the polls close. Key insertions include the requirement for a public notice of election, the inclusion of concise abstracts of measures on the ballot, and additional postings related to voter assistance and electioneering. The bill also mandates that poll workers produce and post printouts from voting machines showing that counters register zero, with specific instructions on how this should be done.

Additionally, the bill updates the language concerning the rights and responsibilities of poll watchers, ensuring that this information is posted in plain view at various election-related sites. It removes references to the Attorney General's election law violation hotline and replaces it with the Election Integrity Unit. The bill also clarifies the responsibilities of the Secretary of State regarding the transmission of abstracts to county boards of election commissioners, eliminating the requirement for these abstracts to be printed and posted at polling places. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of information at polling sites.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB293 Original - 2-25-2025 09:55 AM: 7-5-202(c), 7-5-312(n), 7-5-518(c), 7-5-611(d), 7-9-114(b)
Old version SB293 V2 - 3-5-2025 02:21 PM: 7-5-202(c), 7-5-312(n), 7-5-518(c), 03-05-2025, 7-5-611(d), 7-9-114(b)
Old version SB293 V3 - 3-13-2025 10:11 AM: 7-5-202(c), 7-5-312(n), 7-5-518(c), 03-13-2025, 7-5-611(d), 7-9-114(b)
SB 293: 7-5-202(c), 7-5-312(n), 7-5-518(c), 7-5-611(d), 7-9-114(b)
Act 487: 7-5-202(c), 7-5-312(n), 7-5-518(c), 03-13-2025, 7-5-611(d), 7-9-114(b)