The bill amends various provisions of the election laws in Arkansas, specifically focusing on the notification processes related to the election of county board members and the submission of candidate lists for general elections. In Section 1, the language is updated to require the county clerk to notify each county election commissioner in writing within thirty days of their selection, replacing the previous requirement to send a notice by registered mail. Additionally, it emphasizes the necessity for commissioners to take an oath as prescribed by the Arkansas Constitution.

In Section 2, the bill modifies the notification method for county clerks regarding the submission of candidate lists for county, township, and municipal offices. It changes the requirement from notifying by registered mail to using certified mail with restricted delivery. Furthermore, it introduces a provision allowing county clerks to notify party committee chairs and secretaries via email, provided there is a written agreement among the parties involved, thus modernizing the communication methods used in the election process.

Statutes affected:
SB 414: 7-4-102(b), 7-7-203(h)
Act 463: 7-4-102(b), 7-7-203(h)