The proposed bill aims to enhance early voting access for residents of Arkansas, particularly those living in population centers. It mandates that county boards of election commissioners conduct early voting for each preferential primary and general election at polling sites located in cities with populations exceeding 15,000, as determined by the most recent federal decennial census. This requirement applies specifically in instances where the county clerk is not already conducting early voting.

Additionally, the bill allows county boards of election commissioners the discretion to establish early voting at extra polling sites beyond the county clerk's offices on designated voting days. This legislative change is intended to improve voter accessibility and participation in elections across the state.

Statutes affected:
HB 1878: 7-5-418(b)