Arkansas HB1936: AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning election to certain municipal offices; and for other purposes. subtitle an act to amend the law concerning election to certain municipal offices.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 14-42-206(a), concerning nominating petitions for municipal elections, is amended to read as follows: (a)(1) The city or town council of any city or town with the mayorcouncil form of government may request the county party committees of recognized political parties under the laws of the state to shall conduct party primaries for municipal offices unless the governing body of the municipality passes a resolution that the governing body will conduct nonpartisan municipal elections for the forthcoming year by resolution passed before August 31 of the calendar year before the election. (2) The resolution shall remain in effect for the subsequent elections two (2) years unless revoked by the city or town council. (3)(A) When the a resolution has been adopted under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the clerk or recorder shall: (i) Mail a certified copy of the resolution to the chairs of the county party committees and to the chairs of the state party committees; and (ii) File a certified copy of the resolution with the county clerk. …

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Sponsors

• Rebecca Burkes (R, 11) · primary sponsor
• Jim Dotson (R, 34)
• Kendon Underwood (R, 16)
• Bart Hester (R, 33)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 31, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3. March 31, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1936?

HB1936 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES.

What does HB1936 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning election to certain municipal offices; and for other purposes. subtitle an act to amend the law concerning election to certain municipal offices.

What is the status of HB1936?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1936?

Rebecca Burkes (R, 11), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1936?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1936