Arkansas SB517: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS; AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO DESIGNATE A RESTROOM FOR CAMPAIGN WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning conduct of elections; to allow a county board of election commissioners to designate a restroom for campaign workers and volunteers; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning conduct of elections; and to allow a county board of election commissioners to designate a restroom for campaign workers and volunteers.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS; TO ALLOW A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO DESIGNATE A RESTROOM FOR CAMPAIGN WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS; AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO DESIGNATE A RESTROOM FOR CAMPAIGN WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 7, Chapter 5, Subchapter 3, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 7-5-325. Designated restrooms for campaign workers and volunteers. (a) A county board of election commissioners may designate restroom facilities to be used by campaign workers or volunteers at a polling site. (b) A campaign worker or volunteer working outside of the polling site may use restroom facilities in the polling site designated by the county board of election commissioners under subsection (a) of this section. (c) Before entering the polling site to use the designated restroom facilities under this section, a campaign worker or volunteer: (1) Shall cover or remove campaign material advocating voting for or against or *SSS181* 03/19/2025 8:08:27 AM SSS181 SB517 (B) Position on a ballot measure; (2) Shall not attempt to solicit votes; and (3) Shall not interact or engage …

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Sponsors

• Jamie Scott (D, 12) · primary sponsor
• Nicole Clowney (D, 21)
• Kim Hammer (R, 16)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 19, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE
3. March 19, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB517?

SB517 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS; AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO DESIGNATE A RESTROOM FOR CAMPAIGN WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS.

What does SB517 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning conduct of elections; to allow a county board of election commissioners to designate a restroom for campaign workers and volunteers; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning conduct of elections; and to allow a county board of election commissioners to designate a restroom for campaign workers and volunteers.

What is the status of SB517?

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

Who sponsored SB517?

Jamie Scott (D, 12), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB517?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB517