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Panel approves bill requiring cities to file ordinances that change council election methods
Summary
Senate Bill 297 would require cities that switch between at‑large and ward elections to file the ordinance with the county clerk so election officials can set ballots correctly; committee advanced the measure after testimony from the State Board of Election Commissioners' legal counsel.
The City, County & Local Affairs Committee — Senate advanced Senate Bill 297 after testimony from Wayland Cooper, legal counsel for the State Board of Election Commissioners, who said the bill responds to confusion in election administration when cities change council‑member election methods.
"Currently, the Arkansas law is that cities of the…
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