SB402

Senate Bill 402 amends the procedures for electing directors of conservation districts in Arkansas. The bill establishes specific qualifications for voters, requiring them to be registered to vote in Arkansas and to own land within the district. It outlines the process for filing nominating petitions, including a signature requirement and specific timelines. The bill formalizes election administration, authorizing district election committees to oversee voting, counting, and certification, and mandates the use of designated ballots. It explicitly prohibits write-in candidates, declaring such votes void. Additionally, the bill provides a formal procedure for challenging election results and grants governing bodies authority over recounts or special elections. It also maintains a rotating schedule for elections held in different counties across the state.