HB1070

House Bill 1070, titled the 'Ballot Draw Standardization Act of 2025,' amends Arkansas election law to standardize the process for determining the order of candidate names on ballots. It requires that certification lists of candidates submitted by the Secretary of State or county clerks include the specific date and time of filing, with candidates listed chronologically by their filing time. The bill establishes a standardized protocol for 'ballot draws' conducted by county boards of election commissioners, including specific rules for who may conduct the draw. It mandates a priority order for the draw: candidates present in person, then their designated proxies, followed by election board members. The bill also limits designees to representing only one candidate per draw. Additionally, it updates notification requirements for these public meetings to ensure transparency through newspaper publication.