SB578

Senate Bill 578 amends Arkansas law regarding early voting procedures by granting county boards of election commissioners the authority to close specific early voting locations during periods of inclement weather. To exercise this authority, the board must hold an emergency meeting, which can be conducted in person or electronically. A closure of any early voting site requires a unanimous vote from the board. Furthermore, the bill mandates that at least one early voting location within the county seat must remain open every day designated for early voting, ensuring that access is not entirely suspended within that jurisdiction regardless of weather conditions.