93rd General Assembly Legislative Summary
Category: Legal & Policy Legislation & Government
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Legislation & Government
2020 School Election Dates and Deadlines
Monday, November 4, 2019
- Party Filing Period begins at 12:00 noon
Ark. Code §7-7-203(c)(1) - Nonpartisan Filing Period begins at 3:00 pm
Ark. Code §7-10-103(b)(2)(B)
Monday, November 11, 2019
(This day falls on a holiday. Filing ends Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Ark Code §7-1-108)
- Party Filing Period ends at 12:00 noon
Ark. Code §7-7-203(c)(1) - Nonpartisan Filing Period ends at 3:00 pm
Ark. Code §7-10-103(b)(2)(B)
Thursday, February 17, 2020
(This day falls on a holiday. Early Voting begins Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Ark. Code §7-1-1-8)
- Early voting begins for the Preferential Primary Election, and shall be available between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday. Early voting ends at 5:00 pm on the Monday prior to the election.
Ark. Code §7-5-418(a)(1)(4)
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
- Annual School Election (if held in March)
Ark. Code §6-14-102(a)(1) - Deadline to apply to register to vote – Sunday, February 2, 2020*
- Actual deadline is Monday, February 3, 2020
Ark. Code$7-5-201(a); Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51
- Actual deadline is Monday, February 3, 2020
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
- Annual School Runoff Election (if election was held in March)
Ark. Code §6-14-121 - Deadline to apply to register to vote – Sunday, March 1, 2020*
- Actual deadline is Monday, March 2, 2020
Ark. Code §7-5-201(a); Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51
- Actual deadline is Monday, March 2, 2020
Monday, October 19, 2020
- Early voting begins for the General Election between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday. Early voting ends at 5:00 pm on the Monday prior to the election.
Ark. Code §7-5-418(a)(1)(A)
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
- Annual School Election (if held in November)
Ark. Code §6-14-102(a)(1) - Deadline to apply to register to vote – Sunday, October 4, 2020*
- Actual deadline is Monday, October 5, 2020
Ark. Code §7-5-201(a); Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51
- Actual deadline is Monday, October 5, 2020
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
- Annual Runoff School Election (if election held in November)
Ark. Code §6-14-121 - Deadline to apply to register to vote – Sunday, November 1, 2020*
- Actual deadline is Monday, November 2, 2020
Ark. Code §7-5-201(a); Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51
- Actual deadline is Monday, November 2, 2020
*Deadlines that fall on a weekend or holiday will advance to the next business day.
Note: Much of the information contained in this document originated from the office of the Arkansas Secretary of State. This document focuses specifically on school-related election dates. To see that publication and all election date informatio, please visit https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/2020_Election_Calendar_9-27-19.pdf
2019-2020 School Election Date Selection Deadlines
Saturday, July 27, 2019*
(Actual deadline is Monday, July 29, 2019)
100 DAYS PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF PARTY FILING PERIOD
Deadline for school district to notify County Clerk and CBEC of its chosen election date for the forthcoming year. If a school district does not update its policy, the election will be held in accordance with the most recent policy the school district provided.
Ark. Code §6-14-102(a)(1)(B); Act 597 of 2019
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
100 DAYS PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF FILING PERIOD FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS HELD IN MAY 2021
Deadline for school district to notify County Clerk and CBEC of its chosen election date for the forthcoming year. If a school district does not update its policy, the election will be held in accordance with the most recent policy the school district provided.
Ark. Code §6-14-102(a)(1)(B); Act 597 of 2019
*Deadlines falling on a week or holiday when the designated filing office is closed are extended to the following business day. Ark. Code §7-1-108.
2019-2020 School Election Deadlines
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION FILING DEADINE (IF BEING HELD IN MARCH)
First day for candidates filing by petition to circulate petitions for Annual School Election. Petition must contain at least twenty (20) registered voters who are residents of the school district and, if applicable, the position’s electoral zone.
Ark. Code §6-14-111(d-f); Act 597 of 2019
Monday, November 4, 2019
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION – GIVE NOTICE OF INTENT
12:00 Noon – First day a write-in candidate can file a notice of intent to be a candidate, a political practices plege, and an affadavit of eligibility with the County Clerk.
Ark. Code §6-14-111(g)
Sunday, October 13, 2019
PUBLISH RESOLUTION AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
If applicable, deadline for the Board of Directors to publish a resolution regarding whether members are to be voted in by zone, at large, or a combination thereof. Must be done at least 30 days prior to the filing deadline.
Ark. Code §6-13-630(d)
Monday, November 11, 2019*
(Actual deadline will be Tuesday, November 12, 2019)
DEADLINE: CANDIDATE FILING FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IF HELD IN MARCH
12:00 noon – Deadline for a candidate filing by petition to file a petition of candidacy, affidavit of eligibility, and political practices pledge with the County Clerk for the Annual School Election held in March.
Ark. Code §6-14-111(e)
DEADLINE: WRITE-IN CANDIDATE FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION GIVE NOTICE OF INTENT
12:00 noon – Deadline for write-in candidate to file notice of intent to be a candidate, a political practices pledge, and an affidavit of eligibility with the County Clerk for the Annual School Election held March 3.
Ark. Code §6-14-111(g); Act 910 of 2017
Friday, January 3, 2020
60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION, NONPARTISAN ELECTION, AND ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION IF HELD IN MARCH
The proposed 2021-22 budget of estimated expenditures should be prepared, approved by the Board of Directors, recorded in the minutes and published in a daily newspaper that is published in the county in which the school district is located. If in more than one county, where the school district is administered. It is suggested that the proposed budget be published at least one week prior to the legal deadline to allow for corrections if an error is printed.
Ark. Code §6-13-622
60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION, NONPARTISAN ELECTION, AND ANNUAL SHOOL ELECTION IF HELD IN MARCH
Deadline for school district to submit to the County Clerk the language to be used to submit the rate of tax to the voters during the annual school election if held in March.
Ark. Code §6-14-11(h); Act 552 of 2019
*Deadlines falling on a weekend or holiday when the designated filing office is closed are extended to the following business day, per Ark. Code §7-1-108.
Sunday, May 3, 2020
90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION FILING DEADLINE (IF BEING HELD IN NOVEMBER)
First day for candidates filing by petition to circulate petitions for Annual School Election. Petition must contain at least twenty (20) registered voters who are residents of the school district and, if applicable, the position’s electoral zone.
Ark. Code §6-14-111(d-f); Act 597 of 2019
Saturday, July 25, 2020*
(Actual deadline will be Monday, July 26, 2020)
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION – GIVE NOTICE OF INTENT
12:00 noon – First day a write-in candidate can file a notice of intent to be a candidate, a political practices pledge, and an affidavit of eligibility with the County Clerk.
Ark. Code §6-14-111(g)
Thursday, July 2, 2020
PUBLISH RESOLUTION AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
If applicable, deadline for the Board of Directors to publish a resolution regarding whether members are to be voted in by zone, at large, or a combination thereof. Must be done at least 30 days prior to the filing deadline.
Ark. Code §6-13-630(d)
Saturday, August 1, 2020*
(Actual deadline will be Monday, August 3, 2020)
DEADLINE: CANDIDATE FILING FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION HELD IN NOVEMBER
12:00 noon – deadline for a candidate filing by petition to file a petition of candidacy, affidavit of eligibility, and a political practices pledge with the County Clerk for the Annual School Election held in November.
Ark. Code §6-14-111(e)
DEADLINE: WRITE-IN CANDIDATES FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION GIVE NOTICE OF INTENT
12:00 noon – Deadline for write-in candidates to file notice of intent to be a candidate, a political practices pledge, and an affidavit of eligibility with the County Clerk for the Annual School Election held in November.
Ark. Code §6-14-111(g)
Friday, September 4, 2020
60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ELECTION
The proposed 2021-22 budget of estimated expenditures should be prepared, approved by the Board of Directors, recorded in the minutes and published in a daily newspaper that is published in the county in which the school district is located. If in more than one county, where the school district is administered. It is suggested that the proposed budget be published at least one week prior to the legal deadline to allow for corrections if an error is printed.
Ark. Code §6-13-622
60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE GENERAL ELECTION
Deadline for school districts to submit to the County Clerk the language to be used to submit the tax rate to the voters during the Annual School Election if held in November.
Ark. Code §6-14-111(h); Act 552 of 2019
*Deadlines falling on a weekend or holiday when the designated filing office is closed are extended to the following business day, per Ark. Code §7-1-108.
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