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Responsive Gov’s Grade TL;DR
During the 2024 fiscal session, the Arkansas Legislature provided additional funds for election staff. However, the Legislature also approved a new emergency rule from the State Board of Election Commissioners that attempts to prohibit third party groups from submitting voter registration forms via an online portal. Therefore, Arkansas received a C+ on this year’s progress report.
Looking Back
Where Arkansas Started at the Beginning of 2024
- Automatic Voter Registration: No
- Online Voter Registration: No
- Same-Day Registration: No
- Restoration of Rights: Parole and/or Probation Disenfranchisement
- Vote by Mail: Excuse-Only
- Electronic Registration Information Center Member: No
- Early Voting Opportunities: Regular Ballot Early Voting
- ID Requirements: Strict Non-Photo ID
Relying on the Cost of Voting Index for Arkansas as of 2024, we considered the state a bottom tier state for pre-existing voting policy and compared its 2024 activity against other bottom tier states.
How Our Tier Compares
2024: This Past Year
Legislative Action
The Arkansas Legislature did not pass any significant election-related laws during the 2024 session, but it did pass legislation to provide funding for additional election workers.
- HB 1051 appropriated an additional $100,000 to the State Board of Election Commissioners for up to 20 part time or temporary workers as needed during the year.