AR HB2209

Creates new § 7-1-111 prohibiting public servants and governmental bodies from expending public funds to support or oppose ballot measures, with violations classified as Class A misdemeanors.

Exempts elected officials from the prohibition on using public funds for ballot measure advocacy, allowing them to spend public funds on such efforts if they file required financial disclosures over $500.

Modifies campaign materials definitions to clarify that efforts to support or oppose ballot measures are not considered campaign purposes, except as provided in the new § 7-1-111.

Requires elected officials expending over $500 in public funds to advocate on ballot measures to file financial reports with detailed contribution and expenditure information.

Repeals §§ 7-9-412 through 7-9-414, which previously required reporting of state funds used to oppose or support ballot measures to the Legislative Council.