AR SB363

Makes electronic record-keeping requirements and procedures optional for cities, counties, and local governmental entities if adopted by their governing bodies, rather than mandatory statewide application.

Permits state agencies, cities, counties, and local entities to use electronic records and electronic signatures in their operations.

Allows public records custodians to satisfy disclosure requests by making materials publicly accessible via the Internet without charge, unless the requester specifies an alternative medium or format.

Permits citizens to request public records in any medium where readily available or in any format readily convertible using the custodian's existing software, without requiring custodians to compile new information or create new records.

Clarifies that citizens without Internet access must receive reasonable access to the Internet and reasonable facilities for inspecting and copying information available online.