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AR SB955
Bill
Status
Failed
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 7-4-105(b) to require the chair of a county board of election commissioners to notify all commissioners of all meetings
- Requires any meeting of two or more commissioners conducting official business to be public and held pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967
- Defines "official business" to include meetings between two or more commissioners to discuss election results before final certification to the county clerk
- Authorizes the State Board of Election Commissioners to issue a letter of caution or fine each commissioner in attendance $500 for each meeting violating public meeting requirements
- Requires county boards to keep minutes of all meetings when official business is conducted and file the minutes with the county clerk
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Meetings Of A County Board Of Election Commissioners.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/17/2013
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/11/2013
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