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AR SB716

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Cooper

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State serves as official custodian of campaign contribution reports and statements of financial interest filed under state law for 8 years from filing date.

  • After the 8-year period, campaign contribution reports are transferred to the Arkansas History Commission, which becomes the official custodian for long-term maintenance and public inspection.

  • Secretary of State must post all required contribution reports on the official state website and make statements of financial interest publicly accessible electronically at no charge.

  • Campaign contribution reports must be maintained for 8 years, catalogued by candidate in chronological order, and made available for public inspection within 24 hours of the reporting deadline.

  • Bill declares an emergency and becomes effective upon Governor approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override.

Legislative Description

To Clarify That The Secretary Of State Is The Custodian Of Certain Records Concerning Ethics; To Amend A Portion Of The Law Resulting From Initiated Act 1 Of 1999 And Initiated Act 1 Of 1996; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB716 is now Act 999

4/6/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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