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AR SB716
Bill
Status
4/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Cooper
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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