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AR SB892

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Cooper

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 25-19-105(b) to add a new exemption from public disclosure requirements under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act of 1967

  • Protects personal information of government employees who retired or ended employment at least 60 days before a disclosure request, unless the employee permits release in writing

  • Allows disclosure of the following information: employee's name, agency or department of employment, rank or position at termination, dates of service, awards and commendations, and city/town of last known address with the date it was known

  • Exemption applies only to retired or former government employees and does not restrict release of certain professional and service-related information

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Exemptions From Disclosure Under The Arkansas Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967; And To Protect The Privacy Of Retired And Former State Employees.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/9/2015

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