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AR SB983
Bill
Status
4/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jon Woods
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AI Summary
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Creates the Open Data and Transparency Task Force to evaluate state agency data management practices and recommend best practices for efficient public records and data delivery systems.
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Task force composed of 16 members including gubernatorial appointees, legislative leaders, committee chairs, and directors of major state departments (Finance, Health, Human Services, Education, Higher Education, Correction, Community Correction, Information Systems, and the Attorney General).
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Governor's appointee serves as chair; task force must meet at least bimonthly in Pulaski County or via teleconference, with a majority of members constituting a quorum and affirmative majority vote required for business.
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Task force shall evaluate data duplication issues among agencies, determine best practices for maintaining and sharing public data among officials and citizens, and recommend legislation for a comprehensive open data and transparency law by December 31, 2016.
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Task force expires January 1, 2017; Department of Information Systems provides staff support.
Legislative Description
To Create The Open Data And Transparency Task Force To Determine The Best Practices For The State To Achieve The Most Efficient System For Maintaining And Delivering The State's Public Records And Data.
Last Action
Notification that SB983 is now Act 1282
4/9/2015