AR HB1005

Defines "coordinated communication" as an in-kind contribution to a candidate or political party when made in cooperation, consultation, or concert with the candidate, committee, or party and their agents.

In-kind contributions from coordinated communications are subject to the same contribution limits under Arkansas Code § 7-6-203 as direct campaign contributions.

Establishes criteria for determining coordinated communications including whether communications were created at the request or suggestion of candidates/parties, whether content uses candidate campaign materials, and whether substantial discussions occurred between payers and candidates/parties.

Exempts certain communications from coordinated communication status including candidate endorsements, fundraising solicitations for other candidates or committees, and communications about a candidate's business unrelated to their candidacy.

Defines "political advertisement" broadly to include paid campaign communications in broadcast, digital, print, and other media that reference a clearly identified candidate and are targeted to the relevant electorate based on specific reach thresholds (25,000 viewers statewide, 10% county/local, or 2,500 district viewers).