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AR SB261

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code § 6-60-111 to establish an exemption from the Freedom of Information Act for attorney records related to pending or reasonably anticipated litigation involving state-supported institutions of higher education, their officers, or employees.

  • Makes such records confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 while litigation is pending or reasonably anticipated.

  • Requires records to be open for public inspection upon conclusion of any litigation, unless otherwise exempt under applicable law.

Legislative Description

To Establish That Attorney Records Related To Litigation Involving A State-supported Institution Of Higher Education Or Its Officers Or Employees Are Exempt From The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/31/2017

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