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AR SB426

Bill

Status

Passed

3/29/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Sanders

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends filing requirements for local-option ballot question committees to include the word "disqualification" when describing advocacy activities related to ballot questions.

  • Removes the requirement for committees to list all paid canvassers, officers, and directors and their compensation amounts in financial reports.

  • Clarifies reporting requirements for two types of ballot question committees, distinguishing between committees defined in § 3-8-702(7)(A) and § 3-8-702(7)(B) with separate statement of organization and financial reporting rules.

  • Requires district judges to file statements of financial interest with the Secretary of State instead of the county clerk.

  • Makes similar amendments to state-level ballot and legislative question committee disclosure rules under Arkansas Code § 7-9-404 and § 7-9-407, requiring final financial reports regardless of contribution/expenditure thresholds.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Disclosure Act For Public Initiatives, Referenda, And Measures Referred To Voters; Concerning Registration And Reporting Requirements; And Concerning Filing Deadlines.

Last Action

Notification that SB426 is now Act 721

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/15/2017
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/22/2017

Full Bill Text

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