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AR HB1697
Bill
Status
4/10/2019
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Meeks
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 7-6-203(g)(4) to allow elected officials to use carryover campaign funds to pay personal expenses for food, lodging, conference fees, and travel related to attending conferences connected to their official duties.
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Specifies that using carryover funds for these eligible expenses shall not be considered converting campaign funds to personal income.
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Requires that reimbursement of expenses must result from travel and be authorized under the rules of the Arkansas House of Representatives or Arkansas Senate before reimbursing the carryover account.
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Mandates that reimbursement amounts be reported in the elected candidate's carryover fund report.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Campaign Finance; And To Allow Reimbursable Travel Expenses To Be Paid From Carryover Funds.
Last Action
Notification that HB1697 is now Act 845
4/10/2019