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AR SB249

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jim Hendren

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 7-6-218(b)(4)(B)(i) to increase the maximum fine for ethics violations from $2,000 to $3,500
  • Minimum fine remains at $50.00 for negligent or intentional violations
  • Applies to violations of ethics laws, the Disclosure Act for Public Initiatives, Referenda, and Measures Referred to Voters, the Disclosure Act for Lobbyists and State and Local Officials, and Arkansas Constitution Article 19, §§ 28-30
  • Bill was approved on March 7, 2019

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Penalties For Ethics Violations; And To Raise The Amount Of Fines That May Be Levied By The Arkansas Ethics Commission.

Last Action

Notification that SB249 is now Act 341

3/11/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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