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AR HB1758
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Les Eaves
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AI Summary
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Allows county officials to negotiate reasonable fees with commercial, nonpress entities requesting bulk public data, with fees not exceeding limits set in Arkansas Code §§ 25-19-105 and 25-19-109
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Permits citizens to request public records in any medium in which the record is readily available or in native format in which the record exists or is readily convertible with the custodian's existing software
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Requires computer hardware and software acquired by public entities after July 1, 2001 to fully comply with public records requirements and include the ability to extract records in native electronic form
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Clarifies that new software systems shall not impede public access to records in electronic form
Legislative Description
To Amend The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967; And To Amend The Law Governing Requests For Public Records In A Certain Medium Or Format.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021