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AR HB1758

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Les Eaves

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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