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AR SB383

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Clarke Tucker

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Removes the fixed $2,700 campaign contribution limit and replaces it with a maximum amount to be established by rule of the Arkansas Ethics Commission, allowing for periodic adjustments.

  • Establishes a base contribution limit of $2,000 as of January 1, 2015, with automatic adjustments at the beginning of each odd-numbered year based on the percentage certified to the Federal Election Commission by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Requires the Arkansas Ethics Commission to round any adjusted contribution limit to the nearest $100 increment.

  • Applies the new contribution limit framework to both candidates accepting contributions and individuals or entities making contributions to candidates.

  • Directs the Arkansas Ethics Commission to promulgate rules identifying the adjusted contribution limits under this revised system.

Legislative Description

To Amend Campaign Contribution Amounts; To Amend The Law Concerning Campaign Practices; And To Require The Arkansas Ethics Commission To Promulgate Rules.

Last Action

Notification that SB383 is now Act 384

3/17/2021

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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