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AR SB488

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 25-19-105(b) to add an exemption to public records examination and copying requirements for voted ballots, except sample ballots or when ordered by a court of law

  • Exemption does not apply to poll watchers during elections, who are allowed to inspect voter statements and ballots while maintaining vote secrecy

  • Poll watchers' inspection authority is subject to reasonable restrictions prescribed by the State Board of Election Commissioners

  • Approved April 15, 2021

Legislative Description

To Amend The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967; To Create An Exemption To The Examination And Copying Of Public Records; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967 And Voted Ballots.

Last Action

Notification that SB488 is now Act 727

4/19/2021

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs4/1/2021
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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