AR SB714

Defines "coordinated communication" as an in-kind contribution when political advertisements or communications containing express advocacy are made in cooperation, consultation, or concert with a candidate, political party, ballot question committee, or independent expenditure committee.

Subjects coordinated communications to existing contribution limits under Arkansas Code § 7-6-203, treating them as in-kind contributions to the benefiting candidate or committee.

Establishes that coordinated communications do not include certain activities such as candidate endorsements, fund solicitation communications, or business communications unrelated to the campaign that existed prior to candidacy.

Requires the Arkansas Ethics Commission to consider specific factors when determining if a communication is coordinated, including whether it was paid for by outside parties, uses campaign materials, or involved substantial discussions with candidate representatives about content, audience, timing, and distribution.

Provides detailed definitions of "political advertisement," "refers to a clearly identified candidate," and "targeted to the relevant electorate" with specific audience thresholds for statewide, county, and legislative district offices across various media types.