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AR HB1402

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Wardlaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 7-6-218(a) to require the Arkansas Ethics Commission to accept complaints through three methods: online submission process, electronic form on the official website, or paper complaints

  • Establishes that complaints filed electronically through the official website are timely if filed on or before the complaint due date

  • Requires the Arkansas Ethics Commission to promulgate rules under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act to develop the complaint submission process

  • Mandates the Commission file final rules with the Secretary of State for adoption on or before November 1, 2023, or as soon as practicable after Legislative Council approval under § 10-3-309

  • Requires the Commission to submit proposed rules to the Legislative Council sufficiently in advance of November 1, 2023 for consideration and approval

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Complaints Filed With The Arkansas Ethics Commission; To Allow Online And Electronic Complaints; And To Amend Portions Of Initiated Act 1 Of 1990.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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