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AR HB1610

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mary Bentley

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 25-19-106(a) to modify the threshold for public meetings under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967

  • Changes the requirement for open public meetings from meetings of more than one-third (1/3) of members to meetings of more than one-third (1/3) of the members of governing bodies

  • Applies to municipalities, counties, townships, school districts, and all boards, bureaus, commissions, or organizations of Arkansas supported wholly or in part by public funds or expending public funds

  • Maintains exemption for grand juries from the public meeting requirement

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Relating To Public Meetings Under The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/31/2023
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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