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AR HB1667

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Bentley

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 25-19-103(6) and § 25-19-106(a) to change the threshold for what constitutes a "public meeting" from "any" members to "more than two (2) members" of governing bodies

  • Applies to all bureaus, commissions, agencies, municipalities, counties, boards of education, school districts, townships, and other organizations supported by or expending public funds

  • Grand juries remain explicitly exempt from the public meeting requirements

  • Covers both formal and informal meetings, as well as special and regular meetings of covered entities

Legislative Description

To Amend The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967; And To Amend The Law Concerning Public Meetings Under The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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