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AR SB12

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • All communications to or from the Board of Apportionment must be in written, electronic, or oral form recorded at a public meeting to qualify as public records under the Freedom of Information Act

  • Communications with the Board of Apportionment become subject to public records disclosure requirements under Arkansas Code Title 25, Chapter 19

  • Knowingly violating the communication format requirements constitutes a Class A misdemeanor upon conviction

  • Adds new section 25-19-113 to Arkansas Code governing Board of Apportionment communications specifically

Legislative Description

To Amend The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967; And To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Communications Regarding Redistricting By The Board Of Apportionment.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/17/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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