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AR SJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a three-fourths (3/4) supermajority vote in both the Arkansas House and Senate to enact, amend, or repeal any law concerning access to public records or public meetings

  • Applies to existing public records and open meetings laws on or after January 1, 2027, including the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 (Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 et seq.)

  • Must be approved by voters at the next general election for state Representatives and Senators before becoming part of the Arkansas Constitution

  • Amendment would take effect January 1, 2027

  • Sponsored by Senator B. King in the 95th General Assembly, Regular Session 2025

Legislative Description

An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution To Require A Vote Of Three-fourths Of Each House Of The General Assembly To Enact, Amend, Or Repeal Laws Concerning Access To Public Records Or Access To Public Meetings.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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