Arkansas HB1494: TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GUIDANCE OUT OF THE DARKNESS ACT; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO PUBLISH FEDERAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS ONLINE

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to create the arkansas guidance out of the darkness act; to require state agencies to publish federal guidance documents online; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the arkansas guidance out of the darkness act; and to require state agencies to publish federal guidance documents online.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GUIDANCE OUT OF THE DARKNESS ACT; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO PUBLISH FEDERAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS ONLINE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GUIDANCE OUT OF THE DARKNESS ACT; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO PUBLISH FEDERAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS ONLINE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 25, Chapter 1, is amended to add an additional subchapter to read as follows: Subchapter 13 -- Arkansas Guidance Out of the Darkness Act 25-1-1301. Title. This subchapter shall be known and cited as the "Arkansas Guidance Out of the Darkness Act" or "Ark-GOOD Act". 25-1-1302. Legislative findings and intent. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Transparency in government is essential to ensuring accountability and maintaining public trust; (2) Despite lacking the force of law, guidance from the United States Government often: *LGL075* 02/17/2025 10:21:51 AM LGL075 HB1494 (A) Influences state agency decision-making and regulatory enforcement; and (B) Provides insight into the interpretation of the law by federal agencies; and (3) The public has a right to know what federal guidance documents are received by state agencies and how those documents might impact state policies and procedures. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to require state …

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Sponsors

• RJ Hawk (R, 81) · primary sponsor
• Ricky Hill (R, 11)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. February 17, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
3. February 17, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1494?

HB1494 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GUIDANCE OUT OF THE DARKNESS ACT; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO PUBLISH FEDERAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS ONLINE.

What does HB1494 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to create the arkansas guidance out of the darkness act; to require state agencies to publish federal guidance documents online; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the arkansas guidance out of the darkness act; and to require state agencies to publish federal guidance documents online.

What is the status of HB1494?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1494?

RJ Hawk (R, 81), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1494?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1494