Arkansas HB1667: 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

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the freedom of information act of 1967; to amend the law concerning public meetings under the freedom of information act of 1967; and for other purposes. subtitle 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.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle 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. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 25-19-103(6), concerning the definition of "public meeting" under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, is amended to read as follows: (6) "Public meetings" means the meetings of more than two (2) members of any bureau, commission, or agency of the state or any political subdivision of the state, including municipalities and counties, boards of education, and all other boards, bureaus, commissions, or organizations in the State of Arkansas, except grand juries, supported wholly or in part by public funds or expending public funds; SECTION 2. Arkansas Code § 25-19-106(a), concerning public meetings under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, is amended to read as follows: (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all meetings, formal or informal, special or regular, of more than two (2) members of the *LGL115* 03/03/2025 2:26:33 PM LGL115 HB1667 governing bodies of all municipalities, …

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Sponsors

• Mary Bentley (R, 54) · primary sponsor
• Alan Clark (R, 7)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 4, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
3. March 4, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1667?

HB1667 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): 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.

What does HB1667 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the freedom of information act of 1967; to amend the law concerning public meetings under the freedom of information act of 1967; and for other purposes. subtitle 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.

What is the status of HB1667?

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

Who sponsored HB1667?

Mary Bentley (R, 54), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1667?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1667