Arkansas HB1973: TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL BODY SHALL NOT USE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH A LOBBYIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOBBYING ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to provide that a governmental body shall not use state or local funds to enter into a contract with a lobbyist for the purpose of lobbying on behalf of the governmental body. subtitle to provide that a governmental body shall not use state or local funds to enter into a contract with a lobbyist for the purpose of lobbying on behalf of the governmental body.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL BODY SHALL NOT USE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH A LOBBYIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOBBYING ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY. Subtitle TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL BODY SHALL NOT USE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH A LOBBYIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOBBYING ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 21, Chapter 8, Subchapter 6, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 21-8-608. Use of state or local funds to contract with lobbyist prohibited. (a) A governmental body shall not use state or local funds to enter into a contract with a lobbyist for the purpose of lobbying on behalf of the governmental body. (b) The prohibition under subsection (a) of this section includes without limitation the use of state or local funds by a governmental body to pay membership dues to an organization that engages in lobbying on behalf of the governmental body or similar governmental bodies, including without limitation employing one (1) or more persons registered as a lobbyist to lobby on behalf of the governmental body or similar governmental bodies, if *MBM221* 04/02/2025 9:29:47 …

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Sponsors

• Brit McKenzie (R, 7) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is HB1973?

HB1973 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL BODY SHALL NOT USE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH A LOBBYIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOBBYING ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY.

What does HB1973 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to provide that a governmental body shall not use state or local funds to enter into a contract with a lobbyist for the purpose of lobbying on behalf of the governmental body. subtitle to provide that a governmental body shall not use state or local funds to enter into a contract with a lobbyist for the purpose of lobbying on behalf of the governmental body.

What is the status of HB1973?

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

Who sponsored HB1973?

Brit McKenzie (R, 7).

Where is the official record for HB1973?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1973