Arkansas SB376: 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)(1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all meetings, formal or informal, special or regular, of more than two (2) members of the *LGL116* 03-19-2025 14:21:03 LGL116 As Engrossed: S3/19/25 SB376 governing bodies of …

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Sponsors

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

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 20, 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 20, 2025: RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
4. March 20, 2025: Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
5. March 20, 2025: Read the third time and passed.
6. March 19, 2025: REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
7. March 19, 2025: Amendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
8. March 19, 2025: Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.
9. March 18, 2025: Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 1
10. March 17, 2025: Re-referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE

Votes

• House Roll Call #1261 (April 14, 2025): 23 yea, 49 nay, failed
• Senate Roll Call #667 (March 20, 2025): 19 yea, 10 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB376?

SB376 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 SB376 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 SB376?

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

Who sponsored SB376?

Alan Clark (R, 7), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB376?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB376