Arkansas 2023 First Extraordinary Session Status: In Committee

HB 1003 — TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Last action — WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 First Extraordinary Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 to add exemptions for certain security-related records and adjusts the conditions under which attorney's fees are awarded.

  • Arkansas Code § 12-8-108(c)

    are confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. → are confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967.

    This change clarifies that certain records related to the Governor's Mansion are confidential.

  • Arkansas Code § 12-8-108

    (d)(1) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(2) of this section, the division shall submit to the Legislative Council, or to the Joint Budget Committee if the General Assembly is in session, a report on a quarterly basis that categorizes the aggregate expenses incurred by the Executive Protection Detail for services provided to the Governor.

    This addition requires the Arkansas State Police to provide quarterly expense reports related to the Governor's security services.

  • Arkansas Code § 25-19-105(b)

    (28) Records that reflect the planning or provision of security services provided to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, the Auditor of State, the Treasurer of State, the Commissioner of State Lands, members of the General Assembly, Justices of the Supreme Court, or Judges of the Court of Appeals;

    This addition exempts records related to the provision of security services for key state officials from disclosure.

  • Arkansas Code § 25-19-105(b)

    (29) Records revealing the deliberative process of state agencies, boards, or commissions, including: (A) Executive branch state agency inter-agency and intra-agency memoranda or letters that would not be available by law to a party other than in the course of litigation;

    This change adds an exemption for records related to the deliberative process within state agencies.

  • Arkansas Code § 25-19-105(b)

    (30) Records prepared by an attorney representing an elected or appointed state officer, a state employee, or a state agency, board, or commission in anticipation of litigation or for use in pending litigation;

    This addition exempts records prepared in relation to pending litigation from disclosure requirements.

  • Arkansas Code § 25-19-107(d)

    the a court shall may assess against the a defendant → a court may assess against a defendant

    This change modifies the discretion of the court regarding the assessment of attorney's fees against a defendant.

  • Arkansas Code § 25-19-107(e)

    the a court shall not assess reasonable attorney's fees or other litigation expenses reasonably incurred by a plaintiff against the: → the court shall not assess reasonable attorney's fees or other litigation expenses reasonably incurred by a plaintiff against the:

    This adjustment clarifies the conditions under which attorney's fees cannot be assessed against state entities.

  • Arkansas Code § 25-19-107(e)

    defendant under subdivision (e)(1) of this section → plaintiff against the State of Arkansas or a department, agency, or institution of the state;

    This change specifies which defendants are protected from fee assessments.

Action History

  1. WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

  2. Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1003?
HB 1003 is sponsored by Kendon Underwood, Dwight Tosh, Johnny Rye, Ryan A. Rose, Marcus E. Richmond, Aaron Pilkington, Stetson Painter, Brit McKenzie, Austin McCollum, John Maddox, Robin Lundstrum, Lee Johnson, Steve Hollowell, Mike Holcomb, Haak, Zack Gramlich, Jimmy Gazaway, Fortner, Brian S. Evans, Jon S. Eubanks, Rebecca Burkes, Karilyn Brown, Keith Brooks, Harlan Breaux, Mary Bentley, Rick Beck, Howard M. Beaty, Jr., Sonia Eubanks Barker, Wade Andrews, Brandon Achor, Matthew J. Shepherd, Scott Flippo, David Ray, Dave Wallace, Matt Stone, Terry Rice, Jim Petty, Matt McKee, Blake Johnson, Missy Irvin, Ricky Hill, Bart Hester, Kim Hammer, Ben Gilmore, Jane English, Jonathan Dismang, Tyler Dees, Breanne Davis, Steve Crowell, Justin Boyd, Watson, Jeff Wardlaw, Steve Unger, Stan Berry, R. Scott Richardson, C. Fite, and M. Hodges.
What is the current status of HB 1003?
This bill died with 2023 First Extraordinary Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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