Arkansas 2023 First Extraordinary Session Status: In Committee

HB 1011 — TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Last action — Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt security-related records from disclosure.

This bill changes the Freedom of Information Act to keep specific security-related records about state officials confidential. It also requires Arkansas State Police to provide quarterly expense reports for security services related to the Governor.

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The bill exempts additional security-related records from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and mandates quarterly reporting on expenses related to the protection of the Governor.

  • 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, § 25-19-101 et seq.

    This amendment clarifies the confidentiality of certain records related to the Governor's Mansion.

  • 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 identifies by month and budget category the expenses incurred by the Executive Protection Detail for services provided to the Governor. (2) However, the division shall not include information in the quarterly report required under subdivision (d)(1) of this section if it violates subsection (a) of this section.

    This addition requires the Division of Arkansas State Police to submit quarterly expense reports on the protection of the Governor.

  • Arkansas Code § 25-19-105(b)

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

    This addition establishes a new exemption for records related to the planning or provision of security services for the Governor and other state officials.

  • Arkansas Code § 25-19-105(b)(28)(A)

    retroactive to June 1, 2022

    This provision makes the new exemption for children's records retroactive to June 1, 2022.

Action History

  1. Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

  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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Not signed on (130)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1011?
HB 1011 is sponsored by Alan Clark, Jim Wooten, Johnny Rye, Wayne Long, Cindy Crawford, Bryan King, Julie Mayberry, and R. Scott Richardson.
What is the current status of HB 1011?
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.
Where can I track HB 1011?
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