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Senate passes rewrite of FOIA definitions and meeting rules, 30-2-3
Summary
The Arkansas Senate on March 13 passed Senate Bill 2 27, a rewrite of state FOIA language that defines public meetings, expands notice requirements and clarifies limits on off‑meeting deliberations.
The Arkansas Senate on March 13 passed Senate Bill 2 27, a rewrite of parts of the state Freedom of Information Act that lawmakers said is intended to clarify what counts as a public meeting and what elected officials may discuss outside the public eye. Sponsor Senator Tucker said the bill passed the chamber by a roll-call vote of 30 yes, 2 no and 3 not voting; the measure will be transmitted to the House.
Supporters described the measure as both pro‑transparency and a source of certainty for members of governing bodies. Tucker told senators the measure rewrites the code section that defines public meetings and adds definitions and procedures intended to reduce decades of…
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