SB10

Senate Bill 10 amends the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act of 1967 to exempt records related to the security planning and services provided to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Commissioner of State Lands, members of the General Assembly, and members of the judiciary from public disclosure. It also mandates that the Division of Arkansas State Police provide quarterly reports to the Legislative Council regarding the expenses of the Executive Protection Detail for the Governor, provided that such reporting does not violate the newly established security disclosure exemptions. The act includes provisions for retroactivity to June 1, 2022, and declares an emergency to ensure the law takes effect immediately upon approval. The bill specifies that it does not restrict the Arkansas Legislative Audit from reporting information to the General Assembly. The stated purpose of the bill is to enhance the safety and security of state constitutional officers by limiting public access to sensitive security-related information.