SB12

Senate Bill 12 proposes amendments to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act concerning communications by the Board of Apportionment regarding legislative redistricting. The bill mandates that any communication regarding redistricting by board members or staff must be in written, electronic, or recorded form at a public meeting. If an unrecorded oral communication occurs, the bill requires the board member or staff to inform the speaker of these requirements and take reasonable steps to end the communication. Furthermore, the bill classifies such communications as public records subject to disclosure laws. Finally, the bill establishes that a knowing violation of these communication requirements constitutes a Class A misdemeanor.