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This bill amends the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act by adding a new section that specifically addresses communications with the Board of Apportionment. The bill requires that all communications to or from the Board of Apportionment must be either written, electronic, or oral communications recorded during a public meeting. These communications are now explicitly defined as public records and subject to the state's freedom of information regulations. Additionally, the bill establishes a penalty for knowingly violating these communication requirements, with offenders potentially facing a Class A misdemeanor charge upon conviction. The purpose appears to be increasing transparency by ensuring that all interactions with the Board of Apportionment are documented and accessible to the public, in line with broader open government principles.

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https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb12&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R