Bill > SB410

This bill creates a new disclosure requirement for former state employees and former elected officials to prevent potential conflicts of interest. The bill defines "former elected officials" as individuals who previously held statewide offices like Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and members of the General Assembly, and "former state employees" as those who were previously full-time compensated state agency employees. For a period of four years after leaving their position, these individuals must disclose to the Arkansas Ethics Commission if they become employed by or sell goods to an entity that was awarded a contract by their previous state agency or elected office during their tenure. The initial disclosure must be filed within 30 days of such employment or sale, and subsequent quarterly disclosures are required until either the employment/sales cease or four years have passed since leaving their original position. The Arkansas Ethics Commission is tasked with creating the specific disclosure form and implementing rules for this new requirement. The goal of this legislation appears to be increasing transparency and preventing potential post-employment conflicts of interest in state government.

Government Affairs

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb410&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R