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SB 395

TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL INTEREST; AND AMENDING A PORTION OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jimmy Hickey and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas bill would modify public official financial disclosure laws under 1988 ethics reforms, but died in committee without details on specific transparency changes.

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · SB 395

Legislative bill overview

SB 395 would have modified Arkansas's financial disclosure requirements for public officials, specifically amending provisions stemming from the state's 1988 ethics reform law (Initiated Act 1). The bill died in committee during the 2025 legislative session without advancing to a floor vote.

Why is this important

Financial disclosure laws are fundamental transparency tools that help voters assess potential conflicts of interest and hold elected officials accountable. Changes to these requirements directly affect what information the public can access about their representatives' financial relationships and potential conflicts.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of amendments unclear: The bill's specific modifications to disclosure requirements are not detailed in available records, making it difficult to assess whether changes would increase or decrease transparency
  • Reform versus rollback concerns: Any amendment to ethics laws typically divides legislators between those seeking stricter accountability measures and those viewing existing requirements as burdensome
  • Public access implications: Depending on the amendments, changes could either expand public access to financial information or limit disclosure obligations for officials

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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