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SB 351

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ETHICS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE; TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathan Dismang and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas amends state ethics and campaign finance laws by modifying two voter-approved ballot initiatives, now signed into law as Act 592.

Notification that SB351 is now Act 592
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Bill Summary · SB 351

Legislative bill overview

SB 351 amends Arkansas's ethics and campaign finance laws, modifying provisions from two ballot initiatives passed in 1990 and 1996. The bill has been signed into law (Act 592) and makes structural changes to how campaign contributions and ethics rules are governed in the state.

Why is this important

Campaign finance and ethics laws directly affect political transparency, fundraising practices, and public trust in government. Changes to these foundational rules can shift how candidates finance campaigns, what disclosures are required, and how ethics violations are handled—potentially affecting electoral competition and voter information.

Potential points of contention

  • Initiated act modifications: Amending voter-approved ballot initiatives (from 1990 and 1996) raises questions about whether the legislature should alter measures the public directly approved, and whether these changes weaken or strengthen oversight
  • Lack of specific details available: The bill summary doesn't specify what particular ethics or campaign finance provisions were changed, making it difficult to assess whether changes expand or restrict transparency, contribution limits, or disclosure requirements
  • Campaign finance implications: Depending on the specific amendments, changes could benefit incumbent politicians, affect small-donor participation, or alter transparency requirements—each carrying different fairness concerns

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

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