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SB 488 - Exempts Certain Forms of Examining and Copying of Public Records - Arkansas Key Vote

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Title: Exempts Certain Forms of Examining and Copying of Public Records

Signed by Governor Asa Hutchinson


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Title: Exempts Certain Forms of Examining and Copying of Public Records

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that exempts certain forms of examining and copying of public records related to elections.

Highlights:

 

  • Establishes that ballots, other than sample ballots, are added to the examination and copying of public records under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the above does not apply to a poll watcher during an election, who is to be allowed to inspect a voter statement and ballot while ensuring the secrecy of the vote is maintained and subject to reasonable restrictions prescribed by the State Board of Election Commissioners (Sec. 1).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Exempts Certain Forms of Examining and Copying of Public Records

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that exempts certain forms of examining and copying of public records related to elections.

Highlights:

 

  • Establishes that ballots, other than sample ballots, are added to the examination and copying of public records under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the above does not apply to a poll watcher during an election, who is to be allowed to inspect a voter statement and ballot while ensuring the secrecy of the vote is maintained and subject to reasonable restrictions prescribed by the State Board of Election Commissioners (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Title: Exempts Certain Forms of Examining and Copying of Public Records

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