Electronic Records Study Commission of 1999

The Electronic Records Study Commission was created by the passage of Act 1060 of 1999.  The Commission was mandated to study public access to electronic or computerized records under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act of 1967. The commission was tasked to serve in an advisory capacity and was responsible for developing recommendations for amendments to the FOIA for consideration by the 83rd General Assembly.  

• Final Report and Recommendations - presented December 15, 2000

• Minutes from the Meetings of the Commission

• Members Who Served on The Commission

• Act 1653 of 2001 - An Act to Amend Various Provisions of the Freedom of Information Act

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Additional FOIA Resources

Freedom of Information Act of 1967

Impacts of Act 1653 of 2001 - As prepared for the Association of Arkansas Counties, May 16, 2001

Arkansas Attorney General's FOIA Resource Page - Updated information on Arkansas Legislation

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