The proposed resolution seeks to amend the Arkansas Constitution to mandate that any laws regarding access to public records or public meetings can only be enacted, amended, or repealed by a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote in both houses of the General Assembly. This requirement would apply to any such laws that are established or modified after January 1, 2027, including changes to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967. The amendment aims to enhance the protection of public access to information and ensure that significant changes to these laws receive broad legislative support.
If approved by a majority of voters in the next general election, this amendment will become part of the Arkansas Constitution, with an effective date set for January 1, 2027. The resolution includes a ballot title and popular name for the amendment, which emphasizes the requirement for a supermajority vote in the General Assembly concerning laws related to public records and meetings.