The proposed resolution seeks to amend the Arkansas Constitution to establish a requirement that any laws related to access to public records or public meetings can only be enacted, amended, or repealed by a three-fourths (3/4) vote in each house of the General Assembly. This amendment aims to enhance the protection of public access to information and meetings by ensuring that significant changes to these laws cannot be made without substantial legislative consensus. The amendment will apply to any relevant laws existing on or after January 1, 2027, including the Freedom of Information Act of 1967.
If approved by a majority of voters in the next general election, this amendment will become part of the Arkansas Constitution and will take effect on 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 regarding laws that govern public access to records and meetings.