HB1608

To Amend the Law Concerning the Management of Public Records and Archives; and to Require Approval of the Arkansas State Archives Prior to the Destruction of Certain Documents.

Rose · 2025 Regular Session · Notification that HB1608 is now Act 319 · Act 319

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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND ARCHIVES; AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE ARKANSAS STATE ARCHIVES PRIOR TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.

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5 mentions · 6 meetings · 3 named speakers

Senate Convenes

March 13, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1608 Rose Hammer TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF P…”

vote of 27 yeah, 4 nay, for present House Bill 1558 passes as amended. Please return to the house. House Bill 1608.

Chair · 2:09:16 in the video

the ballot. By a vote of 33 0 nay, 1 not voting, one present. House Bill 1608. Passes

2:11:57 in the video

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HB1608 Rose Hammer TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND ARCHIVES; AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE ARKANSAS STATE ARCHIVES PRIOR TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

March 11, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate) · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1608 Rose TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC R…”

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HB1608 Rose TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND ARCHIVES; AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE ARKANSAS STATE ARCHIVES PRIOR TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs-Senate

March 11, 2025 · State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate)

Matched: “…HE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES BY PUBLIC SERVANTS. HB1608 Rose TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC R…”

House Convenes

March 6, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1608 Rose TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC R…”

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. HB 1608 is a targeted update to Arkansas law that protects historically significant documents while allowing for modernization of record keeping. No handwritten government document over 50 years old can be destroyed

Representative Ryan A. Rose · 1:08:51 in the video

Representative Rose is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1608. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted,

Chair (Representative Brian S. Evans) · 1:09:38 in the video

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