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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 7 - ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (§§ 21-7-201 — 21-7-402) › Subchapter 2 - STATE AND LOCAL OFFICERS - INCOME AND EXPENDITURES (§§ 21-7-201 — 21-7-211) › Section 21-7-210 - Records kept by officers

(a)
(1)
It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State, the Auditor of State, the Treasurer of State, and the Commissioner of State Lands, and of each officer of any county, city, town, or village receiving fees or emoluments of office to keep a record book in which shall be entered on each day an account of all moneys or other funds received by him or her in payment of fees or by way of emolument pertaining to his or her office.
(2)
The record shall show in each instance by whom, on what account, and in what funds such payment was made.
(b)
(1)
The record book of fees of each of the state officers, as set forth in subsection (a) of this section, shall be open at all times to the inspection of the Governor and other state officers.
(2)
The record book of each of the county officers proper shall be open at all times to the inspection of the judges of the circuit and county courts of the county.
(3)
The record book of justices of the peace and constables shall be open at all times to the inspection of the judge of the county court of the county.
(4)
The record book of each officer of any city, town, or village shall be open at all times to the inspection of the mayor or other chief officer of such city, town, or village.
Acts 1875, No. 47, §§ 1, 4, p. 124; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4633, 4636; Pope's Dig., §§ 5722, 5725; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1801, 12-1804.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 7 - ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (§§ 21-7-201 — 21-7-402) › Subchapter 2 - STATE AND LOCAL OFFICERS - INCOME AND EXPENDITURES (§§ 21-7-201 — 21-7-211) › Section 21-7-211 - Failure of officer to render and settle accounts

If any collector, sheriff, clerk, or other officer shall willfully neglect or refuse to render his or her accounts and settle with the county court for moneys received by him or her, or which he or she ought to have received, to the use of the county, in the manner and at the time prescribed by this subchapter or shall render a false account, he or she shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor in office and shall be proceeded against accordingly.
Rev. Stat., ch. 41, § 36; C. & M. Dig., § 2816; Pope's Dig., § 3534; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1812.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 7 - ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (§§ 21-7-201 — 21-7-402) › Subchapter 3 - STATE OFFICERS - QUARTERLY REPORTS TO GOVERNOR (§§ 21-7-301 — 21-7-303) › Section 21-7-301 - Quarterly statements by certain state officers

On the first day of January, March, July, and October, it shall be the duty of the Treasurer of State, the Secretary of State, and the Commissioner of State Lands to file with the Governor a sworn statement, in tabulated form, showing:
(1)
The balances that the officers were chargeable with on account of the several funds;
(2)
All amounts received by the officers during the quarter last past, and the several funds on account of which the same have been received; and
(3)
An itemized statement of all expenditures and disbursements made by the officers, and on what account the same have been made during the quarter.
Acts 1883, No. 119, § 1, p. 296; C. & M. Dig., § 8086; Pope's Dig., § 10424; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1901.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 7 - ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (§§ 21-7-201 — 21-7-402) › Subchapter 3 - STATE OFFICERS - QUARTERLY REPORTS TO GOVERNOR (§§ 21-7-301 — 21-7-303) › Section 21-7-302 - Quarterly statement by Auditor of State

It shall be the duty of the Auditor of State, on the first day of January, March, July, and October to file with the Governor a report and statement showing:
(1)
The different amounts of money which, during the preceding quarter, have been charged upon his or her books to the various fiscal officers of the state;
(2)
What disbursements or settlements during the quarter have been made by him or her; and
(3)
In what manner the disbursements or settlements have been made.
Acts 1883, No. 119, § 2, p. 296; C. & M. Dig., § 8087; Pope's Dig., § 10425; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1902.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 7 - ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (§§ 21-7-201 — 21-7-402) › Subchapter 3 - STATE OFFICERS - QUARTERLY REPORTS TO GOVERNOR (§§ 21-7-301 — 21-7-303) › Section 21-7-303 - Statement to be public record - Investigation of deficits

(a)
The statements provided for in this subchapter, when so filed with the Governor, shall remain in his or her hands as public records, subject to inspection upon proper application.
(b)
Copies of the statements shall be embraced in or accompany the Governor's message to the General Assembly.
(c)
Whenever a deficit occurs in the reports, it shall be the Governor's duty to order through the Attorney General an immediate investigation and, if necessary, to order suit brought against the parties whose report shows the deficit.
Acts 1883, No. 119, § 3, p. 296; C. & M. Dig., §§ 8088, 8089; Pope's Dig., §§ 10426, 10427; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1903.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 7 - ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (§§ 21-7-201 — 21-7-402) › Subchapter 4 - PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF STATE REPORTS (§§ 21-7-401 — 21-7-402) › Section 21-7-401 - Biennial reports of Treasurer of State and Department of Finance and Administration

(a)
(1)
The only biennial reports which shall be printed and distributed shall be the biennial reports of the Treasurer of State and the Department of Finance and Administration.
(2)
These reports shall be distributed to the constitutional officers of the state, and upon request, to members of the General Assembly.
(3)
Copies shall be available for distribution to the general public upon written request.
(b)
In addition to the financial statements and tables required to be published in the report, the department shall be required to summarize briefly all of the financial affairs of each state-supported institution or department and to publish the summaries in its biennial report to the constitutional officers of the state.
Acts 1943, No. 204, § 2; 1981, No. 241, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1907.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 7 - ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING (§§ 21-7-201 — 21-7-402) › Subchapter 4 - PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF STATE REPORTS (§§ 21-7-401 — 21-7-402) › Section 21-7-402 - Annual and biennial reports

(a)
Whenever the laws of this state require any state agency, department, board, or commission to prepare and publish an annual or biennial report, the report shall be prepared in the least expensive manner possible.
(b)
Fifty (50) copies shall be filed with the Arkansas State Library, and twenty (20) copies shall be filed with the Mullins Library of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, as required by law, for distribution purposes.
(c)
The publication and filing of such reports in the manner provided in this section shall constitute sufficient distribution, in lieu of other distribution requirements which may be prescribed by law, provided:
(1)
A record or list of reports available at the Arkansas State Library shall be distributed every three (3) months to the appropriate parties, including members of the General Assembly or other public officials who may be designated by law to receive copies thereof. The furnishing of the lists or record shall meet the formalities of any statutory requirements specifying which officials shall receive copies of the reports;
(2)
Copies of the reports shall be made available to the maximum extent practicable, upon request therefor, but the Arkansas State Library may provide, by rules, for recovery of the costs of reproduction.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2328, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1981, No. 241, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1908.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-104) › Section 21-8-101 - Nepotism

(a)
A person who is related within the second degree, by consanguinity or affinity, to a member or employee of a state board or commission shall not be eligible for appointment as a member of the board.
(b)
A person who is related within the second degree, by consanguinity or affinity, to a member of a state board or commission shall not be eligible for employment by the board or commission.
(c)
This section shall apply only to persons hired or appointed after July 28, 1995.
Acts 1995, No. 1123, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-104) › Section 21-8-102 - Restrictions on employment of former state officials and former state employees - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"State employee" means an individual employed in the office of:
(A)
The Governor;
(B)
The Lieutenant Governor;
(C)
The Attorney General;
(D)
The Secretary of State;
(E)
The Auditor of State;
(F)
The Treasurer of State;
(G)
The Commissioner of State Lands;
(H)
A justice of the Supreme Court;
(I)
A judge of the Court of Appeals;
(J)
A judge of a circuit court; or
(K)
A judge of a district court; and
(2)
"State official" means:
(A)
The Governor;
(B)
The Lieutenant Governor;
(C)
The Attorney General;
(D)
The Secretary of State;
(E)
The Auditor of State;
(F)
The Treasurer of State;
(G)
The Commissioner of State Lands;
(H)
A justice of the Supreme Court;
(I)
A judge of the Court of Appeals;
(J)
A judge of a circuit court;
(K)
A judge of a district court;
(L)
An executive head of a state agency;
(M)
The chief deputy of an executive head of a state agency; and
(N)
A member of the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
(b)
A former state official or former state employee shall not knowingly act as a principal or agent for anyone other than the state in connection with any of the following if he or she participated personally and substantially through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise while serving in that capacity and the state is a party or has a direct or substantial interest:
(1)
A judicial, administrative, or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination;
(2)
A contract;
(3)
A claim; or
(4)
A charge or controversy.
(c)
A former state official or former state employee shall not knowingly act as a principal or agent for anyone other than the state within one (1) year after cessation of his or her employment with the state agency in connection with any of the following if the matters were within the former state official's or former state employee's official responsibility and the state is a party or has a direct or substantial interest:
(1)
A judicial, administrative, or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling, or other determination;
(2)
A contract;
(3)
A claim; or
(4)
A charge or controversy.
(d)
A former state official or former state employee who knowingly violates this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 486,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2011, No. 1200, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-104) › Section 21-8-103 - Elected state officials prohibited from registering as lobbyists - Definition

(a)
A person serving as an elected state official in any jurisdiction is prohibited from registering as a lobbyist in Arkansas under §
21-8-601
et seq. or similarly in any other jurisdiction while the person is serving as an elected state official.
(b)
As used in this section, "elected state official" means a person holding an elective office of state government as a constitutional officer or as a member of the General Assembly and includes persons during the time period between the date that he or she is elected and the date he or she takes office.
Added by Act 2019, No. 342,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-104) › Section 21-8-104 - Tobacco prevention or reduction advertising prohibited for elected officials and their immediate families

An advertising or advertisement targeting the prevention or reduction of tobacco use shall not include the name, voice, or likeness of any elected official or his or her immediate family.
Added by Act 2023, No. 282,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 2 - INCOME DISCLOSURE BY SALARIED EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-8-201 — 21-8-204) › Section 21-8-201 - Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter:
(1)
"Public agency" shall include:
(A)
The agency with which a state employee is employed, a state board, commission, institution, office, or agency;
(B)
Any city, county, or school district, or any agency, division, or instrumentality thereof, including those agencies, divisions, or instrumentalities which are funded in part with funds provided by state appropriations; or
(C)
Any area or regional program in this state which derives financial support in whole or in part from state funds or from any nonprofit corporation, foundation, or organization; and
(2)
(A)
"Regular salary basis" means employment in a full-time position for which a maximum regular salary is established by law.
(B)
"Regular salary basis" shall also include:
(i)
In the case of the institutions of higher education, any person employed on a contract basis for nine (9) months or more of services where the maximum regular salary is established by law; and
(ii)
Regular salaries paid from funds deposited in the State Treasury or from bank funds belonging to the state agency, or from federal funds, trust funds, grant funds, donated funds, or other funds of whatever nature administered by the state agency.
Acts 1977, No. 849, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1629.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 2 - INCOME DISCLOSURE BY SALARIED EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-8-201 — 21-8-204) › Section 21-8-202 - Penalty

(a)
Any employee of the State of Arkansas, including employees of the state-supported institutions of higher education, who fails to file or who shall falsely file any statement as required under the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a violation.
(b)
Upon conviction, he or she shall be fined in an amount not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
Acts 1977, No. 849, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1632; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 141.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 2 - INCOME DISCLOSURE BY SALARIED EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-8-201 — 21-8-204) › Section 21-8-203 - Disclosure of income required

The General Assembly determines that it is essential to the efficient operation of government, and to minimize the opportunities for conflicts of interest, that all state employees who are employed on a regular salary basis shall be required to disclose each source of income in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) earned during any calendar year from sources other than their regular salary from employment or from professional or consultant services rendered for any public agency.
Acts 1977, No. 849, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1628.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 2 - INCOME DISCLOSURE BY SALARIED EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-8-201 — 21-8-204) › Section 21-8-204 - Filing of income disclosure statement

(a)
On or before January 31 following the close of each calendar year, all state employees who are employed by a state office, agency, department, board, commission, or institution of higher education in this state on a regular salary basis shall file a statement under oath reflecting all income in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) received by them during the preceding calendar year as wages or salary or as fees or payments for professional or consultant services rendered to any public agency of this state, other than the salary said person receives on a regular salary basis.
(b)
(1)
All state employees who are employed by any state office, agency, department, board, or commission, other than employees of institutions of higher education, shall file the statement required herein with the Secretary of State.
(2)
(A)
All employees of institutions of higher education in the state shall file the statement with the president of the institution of higher education by which the employee is employed.
(B)
All such statements filed with the presidents of the various institutions of higher education shall be public records and shall be open to public inspection during reasonable business hours.
Acts 1977, No. 849, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1630, 12-1631.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 3 - CODE OF ETHICS (§§ 21-8-301 — 21-8-310) › Section 21-8-301 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Constitutional office" means the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Auditor of State, Treasurer of State, Secretary of State, Commissioner of State Lands, the Attorney General, the General Assembly, Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, circuit judge, and district judge;
(2)
"Governmental body" means an office, department, commission, council, board, committee, legislative body, agency, or other establishment of the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of the state, municipality, county, school district, improvement district, or any political district or subdivision thereof;
(3)
(A)
"Public appointee" means an individual who is appointed to a governmental body.
(B)
"Public appointee" does not include an individual appointed to an elective office;
(4)
(A)
"Public employee" means an individual who is employed by a governmental body or who is appointed to serve a governmental body.
(B)
"Public employee" does not include a public official or a public appointee;
(5)
(A)
"Public official" means a person holding an elective office of any governmental body, whether elected or appointed to the office.
(B)
"Public official" includes without limitation:
(i)
A person holding an elective office of any governmental body, whether elected or appointed to the office, during the time period between the date he or she is elected or appointed and the date he or she takes office; and
(ii)
A member of a school district board of directors;
(6)
"Public servant" means a:
(A)
Public appointee;
(B)
Public employee; or
(C)
Public official; and
(7)
"Public trust crime" means a crime prohibited under Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 9.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 894,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 449,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1979, No. 570, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3001; Acts 2005, No. 1284, § 12; 2011, No. 721, § 14.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 3 - CODE OF ETHICS (§§ 21-8-301 — 21-8-310) › Section 21-8-302 - Penalties

Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this subchapter shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Acts 1979, No. 570, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3007; Acts 2005, No. 1284, § 13.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 3 - CODE OF ETHICS (§§ 21-8-301 — 21-8-310) › Section 21-8-303 - Enforcement

(a)
(1)
It shall be the duties and responsibilities of the prosecuting attorneys of this state to supervise compliance with this subchapter and to prosecute persons who violate the provisions of this subchapter.
(2)
(A)
However, the Arkansas Ethics Commission shall also have authority to investigate violations of this subchapter and to render findings and disciplinary action.
(B)
To be considered valid, a complaint alleging a violation of §
21-8-305
shall include a copy of a court record reflecting that the person has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a public trust crime.
(b)
(1)
In the event the prosecuting attorney shall fail or refuse to enforce the provisions of this subchapter when the facts are known by him or her, or called to his or her attention, any citizen of this state may bring action in circuit court to force compliance with this subchapter.
(2)
The citizen shall be entitled to receive reimbursements for expenses and reasonable attorney's fees upon the successful outcome of such litigation.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 307,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1979, No. 570, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3007; Acts 1999, No. 553, § 30.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 3 - CODE OF ETHICS (§§ 21-8-301 — 21-8-310) › Section 21-8-304 - Prohibited activities

(a)
No public servant shall use or attempt to use his or her official position to secure special privileges or exemptions for himself or herself or his or her spouse, child, parents, or other persons standing in the first degree of relationship, or for those with whom he or she has a substantial financial relationship that are not available to others except as may be otherwise provided by law.
(b)
No public servant shall accept employment or engage in any public or professional activity while serving as a public official which he or she might reasonably expect would require or induce him or her to disclose any information acquired by him or her by reason of his or her official position that is declared by law or rule to be confidential.
(c)
No public servant shall disclose any such information gained by reason of his or her position, nor shall he or she otherwise use such information for his or her personal gain or benefit.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2329, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1979, No. 570, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-3003, 12-3004; Acts 2001, No. 1839, § 22; 2007, No. 221, § 16; 2011, No. 721, § 15.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 3 - CODE OF ETHICS (§§ 21-8-301 — 21-8-310) › Section 21-8-305 - Person convicted of public trust crime ineligible as candidate for office or to hold office

(a)
If a person has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a public trust crime, he or she shall not:
(1)
File as a candidate for:
(A)
A constitutional office;
(B)
A county elected office; or
(C)
An elected office in a municipality, city, township, or other political subdivision of the state;
(2)
Run as a candidate for:
(A)
A constitutional office;
(B)
A county elected office; or
(C)
An elected office in a municipality, city, township, or other political subdivision of the state; or
(3)
Hold:
(A)
A constitutional office;
(B)
A county elected office; or
(C)
An elected office in a municipality, city, township, or other political subdivision of the state.
(b)
(1)
The sealing of any public trust crime or any similar offense under the Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013, §
16-90-1401
et seq., or any sealing or expungement act in any jurisdiction shall not restore a privilege, eligibility, or qualification to file as a candidate for, run as a candidate for, or hold an elected office under this section.
(2)
A person who has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a public trust crime that was sealed or expunged as described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section:
(A)
Upon inquiry, shall disclose the fact and nature of the crime which the person pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or was found guilty of; and
(B)
Shall not publicly state or affirm under oath that the:
(i)
Conduct underlying the plea or finding did not occur;
(ii)
Record of the underlying plea or finding does not exist; or
(iii)
Person has not been convicted of a criminal offense.
(3)
If a person has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a public trust crime or similar offense that was sealed under the Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013, §
16-90-1401
et seq., or any sealing or expungement act in any jurisdiction, evidence of the plea, finding, and conduct underlying the plea or finding shall be admissible in a court of competent jurisdiction for an action concerning the person's filing for, candidacy for, or holding of an elected office.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 540,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2019, No. 894,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 3 - CODE OF ETHICS (§§ 21-8-301 — 21-8-310) › Section 21-8-310 - Gifts from lobbyists

Persons elected or appointed to the following offices shall not knowingly or willfully solicit or accept a gift in violation of Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 30, from a lobbyist, a person acting on behalf of a lobbyist, or a person employing or contracting with a lobbyist:
(1)
Governor;
(2)
Lieutenant Governor;
(3)
Secretary of State;
(4)
Treasurer of State;
(5)
Auditor of State;
(6)
Attorney General;
(7)
Commissioner of State Lands;
(8)
Member of the General Assembly;
(9)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court;
(10)
Justice of the Supreme Court;
(11)
Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals;
(12)
Judge of the Court of Appeals;
(13)
Circuit court judge;
(14)
District court judge;
(15)
Prosecuting attorney; and
(16)
Member of the independent citizens commission for the purpose of setting salaries of elected constitutional officers of the executive department, members of the General Assembly, justices, and judges under Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 31.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1280,§ 12, eff. 4/8/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 4 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS AND STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-8-401 — 21-8-407) › Section 21-8-401 - Title

This subchapter, §
21-8-601
et seq., §
21-8-701
et seq., and §
21-8-801
et seq. may be referred to and cited as the "Disclosure Act for Lobbyists and State and Local Officials".
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 1; Acts 2007, No. 827, § 175.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 4 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS AND STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-8-401 — 21-8-407) › Section 21-8-403 - Penalty

(a)
Upon conviction, any person who violates any provision of this subchapter, §
21-8-601
et seq., §
21-8-701
et seq., or §
21-8-801
et seq. is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(b)
The culpable mental state required shall be a purposeful violation.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 1; Acts 2007, No. 827, § 178.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 4 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS AND STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-8-401 — 21-8-407) › Section 21-8-404 - Investigation generally

The prosecuting attorney of the district where an alleged violation occurred shall have the authority to investigate the alleged violations of this chapter.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 4 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS AND STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-8-401 — 21-8-407) › Section 21-8-405 - Provisions supplemental

This subchapter, §
21-8-601
et seq., §
21-8-701
et seq., and §
21-8-801
et seq. are supplemental to any other law pertaining to ethics or conflicts of interest and do not repeal any other law except for a law specifically repealed by this subchapter, §
21-8-601
et seq., §
21-8-701
et seq., or §
21-8-801
et seq.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 1; 2007, No. 827, § 179.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 4 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS AND STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-8-401 — 21-8-407) › Section 21-8-406 - Tickets to charitable events

For the purposes of this subchapter, §
21-8-601
et seq., §
21-8-701
et seq., and §
21-8-801
et seq., the value of a ticket to a charitable event shall not include the tax deductible portion of the ticket.
Acts 1997, No. 117, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 4 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS AND STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 21-8-401 — 21-8-407) › Section 21-8-407 - Gifts of art

Any work of art contracted for prior to January 1, 1998, for public service recognition for members of the General Assembly shall not be a gift under §
21-8-402
nor shall it be deemed an unlawful gift under any other statute or rule.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2331, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2001, No. 1839, § 33.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 6 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS (§§ 21-8-601 — 21-8-607) › Section 21-8-602 - Other filings required

(a)
A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of state government shall register and make other filings with the Secretary of State.
(b)
A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of municipal government shall register and make other filings with the city clerk or recorder of the municipality, as the case may be.
(c)
A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of county government or any government body not otherwise covered by this section shall register and make other filings with the county clerk of the county.
(d)
A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of a governmental body covering a district which includes all or part of more than one (1) county shall file with the Secretary of State and the county clerk of his or her principal place of business or residence within the state.
(e)
A lobbyist who would be required to register and file with more than one (1) public official under this section may, in lieu of registering with each public official, register and make other filings with the Secretary of State and the county clerk of his or her principal place of business or residence within the state.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 6 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS (§§ 21-8-601 — 21-8-607) › Section 21-8-603 - Activity reports - Inspection

(a)
(1)
Within fifteen (15) days after the end of each calendar quarter, each registered lobbyist shall file a complete and detailed statement, signed and sworn to, concerning his or her lobbying activities during the previous calendar quarter.
(2)
(A)
A registered lobbyist who lobbies members of the General Assembly shall file a monthly lobbyist activity report, signed and sworn to, for any month in which the General Assembly is in session. A quarterly report is not required if the registered lobbyist has filed monthly lobbyist activity reports for each month of the calendar quarter.
(B)
The monthly lobbyist activity report shall be filed within ten (10) days after the end of each month.
(b)
(1)
Lobbyist activity reports shall be open to public inspection.
(2)
Beginning January 1, 2010, all lobbyist activity reports that are required to be filed with the Secretary of State shall be filed in electronic form through the internet.
(c)
The Secretary of State shall provide a form to be filed simultaneously with the lobbyist activity report that:
(1)
Is signed by a registered lobbyist under penalty of perjury under §
5-53-102
; and
(2)
Certifies that the lobbyist activity report is accurate.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 2; 1999, No. 553, § 38; 2009, No. 963, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 6 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS (§§ 21-8-601 — 21-8-607) › Section 21-8-605 - Records

A registered lobbyist shall maintain and preserve all accounts, bills, receipts, and any other documents necessary to substantiate the financial reports required by this subchapter, §
21-8-401
et seq., §
21-8-701
et seq., and §
21-8-801
et seq. for a period of at least four (4) years from the date of the filing of the statement or report.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 2; 1999, No. 553, § 40.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 6 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS (§§ 21-8-601 — 21-8-607) › Section 21-8-606 - Duties of public officials

The Secretary of State, each county clerk, and each city clerk or recorder shall:
(1)
Provide forms approved by the Arkansas Ethics Commission for registration and for statements required by this subchapter, §
21-8-401
et seq., §
21-8-701
et seq., and §
21-8-801
et seq. to all persons required to file; and
(2)
Make all statements and reports filed available for public inspection and copying at a reasonable cost during regular office hours.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 2; Init. Meas. 1990, No. 1, § 7; 2001, No. 1839, § 29.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 6 - DISCLOSURE BY LOBBYISTS (§§ 21-8-601 — 21-8-607) › Section 21-8-607 - Prohibited acts

(a)
No person shall purposely employ any lobbyist who is required to register as a registered lobbyist but is not registered pursuant to this chapter.
(b)
No person engaging in lobbying shall:
(1)
Influence or attempt to influence, by coercion, bribery, or threat of economic sanction, any public servant in the discharge of the duties of his or her office;
(2)
Purposely provide false information to any public servant as to any material fact pertaining to any legislative or administrative action;
(3)
Purposely omit, conceal, or falsify in any manner information required by the registration and lobbyist activity reports;
(4)
Contract to receive or accept compensation that is dependent in any manner upon:
(A)
The success or failure of a legislative or administrative action; or
(B)
The outcome of any executive, legislative, or administrative action relating to the solicitation or securing of a procurement contract; or
(5)
(A)
Provide payment for food or beverages at any location or event at which the lobbyist is not present physically.
(B)
Subdivision (b)(5)(A) of this section shall not apply to a special event under §
21-8-402(20)
.
(c)
(1)
A person convicted of violating subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section is:
(A)
Prohibited from acting as a registered lobbyist for a period of three (3) years from the date of the conviction; and
(B)
Subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(2)
Any person violating the three-year ban shall be deemed guilty of an additional violation of this subchapter.
(d)
Any person who acts as a lobbyist as defined by §
21-8-402(11)
but purposely fails to register within five (5) days of beginning lobbying activities as required by §
21-8-601
is subject to a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(e)
(1)
On a lobbyist registration form, a person acting as a lobbyist shall not:
(A)
Purposely provide false information; or
(B)
Purposely omit information.
(2)
A person who violates subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall:
(A)
Not be considered a registered lobbyist; and
(B)
Be subject to a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(f)
A person convicted of three (3) or more violations of a provision of this subchapter shall be permanently prohibited from acting as a registered lobbyist in this state.
(g)
An expunged record shall not serve as the basis for disqualification under this section.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 2; 2009, No. 963, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 7 - DISCLOSURE BY STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTEREST (§§ 21-8-701 — 21-8-705) › Section 21-8-702 - Forms

Forms used by persons in filing statements as required in this subchapter shall provide for the signature of the person, under penalty of false swearing, with respect to the truth and accuracy of the statements made on the form.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 3; 1999, No. 553, § 45.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 7 - DISCLOSURE BY STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTEREST (§§ 21-8-701 — 21-8-705) › Section 21-8-703 - Place and manner of filing

(a)
The statement of financial interest shall be filed as follows:
(1)
State or district public servants and candidates for state or district public office required to file shall file with the Secretary of State;
(2)
County, township, or school district public servants and candidates for county, township, or school district public office required to file shall file with the county clerks;
(3)
Municipal public servants and candidates for municipal office required to file shall file with the city clerk or recorder, as the case may be;
(4)
All city attorneys, whether elected or appointed, shall file with the city clerk of the municipality within which they serve;
(5)
Members of regional boards or commissions shall file with the county clerk of the county in which they reside; and
(6)
District judges shall file with the Secretary of State.
(b)
Any report required by this subchapter shall be deemed timely filed if it is:
(1)
Hand-delivered to the appropriate public official on or before the date due;
(2)
Mailed to the appropriate public official, properly addressed, postage prepaid, bearing a postmark indicating that it was received by the post office or common carrier on or before the date due;
(3)
Received via facsimile by the appropriate public official on or before the date due, provided the original is received by the appropriate public official within ten (10) days of the transmission; or
(4)
Received by the appropriate public official in a readable electronic format which is acceptable to such public official and approved by the Arkansas Ethics Commission.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 721,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 475,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1989, No. 719, § 3; 1999, No. 553, § 46; 2001, No. 1839, § 31.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 7 - DISCLOSURE BY STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTEREST (§§ 21-8-701 — 21-8-705) › Section 21-8-704 - Filing by persons called to active duty - Exceptions

If a person who is required to file a statement of financial interest under this subchapter is called to active duty in the United States Armed Forces:
(1)
The person shall be allowed an additional one hundred eighty (180) days to file the statement of financial interest required by this subchapter; and
(2)
The statement of financial interest may be completed by the spouse of the person. If the statement of financial interest is completed by the spouse of the person, the spouse's signature shall be sufficient for the requirement of §
21-8-702
.
Acts 1991, No. 472, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 7 - DISCLOSURE BY STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTEREST (§§ 21-8-701 — 21-8-705) › Section 21-8-705 - Filing of additional statement of financial interest in year in which party filing period is held

If the party filing period under §
7-7-203
ends before January 1 of the year of the general election, a candidate for elective office shall file a statement of financial interest for the previous calendar year no later than January 31 of the year of the general election in addition to the statement of financial interest required under §
21-8-701
.
Added by Act 2021, No. 437,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2021, No. 254,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added byAct 2015EX1, No. 4,§ 5, eff. 5/29/2015, expired 12/31/2016.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 8 - DISCLOSURE BY STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-801 — 21-8-804) › Section 21-8-801 - Prohibited acts generally

(a)
No public servant shall:
(1)
Receive a gift or compensation as defined in §
21-8-401
et seq., other than income and benefits from the governmental body to which he or she is duly entitled, for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of his or her office or position; or
(2)
Purposely use or disclose to any other person or entity confidential government information acquired by him or her in the course of and by reason of the public servant's official duties, to secure anything of material value or benefit for himself or herself or his or her family.
(b)
(1)
No person shall confer a gift or compensation as defined in §
21-8-401
et seq. to any public servant, the receipt of which is prohibited by subdivision (a)(1) of this section.
(2)
(A)
The first violation of this subsection by any person other than a registered lobbyist shall result in a written warning.
(B)
Upon a second violation and subsequent violations by persons other than registered lobbyists and upon a first violation by registered lobbyists, the penalties provided for in §
7-6-218
shall apply.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 4; 2001, No. 1839, § 32.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 8 - DISCLOSURE BY STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-801 — 21-8-804) › Section 21-8-803 - Reporting of potential conflicts

(a)
A legislator who is required to take an action in the discharge of his or her official duties that may affect his or her financial interest or cause financial benefit or detriment to him or her, or a business in which he or she is an officer, director, stockholder owning more than ten percent (10%) of the stock of the company, owner, trustee, partner, or employee, which is distinguishable from the effects of the action on the public generally or a broad segment of the public, shall:
(1)
Prepare a written statement describing the matter requiring action and stating the potential conflict; and
(2)
(A)
Deliver a copy of the statement to the appropriate official to be filed with the statement of financial interest.
(B)
The copy of the statement may be delivered in person by the public official, by mail, or by a person authorized by the public official to deliver the copy.
(b)
The obligation to report a potential conflict of interest under this section arises as soon as the legislator is aware of the conflict.
(c)
If the statement of financial interest filed by the legislator makes the conflict readily apparent, then no report need be filed.
Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 21 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 21-1-101 — 21-15-113) › Chapter 8 - ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-101 — 21-8-1005) › Subchapter 8 - DISCLOSURE BY STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST (§§ 21-8-801 — 21-8-804) › Section 21-8-804 - Gifts to governmental entities

(a)
(1)
The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, Commissioner of State Lands, and Attorney General, in their official capacity, may accept gifts, grants, and donations of money or property on behalf of the state for any lawful public purpose.
(2)
The President Pro Tempore of the Senate, in his or her official capacity, may accept gifts, grants, and donations of money or property on behalf of the Senate for any lawful public purpose.
(3)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, in his or her official capacity, may accept gifts, grants, and donations of money or property on behalf of the House of Representatives for any lawful public purpose.
(4)
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in his or her official capacity, may accept gifts, grants, and donations of money or property on behalf of the Supreme Court for any lawful public purpose.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, the items received shall:
(A)
Not be of such a personal nature that their use is limited to a specific person or persons;
(B)
Be available to be enjoyed by the public at large; and
(C)
Become property of the governmental entity to which they were donated.
(2)
The designated officials may accept donations of money for the purpose of hosting the:
(A)
Official swearing-in and inaugural events of the constitutional officers, Senate, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court justices;
(B)
Official recognition event for the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and
(C)
Official recognition event for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(c)
The public official accepting the gift, grant, or donation of money on behalf of the appropriate entity shall disclose to the Arkansas Ethics Commission on a quarterly basis:
(1)
The gift, grant, or donation of money received;
(2)
The person donating the gift, grant, or donation of money; and
(3)
The estimated value of the gift, grant, or donation of money.
Acts 2001, No. 239, § 2.