Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023)
Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10)
Chapter 2 - LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS (§§ 10-2-101 — 10-2-501)
Subchapter 5 - BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AND AMENDMENTS (§ 10-2-501)
Section 10-2-501 - Preparation

• (a) A member of the General Assembly may choose to impose the restrictions of subsection (b) of this section by filing written notice with the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

• (b) If requested in writing by a member of the General Assembly, the staff of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall not:
  • (1) Draft any bill, resolution, or amendment for the member pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the member;
  • (2) List the name of the member on any bill, resolution, or amendment pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the member; or
  • (3) On a bill, resolution, or amendment of which the member is the lead sponsor, establish the order of cosponsors pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the lead sponsor.

• (c) The prior direct approval requirement of this section is met when a senator or representative communicates authorization to the staff of the bureau by telephone, electronic mail, fax, other written document, or in person.

Acts 2003, No. 1725, § 1; 2005, No. 493, § 1.