§ 10-2-501 - Preparation. - Arkansas Statutes

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.