Rules on Campaign Finance and Disclosure, 7 CAR pt. 3

The proposed amendments will bring the Rules on Campaign Finance and Disclosure, 7 CAR pt. 3, into conformity with legislation passed during the 95th General Assembly in 2025.

A public hearing was held on August 21, 2026. The period expired on August 19, 2026. The agency received no public comments. Grant Wise, an attorney with the Bureau of Legislative Research, asked the following questions and received the following responses: 1. 7 CAR § 3-140(b)(1)(C)(iv) – This provision appears to track Arkansas Code § 7-6-208(c)(2)(C)(iv). However, where the statute makes a reference to “this subchapter” the rule cites to “this section”. Was this intended? RESPONSE: The updated draft has been correct to comport with the statutory language. 2. 7 CAR § 3-141(b)(4) – 7 CAR § 3-141, contents of reports of contributions – candidates for school district, township, or municipal office, appears to be premised in large part on Arkansas Code § 7-6-208, concerning reports of contributions for candidates for school district, township, or municipal office. The proposed rule adds language in subdivision (b)(4) concerning a candidate keeping remaining funds. While Act 592 of 2025, § 5, added this same language to Arkansas Code § 7-6-207, that statute concerns reports of contributions for state or district office. Act 994 of 2025, § 1, repealed this same language from Arkansas Co

• Rule packet: B.1.b AEC Rules on Campaign Fin and Dsclsr and Relevant Acts
• ALC summary agenda Oct 15, 2026
• ALC agenda Oct 15, 2026
• ALC meeting video Oct 15, 2026
• Arkansas Register, November 2026