Rule Promulgation Notice
Posted on: 10/17/2025 2:13 pm
Notice
The Arkansas Secretary of State shall promulgate rules and forms pursuant to Act 998 of the 95th Arkansas General Assembly’s Regular Session of 2025. This rule requires representatives of hostile foreign principals to register no less than quarterly if those representatives engage in political activity in the State of Arkansas as well as requires foreign-supported political organizations to file a yearly registration. The rule also details investigation, hearing, and enforcement procedures for Act 998 and the promulgated rules.
Public comments can be sent to legal@sos.arkansas.gov and a public comment hearing shall be held if twenty-five (25) persons or an organization of 25 persons requests an oral hearing for public comment pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 25-15-204 (a)(2)(B).
Download the Proposed Rule here: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/116.00_.25-001P_.pdf