Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices at the local level of state government in Arkansas.

Highlights:

• Prohibits local governments from implementing hiring and employment policies that take into account diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI offices, or programs, policies, practices, or applicant statements that promote DEI (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits Local officials or contractors from compelling another official or contractor to “personally affirm, adopt, or adhere” to certain beliefs or ideals specified in the bill (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that private citizens would have a right to sue local governments if they do not cease violations of the prohibition within 30 days of being notified under the bill (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices at the local level of state government in Arkansas.

Highlights:

• Prohibits local governments from implementing hiring and employment policies that take into account diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI offices, or programs, policies, practices, or applicant statements that promote DEI (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits Local officials or contractors from compelling another official or contractor to “personally affirm, adopt, or adhere” to certain beliefs or ideals specified in the bill (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that private citizens would have a right to sue local governments if they do not cease violations of the prohibition within 30 days of being notified under the bill (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text