TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GUIDANCE OUT OF THE DARKNESS ACT; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO PUBLISH FEDERAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS ONLINE.

House Bill 1494, known as the "Arkansas Guidance Out of the Darkness Act," requires Arkansas state agencies to publish specific federal guidance documents on their publicly accessible websites. This applies to documents that influence state laws, the administration of federal funds, or provide recommendations for federal compliance. Agencies must post the full document, the date it was received, and a summary of its potential impact within 30 days. The bill aims to increase transparency regarding how federal guidance affects state policies, with the Auditor of State tasked with reviewing agency compliance annually.