What is the status of HB1519?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1519?

Frances Cavenaugh (R, 30), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1519?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1519

Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Arkansas HB1519: TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HIRING AND CONTRACTING OF EMPLOYEES FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, STATE BANK DEPARTMENT, AND STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT

Q: What is HB1519?

HB1519 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HIRING AND CONTRACTING OF EMPLOYEES FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, STATE BANK DEPARTMENT, AND STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT.

Q: What does HB1519 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to allow the secretary of the department of commerce to participate in the hiring and contracting of employees for the state insurance department, state bank department, and state securities department; and for other purposes. subtitle to allow the secretary of the department of commerce to participate in the hiring and contracting of employees for the state insurance department, state bank department, and state securities department.

Status: Failed, May 5, 2025

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to allow the secretary of the department of commerce to participate in the hiring and contracting of employees for the state insurance department, state bank department, and state securities department; and for other purposes. subtitle to allow the secretary of the department of commerce to participate in the hiring and contracting of employees for the state insurance department, state bank department, and state securities department.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HIRING AND CONTRACTING OF EMPLOYEES FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, STATE BANK DEPARTMENT, AND STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HIRING AND CONTRACTING OF EMPLOYEES FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, STATE BANK DEPARTMENT, AND STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. DO NOT CODIFY. Legislative findings and intent. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Shared services allow state agencies to streamline workflows, accelerate decision-making, and improve administrative responsiveness; (2) This act allows for the pooling of resources and the coordination of essential services, such as human resources, procurement, and information technology, to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste while complying with state and federal law; and (3) Shared services allow state agencies to benefit from standardized services, encourages collaboration, interagency cooperation, and *ANS190* 03-11-2025 09:47:44 ANS190 As Engrossed: H3/11/25 HB1519 resource sharing, fostering greater knowledge exchange and expertise across government entities. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Secretary of Commerce who participates in shared services shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws. SECTION 2. Arkansas Code …

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Arkansas HB1519: TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HIRING AND CONTRACTING OF EMPLOYEES FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, STATE BANK DEPARTMENT, AND STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT

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