Arkansas SB44: TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING WHEN INTERIM COMMITTEES MAY MEET DURING A LEGISLATIVE RECESS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to clarify the law concerning when interim committees may meet during a legislative recess; to repeal the provision of the law permitting interim committee meetings during a recess of two (2) weeks or more; and for other purposes. subtitle to clarify the law concerning when interim committees may meet during a legislative recess.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING WHEN INTERIM COMMITTEES MAY MEET DURING A LEGISLATIVE RECESS; TO REPEAL THE PROVISION OF THE LAW PERMITTING INTERIM COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING A RECESS OF TWO (2) WEEKS OR MORE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING WHEN INTERIM COMMITTEES MAY MEET DURING A LEGISLATIVE RECESS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 10-2-223 is repealed. 10-2-223. Authorization to meet during legislative recess -- Compensation. (a) The various committees of the General Assembly that are authorized to meet during the interim between legislative sessions are hereby authorized to meet during a recess of the General Assembly of two (2) weeks or more in duration. (b) A member of the General Assembly attending meetings of his or her assigned committees or meetings of committees to which he or she is invited by the chair or chairs during the recess shall be entitled to mileage and per diem at the same rate and from the same sources as for attending committee meetings held after sine die adjournment of the General Assembly. *JET012* 01/10/2025 5:06:15 PM JET012

Read the full official text

Sponsors

• Bart Hester (R, 33) · primary sponsor
• Brian Evans (R, 68)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. January 13, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE
3. January 13, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB44?

SB44 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING WHEN INTERIM COMMITTEES MAY MEET DURING A LEGISLATIVE RECESS.

What does SB44 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to clarify the law concerning when interim committees may meet during a legislative recess; to repeal the provision of the law permitting interim committee meetings during a recess of two (2) weeks or more; and for other purposes. subtitle to clarify the law concerning when interim committees may meet during a legislative recess.

What is the status of SB44?

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

Who sponsored SB44?

Bart Hester (R, 33), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB44?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB44