HR1001

House Resolution 1001 formally adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 94th General Assembly of Arkansas. The text outlines the procedural framework for House operations, including requirements for member attendance, seat selection based on seniority, and the quorum necessary to conduct business. It defines the powers and duties of the Speaker of the House, including the process for selecting a Speaker-designate via secret ballot. The resolution also establishes the roles and responsibilities of the Chief of Staff, the Coordinator of Legislative Services, and the Chief Clerk. Additionally, it sets guidelines for voting procedures, committee participation, and the maintenance of legislative records. It specifically prohibits the seating of any member who resigned from public office as part of a plea agreement to avoid felony prosecution. The document serves as the governing internal policy manual for the daily functioning of the legislative body.