SB551

Senate Bill 551 is a technical legislative act designed to update the official title of the head of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education from 'Director' to 'Commissioner' throughout the Arkansas Code. The bill also includes provisions to amend the process by which this individual is appointed and declares an emergency to ensure the changes take effect immediately upon enactment. It systematically revises numerous sections of existing law that currently reference the director, replacing the term to align with the new nomenclature. The bill does not create new programs or significantly alter the substantive duties associated with the position but rather focuses on administrative consistency and statutory updates.