SR1
To Extend The First Extraordinary Session Of The Ninety-fourth General Assembly To Consider Legislation To Repeal The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023.
Last Action (Sept. 14, 2023): Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Resolution 1 acts as a procedural mechanism to extend the First Extraordinary Session of the 94th Arkansas General Assembly. Pursuant to Article 6, Section 19 of the Arkansas Constitution, the resolution authorizes the legislature to remain in session for up to fifteen days beyond the business specified in the Governor’s original proclamation. The primary purpose of this extension is to provide the Senate with the time required to deliberate and consider potential legislation to repeal the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023. The resolution confirms that the legislature has already addressed the matters originally designated by the Governor for the session.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are legislators who support the repeal of the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023 and those constituents, local government entities, or interest groups advocating for the regulation or reversal of policies related to data center operations in the state.
Who Might Suffer?
The primary groups negatively impacted would be entities within the data center industry that invested in Arkansas based on the 2023 Act, as well as proponents of that original legislation who wish to see it remain in effect without legislative intervention or reversal.
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