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HR1002

To Authorize Recesses Of Either Or Both Chambers For Periods Of Four Consecutive Days Or Longer.

Passed

Last Action (April 16, 2024): READ AND ADOPTED.

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AI-Generated Summary

House Resolution 1002 authorizes the Arkansas House of Representatives and the Senate to recess for periods of four or more consecutive days during the 2024 Fiscal Session. Under the terms of the resolution, such a recess may be declared by the Speaker of the House for the House of Representatives, and by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate for the Senate. The resolution provides the necessary procedural framework to manage the legislative calendar during the fiscal session. It does not alter the underlying duties or constitutional requirements of the legislative session, but rather formalizes the ability of chamber leadership to call for extended breaks.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are the members of the Arkansas House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as their leadership teams, who gain increased flexibility in scheduling and managing the legislative session calendar.

Who Might Suffer?

No specific groups or entities are clearly negatively impacted, although constituents or interest groups seeking immediate legislative action or oversight during a declared recess period may experience delays in the legislative process.

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