SB44
To Clarify The Law Concerning When Interim Committees May Meet During A Legislative Recess.
Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 44 proposes to modify the operational rules for Arkansas legislative interim committees. The primary purpose of the bill is to repeal Arkansas Code § 10-2-223, which currently grants committees the authority to convene during legislative recesses lasting two weeks or longer. By repealing this section, the legislation removes the specific statutory provision that allows these meetings to occur during such breaks and authorizes the associated payment of mileage and per diem to legislators attending those meetings. The bill serves to clarify or restrict the conditions under which interim committees may meet while the General Assembly is in recess. The legislation does not replace the statute but eliminates the authorization for meetings during specific recess periods.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries of this bill are the taxpayers of Arkansas, as the repeal of this statute reduces the potential for legislative expenditures related to mileage and per diem payments incurred during mid-session recesses.
Who Might Suffer?
Legislators are the group most directly impacted, as they would lose the authorization to meet in official committee sessions during recesses of two weeks or more, thereby forfeiting the ability to claim per diem and mileage for those specific instances.
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