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HR1002

To Confirm The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee's Selection Of Kevin White As The Legislative Auditor.

Passed

Last Action (Jan. 16, 2025): READ AND ADOPTED.

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AI-Generated Summary

House Resolution 1002 is a procedural action taken by the Arkansas House of Representatives to formally confirm the appointment of Kevin White as the Legislative Auditor. The resolution cites Arkansas Code 10-4-405(a), which requires the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee's selection of a Legislative Auditor to be presented to and confirmed by both houses of the General Assembly. Kevin White was selected for the position by the committee in September 2022 and officially assumed the role on July 1, 2024, following the retirement of the previous auditor. The resolution serves as the House's official confirmation of this selection process.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

Kevin White benefits from this resolution as it provides formal legislative confirmation for his position as Legislative Auditor. The Arkansas General Assembly and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee benefit by fulfilling their statutory obligation to confirm the appointment, thereby ensuring the administrative compliance and continuity of the office of the Legislative Auditor.

Who Might Suffer?

There are no identifiable groups or entities that are negatively impacted by this resolution, as it is a routine procedural confirmation of an existing appointment process required by Arkansas law.

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