SR26
To Authorize Recesses Of Either Or Both Chambers For Periods Of Four Consecutive Days Or Longer.
Last Action (Feb. 20, 2025): Sine Die adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Resolution 26 authorizes both the Arkansas House of Representatives and the Arkansas Senate to take recesses lasting four or more consecutive days during the regular legislative session. Under this resolution, the Speaker of the House is empowered to declare such recesses for the House, while the President Pro Tempore of the Senate is empowered to declare them for the Senate. This measure provides a formal procedural mechanism for the legislative chambers to pause proceedings for extended periods. It does not mandate any specific recess schedule but rather grants the leadership of each chamber the authority to trigger these breaks as they deem necessary. The resolution is intended to provide flexibility in the legislative calendar during the 95th General Assembly.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the members of the Arkansas General Assembly, specifically the leadership, as the resolution provides them with greater flexibility in managing the legislative schedule and the logistical demands of the session.
Who Might Suffer?
The primary group potentially negatively impacted would be those awaiting timely legislative action or those who rely on the continuous operation of the legislative session, as extended recesses could delay the progress of bill processing, committee hearings, and final voting deadlines.
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