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HR1049

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

Passed

Last Action (Feb. 25, 2025): READ AND ADOPTED.

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AI-Generated Summary

House Resolution 1049 authorizes the Arkansas House of Representatives and the Arkansas Senate to take recesses for periods of four or more consecutive days during the Regular Session. Under this resolution, the Speaker of the House is granted the authority to declare such recesses for the House, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate is granted the authority to declare such recesses for the Senate. The measure provides a procedural mechanism for the legislative chambers to pause their sessions for extended durations if necessary. It applies specifically to the 95th General Assembly's Regular Session.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are the members of the Arkansas House of Representatives and the Arkansas Senate, as this resolution provides them with increased flexibility in scheduling and managing the legislative calendar during the Regular Session.

Who Might Suffer?

Constituents and stakeholders who require constant or uninterrupted legislative activity to address urgent policy matters or advocacy needs may be negatively impacted by the potential delays in the legislative process caused by these extended recesses.

Read Full Bill on arkleg.state.ar.us