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AR SB1172
Bill
Status
Failed
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
- Increases Arkansas Agriculture Board voting membership from 21 to 23 members while maintaining 8 nonvoting ex officio members
- Adds two new voting member positions: one appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
- Changes term length for Governor-appointed members from four (4) years to two (2) years, with staggered expiration dates
- Specifies that Governor-appointed members may serve no more than two (2) terms and that President Pro Tempore and Speaker appointees may serve no more than two-year terms
- Clarifies vacancy-filling procedures for board positions appointed by the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Membership Of The Arkansas Agriculture Board.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/17/2013
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/11/2013
Full Bill Text
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