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AR SB1172

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

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

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