AR SB1049

Repeals Arkansas Code § 10-2-103(b)(3) regarding the Coordinator of House Legislative Services' duties related to interim expense fund payments.

Amends § 10-2-212 to authorize the Senate Efficiency Committee and Speaker of the House to establish per diem and mileage reimbursement methods for General Assembly members, with maximum annual reimbursement amounts of $5,820, $6,540, or $14,400 depending on member election.

Allows General Assembly members to elect not to receive per diem and mileage payments and instead receive up to an additional $10,200 per year in reimbursement, with elections occurring before the fifth day of a regular session.

Amends § 10-2-215 to restructure committee chair and vice chair reimbursement amounts, with chairs receiving $3,600 annually, vice chairs receiving $2,400 annually, and subcommittee chairs receiving $1,800 annually, capped at $3,600 total per member per year.

Repeals § 10-2-216 eliminating separate reimbursement provisions for the Coordinator of House Legislative Services/Parliamentarian and declares an emergency effective date to implement recommendations from Amendment 94.