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AR HB1273

Bill

Status

Passed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 22-3-503(c) to require that any monument constructed on or removed from State Capitol grounds must be authorized by an act of the General Assembly before consideration by the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission.

  • Prohibits the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission from considering construction or removal of monuments without prior legislative authorization.

  • Shifts legislative oversight to occur before commission approval rather than after, ensuring the General Assembly has advance authority over monument decisions.

  • Declares an emergency clause, making the act effective immediately upon Governor approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override to ensure proper legislative oversight of capitol grounds monuments.

  • Approved by Governor on February 22, 2017.

Legislative Description

To Require An Act By The General Assembly To Authorize The Construction Or Removal Of A Monument On State Capitol Grounds; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that HB1273 is now Act 274

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/6/2017
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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