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AR HB1725
Bill
Status
2/28/2017
Primary Sponsor
Dan Douglas
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AI Summary
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Transfers seven agencies to the Arkansas Agriculture Department by type 4 transfer: Abandoned Pesticide Advisory Board, Arkansas Forestry Commission, Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, State Plant Board, Arkansas Farm Mediation Office, Veterinary Medical Examining Board, and Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters
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Retains all boards and commissions of transferred agencies with their existing statutory authority, powers, duties, and functions
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Directors of transferred agencies shall be nominated by their respective boards and confirmed by the Governor, serving at the Governor's pleasure
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Transfers all records, personnel, property, unexpended balances, and revenue accounts to the Arkansas Agriculture Department while requiring revenues to be used solely for their original purposes
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Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2017, citing the need to align accounting and budgeting across multiple state agencies
Legislative Description
To Transfer Various State Agencies To The Arkansas Agriculture Department Through A Type 4 Transfer; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in the House at Sine Die
5/1/2017