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AR SB697

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-123-305 to change the Director appointment process for the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission from being employed by the Commission to being appointed by the Governor.

  • The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor, allowing for removal at the Governor's discretion.

  • The Arkansas Fair Housing Commission retains authority to set the Director's compensation, duties, authority, and responsibilities.

  • The Commission may authorize the Director to hire necessary staff and provide services, furnishings, equipment, and office space.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Laws To Improve Certain Boards, Commissions, And Promotion Boards.

Last Action

Notification that SB697 is now Act 774

3/31/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/23/2017
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/6/2017

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