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AR HB1165
Bill
Status
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Andy Davis
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AI Summary
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Creates the Department of the Military as a new cabinet-level department effective July 1, 2019, consolidating the Bureau of War Records and the State Military Department under unified leadership
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Establishes the Secretary of the Department of the Military as the executive head, who serves at the pleasure of the Governor and must also serve as the Adjutant General with appropriate qualifications
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Transfers administrative functions of the Bureau of War Records and State Military Department to the new cabinet-level department while preserving their existing statutory duties
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Updates references throughout Arkansas Code (26 sections total) to replace "State Military Department" with "Department of the Military" across military, financial, personnel, and retirement systems regulations
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Declares an emergency and sets the effective date for July 1, 2019, to allow implementation at the beginning of the fiscal year
Legislative Description
To Create The Transformation And Efficiencies Act Of 2019; To Establish Cabinet-level Departments; To Establish The Cabinet-level Department Of The Military; To Transfer Various State Agencies; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
4/24/2019