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AR HR1001

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/8/2020

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shepherd

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2020 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Extends the Fiscal Session of the 92nd General Assembly until 12:00 noon on May 22, 2020

  • Authorizes the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate to reconvene or adjourn the General Assembly before May 22, 2020 via joint proclamation, with automatic sine die adjournment on that date if neither action is taken

  • Keeps the House and Senate open on regular business days through May 22, 2020 to allow the Governor 5 days to sign or veto bills as required by Arkansas Constitution Article 6, § 15

  • Permits the House to recess for periods of 4 consecutive days or longer by Speaker declaration and the Senate to recess for periods of 4 consecutive days or longer by President Pro Tempore declaration

  • Authorizes the House of Representatives to convene and adjourn outside the State Capitol Building at the Jack Stephens Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock or other locations within the seat of government to maintain social distancing during the COVID-19 public health emergency

Legislative Description

To Provide For An Extension And Sine Die Adjournment Of The Fiscal Session Of The Ninety-second General Assembly; And To Provide For Recesses Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

4/8/2020

Full Bill Text

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