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AR HB1189

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Frances Cavenaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits cabinet-level department secretaries from accepting additional salary from any source for performing their duties as secretaries, with limited exceptions for Arkansas National Guard service, U.S. Armed Forces service, and work performed as a physician or related to professional licenses or certifications.

  • Extends the prohibition to other employment or consulting work relating to the scope of their duties as cabinet-level department secretaries, with the same exceptions for military service and licensed professional work.

  • Clarifies that military service and licensed professional work are not considered other employment or consulting work under the restrictions.

  • Allows cabinet-level department secretaries to continue receiving expense reimbursements and employee benefits as provided by state law.

  • Excludes the Secretary of the Department of Education from the restrictions in Arkansas Code § 21-5-1403.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Regular Salary Procedures And Restrictions Act; And To Eliminate Additional Salary Payments To Cabinet-level Department Secretaries.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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