AR HB1637

Creates a process for Arkansas General Assembly to review presidential executive orders that have not been approved by Congress, with the Legislative Council reviewing during interim periods and the Joint Budget Committee reviewing during legislative sessions.

Allows standing committees to request the Attorney General to provide written opinions on whether executive orders are constitutional, conflict with Arkansas Constitution, warrant seeking exemptions, or should be challenged as unconstitutional exercises of legislative authority.

Prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, and entities receiving state appropriations from implementing presidential executive orders using state resources and personnel if the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee determines the order is unconstitutional and restricts rights related to pandemics, natural resources, agriculture, land use, financial sector regulation, or Second Amendment rights.

Requires the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee to affirmatively vote to report unconstitutionality determinations to the Governor, who may then direct non-implementation of the executive order.

Became law on April 8, 2021 without the Governor's signature.