AR HB1730

Maintains the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission with 10 members including the Governor or designee, Secretary of State (as chair), Director of Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, Secretary of Parks Heritage and Tourism, one licensed landscape architect, one licensed architect, two citizen members at large, and appointments from the Senate President Pro Tempore and House Speaker.

Changes the appointment process so that citizen members and professional architects serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of State rather than fixed four-year terms, with appointments expiring June 30.

Modifies the professional appointment procedure so the American Society of Landscape Architects and American Institute of Architects submit candidate lists upon request for vacant positions rather than automatically within 90 days before term expiration.

Authorizes the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to promulgate rules for its operations following procedures outlined in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act.

Changes language in project requirements from "requests" to "applications" and adds requirement to demonstrate consistency with Capitol Zoning District Commission zoning rules.