SCR 3 Summary

• Adopts the joint rules governing how the Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate operate together during the 93rd General Assembly (2021).

• Establishes procedures for joint sessions, bill processing, enrollment, signing, and submission to the Governor, including requirements for clear and fair enrollment without alterations.

• Requires all bills and resolutions be prepared using an automated bill preparation system developed by the Bureau of Legislative Research, with specific formatting showing strikethrough for deletions and underlines for additions.

• Sets deadlines for bill introduction: appropriation bills by the 50th day of regular session (with 2/3 approval required after), health care licensing bills by the 15th day, and constitutional amendments by the 31st day, with extensions for weekend deadlines.

• Governs congressional matters including conference committees, constitutional amendment procedures (limiting to two amendments per chamber unless 2/3 approval granted), and restrictions on interim committee meetings during pre-legislative periods.