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AR SR7

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Terry Rice

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2022 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Senator Rice or Senator Irvin to introduce a bill modifying state contributions to the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 21-5-414(b) to remove the $550 monthly cap on state contributions per budgeted employee position, allowing the Chief Fiscal Officer to set contribution amounts.

  • Declares an emergency due to inadequacy of the current insurance program to provide sustainable, affordable health benefits for public school and state employees.

  • Establishes the bill becomes effective upon Governor approval, expiration of veto period without action, or veto override by the legislature.

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Modify The State Contribution To The State And Public School Life And Health Insurance Program.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

3/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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