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AR HB1843

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Delia Haak

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires Governor appointments to agricultural promotion boards be confirmed by the Senate for the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board, Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board, Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board, Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board, Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board, and Arkansas Beef Council

  • Maintains existing board composition and nomination processes through industry organizations while adding Senate confirmation requirement to the appointment process

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 2-20-610 regarding resident agents for the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board

  • Includes temporary language that prohibits shortening terms of current board members and implements changes as terms expire and vacancies are filled

  • Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2023, to align with appropriation bills for the Department of Agriculture and Department of Finance and Administration

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Agricultural Promotion Boards; To Amend The Law Concerning The Appointment And Confirmation Of Members Of Agricultural Promotion Boards; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development4/3/2023

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