HR 1001 Summary

• Adopts the comprehensive rules governing the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 94th General Assembly covering member conduct, procedures, committees, and legislative processes.

• Establishes key leadership roles including the Speaker (selected by members at convening), Speaker-designate (elected by secret ballot following fiscal sessions), and Speaker Pro Tempore, along with their duties and responsibilities.

• Defines committee structure with 10 standing committees (5 Class A, 5 Class B), 7 select committees, and 3 special committees; specifies membership selection by seniority and committee procedures including quorum requirements and bill consideration protocols.

• Outlines parliamentary procedures for debate, voting, bill introduction and processing, amendments, and motions with specific vote requirements (majority of quorum, 2/3 vote, etc.) and deadlines for different types of legislation.

• Establishes requirements for fiscal impact statements on bills affecting municipalities, counties, education, corrections, health benefit plans, and lottery programs; requires statements be available before committee and full House action.