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AR SB194

Bill

Status

Passed

3/14/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes the Secretary of the Department of Corrections appointment authority from the Board of Corrections to the Governor, while keeping the Board's appointment power.

  • The Secretary will now serve at the pleasure of the Governor instead of the Board of Corrections.

  • Declares an emergency based on the need for uniform reporting structure among departmental secretaries to ensure public safety and proper correctional system oversight.

  • Effective date is upon Governor's approval, upon expiration of the Governor's veto period if not acted upon, or upon veto override by the legislature.

  • Bill was approved by the Governor on March 2, 2023.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Secretary Of The Department Of Corrections; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB194 is now Act 185

3/14/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/21/2023
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/13/2023
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/6/2023

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