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AR SB467
Bill
Status
4/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Missy Irvin
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AI Summary
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Reduces the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission from 15 members to 7 members total.
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Decreases Governor-appointed members from 8 to 4, while maintaining representation of at least one member per congressional district with no more than 2 per district.
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Removes four ex-officio members: State Forester, Director of the Oil and Gas Commission, Director of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, and State Geologist, effective immediately upon enactment.
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Changes the quorum requirement from 9 members to a simple majority of the total membership.
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Implements changes gradually for Governor-appointed members as terms expire or vacancies occur, without shortening current members' terms.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Arkansas Pollution Control And Ecology Commission; And To Amend The Membership Of The Arkansas Pollution Control And Ecology Commission.
Last Action
Notification that SB467 is now Act 704
4/11/2023