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AR SB506
Bill
Status
4/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Breanne Davis
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AI Summary
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Transfers six agricultural promotional boards to the Department of Agriculture: 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.
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All statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, records, personnel, property, and unexpended appropriations of the transferred entities move to the Department of Agriculture.
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Board members continue to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate according to existing procedures, and all current orders, rules, and regulations remain in effect.
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The Department of Agriculture is required to provide annual reports to the Governor and relevant legislative committees on the activities and programs of each transferred board.
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Act becomes effective July 1, 2023, declared an emergency to coincide with the Department of Agriculture's appropriation bills.
Legislative Description
To Transfer Certain Entities To The Department Of Agriculture; And To Transfer Agricultural Promotional Boards To The Department Of Agriculture By A Cabinet-level Department Transfer; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB506 is now Act 712
4/11/2023