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AR SB557

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Steve Crowell

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall consist of 15 members with modified appointment procedures for nine Governor-appointed members

  • One member must be from a levee or drainage district board, and one must be an active or former agricultural producer nominated jointly by the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation and the Agricultural Council of Arkansas

  • One member appointed by the Governor shall have an interest in the protection, restoration, and management of the state's habitats, plants, and animals (replacing the previous Senate confirmation requirement)

  • Three members each shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to serve at their pleasure

  • Current commission members' terms shall not be shortened; changes shall be implemented as existing terms expire and vacancies occur

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Environmental Quality Act Of 1973; And To Amend The Membership Of The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.

Last Action

Notification that SB557 is now Act 665

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development4/5/2023
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/31/2023

Full Bill Text

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