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AR HB1365
Bill
Status
4/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karilyn Brown
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AI Summary
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Removes requirements that specific board positions be filled by racial minorities, African-Americans, Hispanics, or females across approximately 20 state boards and commissions
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Eliminates diversity mandates from bodies including the Arkansas Financial Education Commission, State Board of Education, Professional Bail Bond Licensing Board, State Athletic Commission, and Arkansas Board of Pharmacy
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Repeals Arkansas Code §§ 17-80-301 and 17-80-302, which required appointing authorities for health-related boards to consider recommendations from minority health professional associations
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Deletes requirements that the Commission on Closing the Achievement Gap include specific numbers of African-American and Hispanic members among Governor's appointees
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Approved April 21, 2025, as Act 938 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Remove Racial And Gender Quotas And Qualifications Of Membership For Certain Boards, Committees, Councils, And Commissions.
Last Action
Notification that HB1365 is now Act 938
4/21/2025