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AR HB1519
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Frances Cavenaugh
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 25-43-303 to expand the Secretary of the Department of Commerce's authority over hiring and employment decisions for three regulatory departments
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Changes delegation of hiring authority from mandatory ("shall") to discretionary ("may"), allowing the Secretary to retain hiring power for the Insurance Commissioner, Bank Commissioner, and Securities Commissioner positions rather than requiring delegation
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Permits the Secretary to serve as director or executive head of any state entity under Department of Commerce administrative control, provided they meet statutory requirements for the position
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Applies to employment contracts and personnel hiring for the State Insurance Department, State Bank Department, and State Securities Department
Legislative Description
To Allow The Secretary Of The Department Of Commerce To Participate In The Hiring And Contracting Of Employees For The State Insurance Department, State Bank Department, And State Securities Department.
Last Action
Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025