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AR HR1012
Resolution
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Meeks
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AI Summary
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Speaker of the House must appoint a "designated survivor" from House members before any joint meeting where all General Assembly members and constitutional officers are invited
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Designated survivor would assume Speaker powers if the Speaker and a majority of House members die, become ill, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to serve
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Eligibility requirements: must rank in the top one-third of House seniority and meet all qualifications to serve as Governor under Arkansas Constitution
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On joint meeting days, the designated survivor must leave the State Capitol at least 1 hour before the meeting, travel at least 5 miles away, and not return until at least 1 hour after the meeting concludes
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Speaker must coordinate with the Division of Emergency Management on selecting an appropriate off-site location (cannot be the survivor's residence); the designated survivor counts as present for attendance and quorum purposes and receives mileage and per diem compensation
Legislative Description
To Amend The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Ninety-fifth General Assembly; To Require That A Member Of The House Of Representatives Be Selected As A Designated Survivor.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025