Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-116 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-116
Authentication of laws passed over veto
Status: in_force

(a) When a bill that has passed both houses of the General Assembly shall be returned by the Governor without his or her signature and with his or her objections thereto, and, upon reconsideration, shall pass both houses by the constitutional majority, it shall be authenticated as having become a law by a certificate endorsed thereon or attached thereto, in the following form: "This bill having been returned by the Governor with his or her objections thereto and, after reconsideration having passed both houses by the constitutional majority, has become a law this ............... day of ...............". (b) The certificate, having been signed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall be deemed a sufficient authentication thereof, and the bill shall again be presented to the Governor to be by him or her deposited with the laws in the office of the Secretary of State. Rev. Stat., ch. 89, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 4969; Pope's Dig., § 6199; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-310.

(a) When a bill that has passed both houses of the General Assembly shall be returned by the Governor without his or her signature and with his or her objections thereto, and, upon reconsideration, shall pass both houses by the constitutional majority, it shall be authenticated as having become a law by a certificate endorsed thereon or attached thereto, in the following form: "This bill having been returned by the Governor with his or her objections thereto and, after reconsideration having passed both houses by the constitutional majority, has become a law this ............... day of ...............".

"This bill having been returned by the Governor with his or her objections thereto and, after reconsideration having passed both houses by the constitutional majority, has become a law this ............... day of ...............".

(b) The certificate, having been signed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall be deemed a sufficient authentication thereof, and the bill shall again be presented to the Governor to be by him or her deposited with the laws in the office of the Secretary of State.

Rev. Stat., ch. 89, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 4969; Pope's Dig., § 6199; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-310.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-202 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 10-3-202
Purpose and intent
Status: in_force

It is the purpose and intent of §§ 10-3-201 - 10-3-208 , 10-3-212 - 10-3-214 , and 10-3-216 to provide for the necessary interim activities of the General Assembly in order that the members of the General Assembly may become better informed in matters coming before the General Assembly, to assure greater participation by all members of the General Assembly in the study of the many complex problems which face the General Assembly each session, and to provide the General Assembly with the essential staff and facilities to effectively carry out its responsibility as representatives of the citizens of this state. Acts 1973, No. 90, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1001n.

It is the purpose and intent of §§ 10-3-201 - 10-3-208 , 10-3-212 - 10-3-214 , and 10-3-216 to provide for the necessary interim activities of the General Assembly in order that the members of the General Assembly may become better informed in matters coming before the General Assembly, to assure greater participation by all members of the General Assembly in the study of the many complex problems which face the General Assembly each session, and to provide the General Assembly with the essential staff and facilities to effectively carry out its responsibility as representatives of the citizens of this state.

Acts 1973, No. 90, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1001n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-509 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 5 / Section 10-3-509
Meeting during the interim
Status: in_force

(a) The House of Representatives members of the Joint Budget Committee shall serve as an interim committee to be known as the House Interim Budget Committee. (b) The Joint Budget Committee and the House Interim Budget Committee shall be authorized to meet during the interim to work on budgetary and other matters as come before the Joint Budget Committee. (c) The members of the Joint Budget Committee shall be paid per diem and mileage reimbursement from moneys appropriated for the payment of per diem and mileage for members of the General Assembly when attending meetings of interim committees. Acts 1993, No. 1221, § 1; 1997, No. 1354, § 2; 2001, No. 221, § 5.

(a) The House of Representatives members of the Joint Budget Committee shall serve as an interim committee to be known as the House Interim Budget Committee.

(b) The Joint Budget Committee and the House Interim Budget Committee shall be authorized to meet during the interim to work on budgetary and other matters as come before the Joint Budget Committee.

(c) The members of the Joint Budget Committee shall be paid per diem and mileage reimbursement from moneys appropriated for the payment of per diem and mileage for members of the General Assembly when attending meetings of interim committees.

Acts 1993, No. 1221, § 1; 1997, No. 1354, § 2; 2001, No. 221, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-316 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-3-316
Charitable, Penal and Correctional Institutions Subcommittee
Status: in_force

The cochairs of the Legislative Council shall appoint a member of the Senate Committee on City, County, and Local Affairs and a member of the House Committee on City, County, and Local Affairs to serve as members of the Charitable, Penal and Correctional Institutions Subcommittee of the Legislative Council. Acts 1997, No. 1285, § 24.

The cochairs of the Legislative Council shall appoint a member of the Senate Committee on City, County, and Local Affairs and a member of the House Committee on City, County, and Local Affairs to serve as members of the Charitable, Penal and Correctional Institutions Subcommittee of the Legislative Council.

Acts 1997, No. 1285, § 24.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-131 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-131
Internet broadcast of proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) During regular sessions, fiscal sessions, and special sessions of the General Assembly, the House of Representatives and the Senate may broadcast live audio and video of their proceedings on the Internet. (b) This requirement includes only proceedings held in the House Chamber and the Senate Chamber. Acts 2007, No. 875, § 1; 2009, No. 962, § 15.

(a) During regular sessions, fiscal sessions, and special sessions of the General Assembly, the House of Representatives and the Senate may broadcast live audio and video of their proceedings on the Internet.

(b) This requirement includes only proceedings held in the House Chamber and the Senate Chamber.

Acts 2007, No. 875, § 1; 2009, No. 962, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-221 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 10-2-221
Contingent expenses
Status: in_force

(a) Each house shall control its own contingent expenses. When any account properly chargeable to the House of Representatives shall be adjusted and allowed according to the Rules of the House of Representatives, a certificate thereof shall be granted, signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and attested by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. When any account or demand for contingent expenses of the Senate shall be allowed, according to the Rules of the Senate, a certificate thereof shall be granted, signed by the President of the Senate and attested by the Secretary of the Senate. (b) All joint and contingent expenses shall be controlled by the concurrent vote of both houses and shall be ascertained and adjusted according to their joint rules, and a certificate thereof shall be signed by the President of the Senate and countersigned by the Secretary of the Senate. (c) Every certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of this section shall specify the amount due, on what account, and the fund out of which it is to be paid. The Auditor of State, on the delivery of any such certificate to him or her, shall draw his or her warrant therefor accordingly as in the case of other demands against the state. Rev. Stat., ch. 90, §§ 13-15; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4959 - 4961; Pope's Dig., §§ 6189 - 6191; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-506 -- 4-508.

(a) Each house shall control its own contingent expenses. When any account properly chargeable to the House of Representatives shall be adjusted and allowed according to the Rules of the House of Representatives, a certificate thereof shall be granted, signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and attested by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. When any account or demand for contingent expenses of the Senate shall be allowed, according to the Rules of the Senate, a certificate thereof shall be granted, signed by the President of the Senate and attested by the Secretary of the Senate.

(b) All joint and contingent expenses shall be controlled by the concurrent vote of both houses and shall be ascertained and adjusted according to their joint rules, and a certificate thereof shall be signed by the President of the Senate and countersigned by the Secretary of the Senate.

(c) Every certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of this section shall specify the amount due, on what account, and the fund out of which it is to be paid. The Auditor of State, on the delivery of any such certificate to him or her, shall draw his or her warrant therefor accordingly as in the case of other demands against the state.

Rev. Stat., ch. 90, §§ 13-15; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4959 - 4961; Pope's Dig., §§ 6189 - 6191; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-506 -- 4-508.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-126 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-126
Assistant to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Status: in_force

(a) The Assistant to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall be under the direction of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (b) The amount of salary to be paid to the assistant shall be determined by the Senate Efficiency Committee. Acts 1993, No. 1, § 2.

(a) The Assistant to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall be under the direction of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

(b) The amount of salary to be paid to the assistant shall be determined by the Senate Efficiency Committee.

Acts 1993, No. 1, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1110 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 11 / Section 10-3-1110
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1973, No. 572, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-141.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1973, No. 572, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-141.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1101 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 11 / Section 10-3-1101
Creation - Members - Expenses
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a joint interim committee of the Senate and House of Representatives to be known as the "Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities", to consist of fourteen (14) members of the General Assembly as follows: (1) The Chair of the House Joint Budget Committee; (2) Two (2) members of the House of Representatives selected in accordance with the Rules of the House of Representatives; (3) The Chair of the House Management Committee and two (2) additional members of the House Management Committee to be designated by its chair; (4) The Speaker of the House of Representatives or his or her designee; (5) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate; (6) The Chair of the Senate Joint Budget Committee; (7) One (1) member of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and (8) Four (4) members of the Senate to be appointed by the Chair of the Senate Efficiency Committee. (b) (1) The members of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall receive per diem at the rate provided by law for attendance by members of the General Assembly at meetings of interim committees for each day in attending meetings of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities or performing other duties as authorized by the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities. (2) In addition thereto, the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall receive mileage for travel from their homes to the State Capitol Building. Acts 1973, No. 572, § 3; 1985, No. 273, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-141; Acts 1987, No. 968, § 1; 1991, No. 969, § 6; 1991, No. 1240, § 6; 1993, No. 517, § 4; 1993, No. 1272, § 2; 1997, No. 1354, § 22; 2009, No. 84, § 2.

(a) There is established a joint interim committee of the Senate and House of Representatives to be known as the "Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities", to consist of fourteen (14) members of the General Assembly as follows: (1) The Chair of the House Joint Budget Committee; (2) Two (2) members of the House of Representatives selected in accordance with the Rules of the House of Representatives; (3) The Chair of the House Management Committee and two (2) additional members of the House Management Committee to be designated by its chair; (4) The Speaker of the House of Representatives or his or her designee; (5) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate; (6) The Chair of the Senate Joint Budget Committee; (7) One (1) member of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and (8) Four (4) members of the Senate to be appointed by the Chair of the Senate Efficiency Committee.

(1) The Chair of the House Joint Budget Committee;

(2) Two (2) members of the House of Representatives selected in accordance with the Rules of the House of Representatives;

(3) The Chair of the House Management Committee and two (2) additional members of the House Management Committee to be designated by its chair;

(4) The Speaker of the House of Representatives or his or her designee;

(5) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate;

(6) The Chair of the Senate Joint Budget Committee;

(7) One (1) member of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and

(8) Four (4) members of the Senate to be appointed by the Chair of the Senate Efficiency Committee.

(b) (1) The members of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall receive per diem at the rate provided by law for attendance by members of the General Assembly at meetings of interim committees for each day in attending meetings of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities or performing other duties as authorized by the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities. (2) In addition thereto, the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall receive mileage for travel from their homes to the State Capitol Building.

(1) The members of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall receive per diem at the rate provided by law for attendance by members of the General Assembly at meetings of interim committees for each day in attending meetings of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities or performing other duties as authorized by the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities.

(2) In addition thereto, the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall receive mileage for travel from their homes to the State Capitol Building.

Acts 1973, No. 572, § 3; 1985, No. 273, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-141; Acts 1987, No. 968, § 1; 1991, No. 969, § 6; 1991, No. 1240, § 6; 1993, No. 517, § 4; 1993, No. 1272, § 2; 1997, No. 1354, § 22; 2009, No. 84, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-602 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 6 / Section 10-3-602
Creation - Composition
Status: in_force

There is established a joint interim committee of the General Assembly, consisting of the chair and vice chair of the respective efficiency committees of the House of Representatives and Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives or his or her designee, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, which committee shall be designated and be known as the "Joint Committee on Legislative Printing Requirements and Specifications". Acts 1967, No. 508, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-901; Acts 2009, No. 84, § 2.

There is established a joint interim committee of the General Assembly, consisting of the chair and vice chair of the respective efficiency committees of the House of Representatives and Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives or his or her designee, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, which committee shall be designated and be known as the "Joint Committee on Legislative Printing Requirements and Specifications".

Acts 1967, No. 508, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-901; Acts 2009, No. 84, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-111 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-111
Unauthorized use of roll call system - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who, by tampering with the mechanism of the electric roll call system in the Chamber of the House of Representatives, willfully causes the vote indicated at any station to be incorrectly recorded is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000). (b) Any person not a member of the House of Representatives who, during the taking of a vote on any matter before a session of the House or during the calling of a roll in the House, operates a voting station of the electric roll call system is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000). Amended by Act 2023, No. 175,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1949, No. 310, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-114, 4-115.

(a) Any person who, by tampering with the mechanism of the electric roll call system in the Chamber of the House of Representatives, willfully causes the vote indicated at any station to be incorrectly recorded is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(b) Any person not a member of the House of Representatives who, during the taking of a vote on any matter before a session of the House or during the calling of a roll in the House, operates a voting station of the electric roll call system is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Amended by Act 2023, No. 175,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1949, No. 310, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-114, 4-115.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1501 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 15 / Section 10-3-1501
Expired
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 6, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 6, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 71, § 1.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 6, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 6, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 71, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-404 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 4 / Section 10-3-404
Tenure - Vacancies - Alternates
Status: in_force

(a) Tenure of membership and means of filling vacant positions for members of the House of Representatives shall be as prescribed by the Rules of the House of Representatives. (b) Tenure of membership and the means of filling vacant positions for members of the Senate shall be as prescribed by the Rules of the Senate. Acts 1955, No. 105, §§ 2, 3; 1967, No. 147, §§ 1, 2; 1967, No. 353, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-702, 4-703; Acts 1997, No. 1354, § 5; 2005, No. 2201, § 1.

(a) Tenure of membership and means of filling vacant positions for members of the House of Representatives shall be as prescribed by the Rules of the House of Representatives.

(b) Tenure of membership and the means of filling vacant positions for members of the Senate shall be as prescribed by the Rules of the Senate.

Acts 1955, No. 105, §§ 2, 3; 1967, No. 147, §§ 1, 2; 1967, No. 353, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-702, 4-703; Acts 1997, No. 1354, § 5; 2005, No. 2201, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-225 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 10-2-225
Funds
Status: in_force

Funds appropriated to the Bureau of Legislative Research for interim committee study expenses shall be available for use by interim committees meeting during an extended recess of the General Assembly as authorized in § 10-2-223 . Acts 2003, No. 744, § 3.

Funds appropriated to the Bureau of Legislative Research for interim committee study expenses shall be available for use by interim committees meeting during an extended recess of the General Assembly as authorized in § 10-2-223 .

Acts 2003, No. 744, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-4-309 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-4-309
Enforcement by prosecuting attorney
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In such cases when compliance has not been obtained by the public servant within the above-given time periods, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall notify the respective prosecuting attorney of each public servant and the prosecuting attorney shall conduct an investigation into the transactions coming within the fiscal management laws contained in § 10-4-304 as to the public servant's compliance with the laws as they related to the public servant's functions within a state agency, institution, department, board, commission, bureau, or within a county, municipality, or school district. (2) The prosecuting attorney shall report back to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee within forty-five (45) days from the date of the matter's being referred to him or her by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. (b) The prosecuting attorney commits the offense of noncompliance if after being duly advised of the given facts of a situation that relate to a charge of noncompliance against another public servant he or she fails or omits to perform the duty of conducting an investigation required of him or her by this section. Acts 1979, No. 111, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-715, 4-716; Acts 1989, No. 47, § 3.

(a) (1) In such cases when compliance has not been obtained by the public servant within the above-given time periods, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall notify the respective prosecuting attorney of each public servant and the prosecuting attorney shall conduct an investigation into the transactions coming within the fiscal management laws contained in § 10-4-304 as to the public servant's compliance with the laws as they related to the public servant's functions within a state agency, institution, department, board, commission, bureau, or within a county, municipality, or school district. (2) The prosecuting attorney shall report back to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee within forty-five (45) days from the date of the matter's being referred to him or her by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

(1) In such cases when compliance has not been obtained by the public servant within the above-given time periods, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall notify the respective prosecuting attorney of each public servant and the prosecuting attorney shall conduct an investigation into the transactions coming within the fiscal management laws contained in § 10-4-304 as to the public servant's compliance with the laws as they related to the public servant's functions within a state agency, institution, department, board, commission, bureau, or within a county, municipality, or school district.

(2) The prosecuting attorney shall report back to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee within forty-five (45) days from the date of the matter's being referred to him or her by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

(b) The prosecuting attorney commits the offense of noncompliance if after being duly advised of the given facts of a situation that relate to a charge of noncompliance against another public servant he or she fails or omits to perform the duty of conducting an investigation required of him or her by this section.

Acts 1979, No. 111, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-715, 4-716; Acts 1989, No. 47, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-212 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 10-2-212
Per diem and mileage reimbursement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Senate Efficiency Committee shall determine, within the limitations of the Arkansas Constitution and Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the amount of per diem and mileage reimbursement to be paid from Senate appropriations. (2) Subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to per diem, mileage, and expense reimbursements paid from funds disbursed by the Legislative Auditor or the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research. (b) (1) (A) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall determine, within the limitations of the Arkansas Constitution and Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the amount of per diem and mileage reimbursement to be paid from House of Representatives appropriations. (B) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall notify the House of Representatives disbursing officer regarding the actions of the Speaker of the House of Representatives under this subsection. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) of this section does not apply to per diem, mileage, and expense reimbursements paid from funds disbursed by the Legislative Auditor or the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research. (c) A member of the General Assembly shall not file with the House of Representatives or Senate claims for per diem or mileage reimbursement in excess of the maximum amount prescribed by law. Amended by Act 2015, No. 556,§ 2, eff. 3/20/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 555,§ 2, eff. 3/20/2015. Acts 1971, No. 274, § 2; 1975, No. 169, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-139; Acts 1991, No. 969, § 1; 1991, No. 1240, § 1; 1995, No. 1312, §§ 12, 22; 1997, No. 1285, §§ 14, 19; 2007, No. 288, § 1, 2.

(a) (1) The Senate Efficiency Committee shall determine, within the limitations of the Arkansas Constitution and Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the amount of per diem and mileage reimbursement to be paid from Senate appropriations. (2) Subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to per diem, mileage, and expense reimbursements paid from funds disbursed by the Legislative Auditor or the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(1) The Senate Efficiency Committee shall determine, within the limitations of the Arkansas Constitution and Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the amount of per diem and mileage reimbursement to be paid from Senate appropriations.

(2) Subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to per diem, mileage, and expense reimbursements paid from funds disbursed by the Legislative Auditor or the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(b) (1) (A) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall determine, within the limitations of the Arkansas Constitution and Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the amount of per diem and mileage reimbursement to be paid from House of Representatives appropriations. (B) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall notify the House of Representatives disbursing officer regarding the actions of the Speaker of the House of Representatives under this subsection. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) of this section does not apply to per diem, mileage, and expense reimbursements paid from funds disbursed by the Legislative Auditor or the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(1) (A) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall determine, within the limitations of the Arkansas Constitution and Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the amount of per diem and mileage reimbursement to be paid from House of Representatives appropriations. (B) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall notify the House of Representatives disbursing officer regarding the actions of the Speaker of the House of Representatives under this subsection.

(A) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall determine, within the limitations of the Arkansas Constitution and Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the amount of per diem and mileage reimbursement to be paid from House of Representatives appropriations.

(B) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall notify the House of Representatives disbursing officer regarding the actions of the Speaker of the House of Representatives under this subsection.

(2) Subdivision (b)(1) of this section does not apply to per diem, mileage, and expense reimbursements paid from funds disbursed by the Legislative Auditor or the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(c) A member of the General Assembly shall not file with the House of Representatives or Senate claims for per diem or mileage reimbursement in excess of the maximum amount prescribed by law.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 556,§ 2, eff. 3/20/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 555,§ 2, eff. 3/20/2015.

Acts 1971, No. 274, § 2; 1975, No. 169, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-139; Acts 1991, No. 969, § 1; 1991, No. 1240, § 1; 1995, No. 1312, §§ 12, 22; 1997, No. 1285, §§ 14, 19; 2007, No. 288, § 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-6-107 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-6-107
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1961, No. 486, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-124; Acts 1999, No. 646, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1961, No. 486, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-124; Acts 1999, No. 646, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1402 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 14 / Section 10-3-1402
Office of Economic and Tax Policy - Creation
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created within the Bureau of Legislative Research the "Office of Economic and Tax Policy". (b) The office shall be staffed by such personnel as may be authorized by annual appropriations of the General Assembly. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1150,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1993, No. 1274, § 1.

(a) There is hereby created within the Bureau of Legislative Research the "Office of Economic and Tax Policy".

(b) The office shall be staffed by such personnel as may be authorized by annual appropriations of the General Assembly.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1150,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1993, No. 1274, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-409 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 4 / Section 10-3-409
Compensation of Legislative Auditor and employees - Cooperation with Council of State Governments - Reimbursement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Legislative Auditor shall be entitled to such salary as may be authorized by appropriation of the General Assembly. (2) All other employees of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall receive such remuneration as may be provided by the annual appropriations. (b) The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee is authorized to cooperate with the Council of State Governments and with national and regional organizations established to study governmental problems and may authorize one (1) or more of its members to attend the meetings thereof which the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee deems appropriate. Any member of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee attending the meetings shall be reimbursed only for actual and reasonable expenses for transportation, meals, lodging, and other necessary expenses. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1150,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1955, No. 105, § 7; 1963, No. 499, § 1; 1969, No. 139, § 2; 1975, No. 929, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-707.

(a) (1) The Legislative Auditor shall be entitled to such salary as may be authorized by appropriation of the General Assembly. (2) All other employees of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall receive such remuneration as may be provided by the annual appropriations.

(1) The Legislative Auditor shall be entitled to such salary as may be authorized by appropriation of the General Assembly.

(2) All other employees of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall receive such remuneration as may be provided by the annual appropriations.

(b) The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee is authorized to cooperate with the Council of State Governments and with national and regional organizations established to study governmental problems and may authorize one (1) or more of its members to attend the meetings thereof which the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee deems appropriate. Any member of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee attending the meetings shall be reimbursed only for actual and reasonable expenses for transportation, meals, lodging, and other necessary expenses.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1150,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1955, No. 105, § 7; 1963, No. 499, § 1; 1969, No. 139, § 2; 1975, No. 929, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-707.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-3201 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 32 / Section 10-3-3201
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

The General Assembly intends to establish the Child Maltreatment Investigations Oversight Committee as a mechanism to promote transparency and efficiency concerning procedures of child maltreatment investigations in this state. Added by Act 2017, No. 713,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

The General Assembly intends to establish the Child Maltreatment Investigations Oversight Committee as a mechanism to promote transparency and efficiency concerning procedures of child maltreatment investigations in this state.

Added by Act 2017, No. 713,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-4-423 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 10-4-423
Seal
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall procure an official seal for Arkansas Legislative Audit. Amended by Act 2015, No. 554,§ 22, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.

The Secretary of State shall procure an official seal for Arkansas Legislative Audit.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 554,§ 22, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-115 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-115
Introduction of bills affecting public retirement programs
Status: in_force

(a) Any proposed legislation affecting any publicly supported retirement system or pension plan to be considered by the General Assembly at a regular session shall be introduced in the General Assembly during the first fifteen (15) calendar days of a regular session. (b) (1) No such bill shall be introduced after the fifteenth day of a regular session unless its introduction is first approved by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the full membership of each house of the General Assembly. (2) Additionally, if the General Assembly recesses for longer than three (3) consecutive days during the first fifteen (15) days of a regular session, the fifteen-day introduction deadline shall be extended for a time period equal to the recess. (c) A bill affecting any publicly supported retirement system or systems shall not be introduced or considered at any special session or fiscal session of the General Assembly unless the introduction and consideration of the bill is first approved by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the full membership of each house of the General Assembly. Acts 1975, No. 289, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-151; Acts 1991, No. 868, § 1; 1993, No. 102, § 1; 1999, No. 1026, § 1; 2001, No. 147, § 1; 2009, No. 962, § 13.

(a) Any proposed legislation affecting any publicly supported retirement system or pension plan to be considered by the General Assembly at a regular session shall be introduced in the General Assembly during the first fifteen (15) calendar days of a regular session.

(b) (1) No such bill shall be introduced after the fifteenth day of a regular session unless its introduction is first approved by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the full membership of each house of the General Assembly. (2) Additionally, if the General Assembly recesses for longer than three (3) consecutive days during the first fifteen (15) days of a regular session, the fifteen-day introduction deadline shall be extended for a time period equal to the recess.

(1) No such bill shall be introduced after the fifteenth day of a regular session unless its introduction is first approved by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the full membership of each house of the General Assembly.

(2) Additionally, if the General Assembly recesses for longer than three (3) consecutive days during the first fifteen (15) days of a regular session, the fifteen-day introduction deadline shall be extended for a time period equal to the recess.

(c) A bill affecting any publicly supported retirement system or systems shall not be introduced or considered at any special session or fiscal session of the General Assembly unless the introduction and consideration of the bill is first approved by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the full membership of each house of the General Assembly.

Acts 1975, No. 289, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-151; Acts 1991, No. 868, § 1; 1993, No. 102, § 1; 1999, No. 1026, § 1; 2001, No. 147, § 1; 2009, No. 962, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-821 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 8 / Section 10-3-821
Joint Interim Committee on Energy - Meetings - Cooperation with other states
Status: in_force

(a) The Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall meet upon call by either or both of the cochairs of the Joint Interim Committee on Energy, or at such other times as may be provided in the rules of the Joint Interim Committee on Energy, or upon written call by any five (5) of its members. (b) The Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall cooperate with the Southwest Regional Energy Council, the Council of State Governments, the Southern Legislative Conference, the Southern States Energy Board, the National Conference of State Legislatures and its committees, and other appropriate conferences or associations of public officials concerned with the problems of energy for the purpose of coordinating the combined energy activities and resources of the legislative departments of the respective states in efforts to assist the Congress of the United States and the federal government in coordinating state and national programs for the conservation, preservation, and use of our energy resources. Acts 1979, No. 8, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1205.

(a) The Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall meet upon call by either or both of the cochairs of the Joint Interim Committee on Energy, or at such other times as may be provided in the rules of the Joint Interim Committee on Energy, or upon written call by any five (5) of its members.

(b) The Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall cooperate with the Southwest Regional Energy Council, the Council of State Governments, the Southern Legislative Conference, the Southern States Energy Board, the National Conference of State Legislatures and its committees, and other appropriate conferences or associations of public officials concerned with the problems of energy for the purpose of coordinating the combined energy activities and resources of the legislative departments of the respective states in efforts to assist the Congress of the United States and the federal government in coordinating state and national programs for the conservation, preservation, and use of our energy resources.

Acts 1979, No. 8, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-6-106 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-6-106
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1961, No. 486, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-123.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1961, No. 486, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-123.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-123 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-123
Institute of Legislative Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly hereby determines that the conducting of an Institute of Legislative Procedure prior to the convening of regular sessions of the General Assembly on rules and legislative procedure and current fiscal conditions and other problems in state government is essential to the proper functioning of each regular session of the General Assembly. (b) The Senate, the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council, and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall cooperate in jointly sponsoring a biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure to carry out the aforementioned purposes. (c) (1) Members of the preceding General Assembly and the newly elected members of the House and Senate shall be eligible to attend the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure and shall be entitled upon filing claim therefor to per diem in the amount fixed by law for members of the General Assembly to receive for attendance at legislative sessions, for each day in attending the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure plus mileage for traveling from their place of residence to the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure and return. (2) Per diem and mileage for members of the General Assembly and newly elected members of the General Assembly for attending the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure shall be paid by the respective houses from the moneys appropriated therefor. Acts 1991, No. 30, § 6; 1991, No. 134, § 7; 1991, No. 969, §§ 2, 7, 8; 1991, No. 1240, §§ 2, 7, 8; 1995, No. 3, § 8; 1997, No. 3, § 8.

(a) The General Assembly hereby determines that the conducting of an Institute of Legislative Procedure prior to the convening of regular sessions of the General Assembly on rules and legislative procedure and current fiscal conditions and other problems in state government is essential to the proper functioning of each regular session of the General Assembly.

(b) The Senate, the House of Representatives, the Legislative Council, and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall cooperate in jointly sponsoring a biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure to carry out the aforementioned purposes.

(c) (1) Members of the preceding General Assembly and the newly elected members of the House and Senate shall be eligible to attend the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure and shall be entitled upon filing claim therefor to per diem in the amount fixed by law for members of the General Assembly to receive for attendance at legislative sessions, for each day in attending the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure plus mileage for traveling from their place of residence to the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure and return. (2) Per diem and mileage for members of the General Assembly and newly elected members of the General Assembly for attending the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure shall be paid by the respective houses from the moneys appropriated therefor.

(1) Members of the preceding General Assembly and the newly elected members of the House and Senate shall be eligible to attend the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure and shall be entitled upon filing claim therefor to per diem in the amount fixed by law for members of the General Assembly to receive for attendance at legislative sessions, for each day in attending the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure plus mileage for traveling from their place of residence to the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure and return.

(2) Per diem and mileage for members of the General Assembly and newly elected members of the General Assembly for attending the biennial Institute of Legislative Procedure shall be paid by the respective houses from the moneys appropriated therefor.

Acts 1991, No. 30, § 6; 1991, No. 134, § 7; 1991, No. 969, §§ 2, 7, 8; 1991, No. 1240, §§ 2, 7, 8; 1995, No. 3, § 8; 1997, No. 3, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-306 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-3-306
Investigations - Witnesses - Recommendations
Status: in_force

(a) The Legislative Council shall have authority to conduct investigations pertaining to the operation of any state agency, institution, department, or office. (b) After its organization, the Legislative Council shall proceed to investigate all state departments, agencies, institutions, and all other activities supported either in whole or in part by state funds. (c) In connection with any investigation, it shall have the right and power to subpoena witnesses and to issue subpoena duces tecum. The cochairs of the Legislative Council are authorized to administer oaths. (d) The Legislative Council shall make proper recommendations to each General Assembly as to the appropriations required by all agencies, institutions, and departments for their efficient and economical operation. Acts 1949, No. 264, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-619, 4-620.

(a) The Legislative Council shall have authority to conduct investigations pertaining to the operation of any state agency, institution, department, or office.

(b) After its organization, the Legislative Council shall proceed to investigate all state departments, agencies, institutions, and all other activities supported either in whole or in part by state funds.

(c) In connection with any investigation, it shall have the right and power to subpoena witnesses and to issue subpoena duces tecum. The cochairs of the Legislative Council are authorized to administer oaths.

(d) The Legislative Council shall make proper recommendations to each General Assembly as to the appropriations required by all agencies, institutions, and departments for their efficient and economical operation.

Acts 1949, No. 264, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-619, 4-620.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-312 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-3-312
Notification of lawsuits affecting state
Status: in_force

(a) In order that the General Assembly may take whatever steps it deems necessary concerning lawsuits which may affect the State of Arkansas, its officials, or its financial resources: (1) The Attorney General shall notify the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research who is the Executive Secretary to the Legislative Council as soon as possible after the Attorney General becomes involved in such litigation; (2) When any state agency or any entity which receives an appropriation of funds from the General Assembly becomes involved in litigation without representation by the Attorney General, the director or administrative head of the agency shall notify the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research as soon as possible. (b) The notice given by the Attorney General or by the director or administrative head of a state agency to the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall include the style of the case being litigated, the identity of the tribunal before which the matter has been filed, a brief description of the issues involved, and other information that will enable the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee to determine the action that may be deemed necessary to protect the interests of the General Assembly and the State of Arkansas in that matter. (c) Upon receipt of the notice, the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall during the interim between legislative sessions transmit a copy of the notice to the cochairs of the Legislative Council and to the cochairs of the Joint Budget Committee during legislative sessions in order that those committees may schedule that matter upon their respective agendas at the earliest possible date. (d) During the interim between legislative sessions, the Legislative Council shall determine, and during legislative sessions the Joint Budget Committee shall determine, whether the General Assembly has an interest in the litigation and, if so, take whatever action deemed necessary to protect the General Assembly's and the state's interest in that matter. Acts 1987, No. 798, §§ 1, 2.

(a) In order that the General Assembly may take whatever steps it deems necessary concerning lawsuits which may affect the State of Arkansas, its officials, or its financial resources: (1) The Attorney General shall notify the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research who is the Executive Secretary to the Legislative Council as soon as possible after the Attorney General becomes involved in such litigation; (2) When any state agency or any entity which receives an appropriation of funds from the General Assembly becomes involved in litigation without representation by the Attorney General, the director or administrative head of the agency shall notify the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research as soon as possible.

(1) The Attorney General shall notify the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research who is the Executive Secretary to the Legislative Council as soon as possible after the Attorney General becomes involved in such litigation;

(2) When any state agency or any entity which receives an appropriation of funds from the General Assembly becomes involved in litigation without representation by the Attorney General, the director or administrative head of the agency shall notify the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research as soon as possible.

(b) The notice given by the Attorney General or by the director or administrative head of a state agency to the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall include the style of the case being litigated, the identity of the tribunal before which the matter has been filed, a brief description of the issues involved, and other information that will enable the Legislative Council or the Joint Budget Committee to determine the action that may be deemed necessary to protect the interests of the General Assembly and the State of Arkansas in that matter.

(c) Upon receipt of the notice, the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall during the interim between legislative sessions transmit a copy of the notice to the cochairs of the Legislative Council and to the cochairs of the Joint Budget Committee during legislative sessions in order that those committees may schedule that matter upon their respective agendas at the earliest possible date.

(d) During the interim between legislative sessions, the Legislative Council shall determine, and during legislative sessions the Joint Budget Committee shall determine, whether the General Assembly has an interest in the litigation and, if so, take whatever action deemed necessary to protect the General Assembly's and the state's interest in that matter.

Acts 1987, No. 798, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1504 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 15 / Section 10-3-1504
Expired
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 9, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 9, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 71, § 3; 1997, No. 112, § 27.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 9, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 9, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 71, § 3; 1997, No. 112, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-4-407 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 10-4-407
Duties of Legislative Auditor
Status: in_force

The Legislative Auditor shall: (1) Personally, or through the Legislative Auditor's authorized assistants and employees, conduct audits of any entity of the state or political subdivision of the state now in existence or hereafter created; (2) Make recommendations to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee and respective entities regarding the: (A) Improvement of the accounting systems used by any entity of the state or political subdivision of the state; or (B) Proper installation and utilization of the accounting system; (3) Call attention to any funds which, in his or her opinion, have not been expended in accordance with the law, appropriation, ordinance, rule, or other legal requirement and shall make recommendations to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, the General Assembly, and other applicable governing bodies as to the manner or form of appropriations which will avoid any improper expenditure of money in the future; (4) Report to the proper authorities apparent improper or illegal practices contained in audit reports; (5) Provide technical assistance in establishing uniform systems of recordkeeping within the entities of the state and political subdivisions of the state insofar as it is practical to do so and not inconsistent with law or professional standards; and (6) Require, on forms prescribed or made available, the filing with Arkansas Legislative Audit of financial reports at such times as the Legislative Auditor deems advisable. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 751, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 554,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.

The Legislative Auditor shall:

(1) Personally, or through the Legislative Auditor's authorized assistants and employees, conduct audits of any entity of the state or political subdivision of the state now in existence or hereafter created;

(2) Make recommendations to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee and respective entities regarding the: (A) Improvement of the accounting systems used by any entity of the state or political subdivision of the state; or (B) Proper installation and utilization of the accounting system;

(A) Improvement of the accounting systems used by any entity of the state or political subdivision of the state; or

(B) Proper installation and utilization of the accounting system;

(3) Call attention to any funds which, in his or her opinion, have not been expended in accordance with the law, appropriation, ordinance, rule, or other legal requirement and shall make recommendations to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, the General Assembly, and other applicable governing bodies as to the manner or form of appropriations which will avoid any improper expenditure of money in the future;

(4) Report to the proper authorities apparent improper or illegal practices contained in audit reports;

(5) Provide technical assistance in establishing uniform systems of recordkeeping within the entities of the state and political subdivisions of the state insofar as it is practical to do so and not inconsistent with law or professional standards; and

(6) Require, on forms prescribed or made available, the filing with Arkansas Legislative Audit of financial reports at such times as the Legislative Auditor deems advisable.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 751, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 554,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-4-404 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 10-4-404
Qualifications of Legislative Auditor
Status: in_force

(a) The Legislative Auditor shall be a licensed certified public accountant in the State of Arkansas with at least seven (7) years of government auditing experience prior to being appointed. (b) At the time of appointment, the Legislative Auditor shall not be related in the second degree of consanguinity or affinity to any member of the General Assembly or a constitutional officer. (c) The Legislative Auditor shall not serve in any ex officio capacity on any administrative board or commission or have any financial interest in the transactions of any entity of the state or political subdivision of the state, other than those financial interests that accrue as a result of being an employee of the state. Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.

(a) The Legislative Auditor shall be a licensed certified public accountant in the State of Arkansas with at least seven (7) years of government auditing experience prior to being appointed.

(b) At the time of appointment, the Legislative Auditor shall not be related in the second degree of consanguinity or affinity to any member of the General Assembly or a constitutional officer.

(c) The Legislative Auditor shall not serve in any ex officio capacity on any administrative board or commission or have any financial interest in the transactions of any entity of the state or political subdivision of the state, other than those financial interests that accrue as a result of being an employee of the state.

Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-105 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-105
Administration of oaths
Status: in_force

(a) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives may administer oaths to the members and officers of their respective houses. (b) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or the chair of a committee of the Senate or of the House of Representatives, or his or her designee, may administer oaths to witnesses in any case under their examination. Rev. Stat., ch. 90, § 17; C. & M. Dig., § 4926; Pope's Dig., § 6148; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-102; Acts 2009, No. 1465, § 1.

(a) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives may administer oaths to the members and officers of their respective houses.

(b) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or the chair of a committee of the Senate or of the House of Representatives, or his or her designee, may administer oaths to witnesses in any case under their examination.

Rev. Stat., ch. 90, § 17; C. & M. Dig., § 4926; Pope's Dig., § 6148; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-102; Acts 2009, No. 1465, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-3001 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 30 / Section 10-3-3001
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 471,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 26, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 26, eff. 5/23/2016. Added by Act 2015, No. 895,§ 6, eff. 4/1/2015.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 471,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 26, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 26, eff. 5/23/2016.

Added by Act 2015, No. 895,§ 6, eff. 4/1/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1901 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 19 / Section 10-3-1901
Expired
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 11, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 11, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 2001, No. 1389, § 1.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 11, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 11, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 2001, No. 1389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-3102 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 31 / Section 10-3-3102
Duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council shall review: (1) (A) Proposed rules of the State Highway Commission required under § 27-65-107(a)(18)(A) . (B) (i) Subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section is limited to rule review only. (ii) Rules promulgated by the State Highway Commission are not subject to approval by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Council, or the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Legislative Council under this section or § 10-3-309 ; and (2) Other State Highway Commission matters the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council considers necessary to perform its duties under this section. (b) The Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to it by the Legislative Council. (c) As a subcommittee of the Legislative Council, actions of the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council shall be reported to the Legislative Council for final consideration and adoption. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 749, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2016.

(a) The Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council shall review: (1) (A) Proposed rules of the State Highway Commission required under § 27-65-107(a)(18)(A) . (B) (i) Subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section is limited to rule review only. (ii) Rules promulgated by the State Highway Commission are not subject to approval by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Council, or the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Legislative Council under this section or § 10-3-309 ; and (2) Other State Highway Commission matters the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council considers necessary to perform its duties under this section.

(1) (A) Proposed rules of the State Highway Commission required under § 27-65-107(a)(18)(A) . (B) (i) Subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section is limited to rule review only. (ii) Rules promulgated by the State Highway Commission are not subject to approval by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Council, or the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Legislative Council under this section or § 10-3-309 ; and

(A) Proposed rules of the State Highway Commission required under § 27-65-107(a)(18)(A) .

(B) (i) Subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section is limited to rule review only. (ii) Rules promulgated by the State Highway Commission are not subject to approval by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Council, or the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Legislative Council under this section or § 10-3-309 ; and

(i) Subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section is limited to rule review only.

(ii) Rules promulgated by the State Highway Commission are not subject to approval by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Council, or the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Legislative Council under this section or § 10-3-309 ; and

(2) Other State Highway Commission matters the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council considers necessary to perform its duties under this section.

(b) The Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to it by the Legislative Council.

(c) As a subcommittee of the Legislative Council, actions of the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council shall be reported to the Legislative Council for final consideration and adoption.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 749, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2016.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-122 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-122
Designation of members to represent state at national conferences - Expenses
Status: in_force

(a) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate or the Chair of the Senate Efficiency Committee, or both, are hereby authorized to designate one (1) or more members of the Senate or staff, or both, to represent the Senate at regional or national conferences of legislators or other official meetings held during the interim between legislative sessions at which the State of Arkansas is requested to be represented by members of the General Assembly and may pay the actual and necessary travel, meals, and lodging, and other expenses therefor from the funds appropriated to the Senate. (b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives is authorized to designate, subsequent to the adjournment of the General Assembly, one (1) or more members of the House of Representatives to represent the House at regional or national conferences of legislators or other official meetings held during the interim between legislative sessions at which the State of Arkansas is requested to be represented by members of the General Assembly and may pay the actual and necessary travel, meals and lodging, and other expenses. Acts 1987, No. 1, § 7; 1987, No. 2, § 8; 1993, No. 1, § 6.

(a) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate or the Chair of the Senate Efficiency Committee, or both, are hereby authorized to designate one (1) or more members of the Senate or staff, or both, to represent the Senate at regional or national conferences of legislators or other official meetings held during the interim between legislative sessions at which the State of Arkansas is requested to be represented by members of the General Assembly and may pay the actual and necessary travel, meals, and lodging, and other expenses therefor from the funds appropriated to the Senate.

(b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives is authorized to designate, subsequent to the adjournment of the General Assembly, one (1) or more members of the House of Representatives to represent the House at regional or national conferences of legislators or other official meetings held during the interim between legislative sessions at which the State of Arkansas is requested to be represented by members of the General Assembly and may pay the actual and necessary travel, meals and lodging, and other expenses.

Acts 1987, No. 1, § 7; 1987, No. 2, § 8; 1993, No. 1, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-219 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 10-3-219
Purpose of sections 10-3-217 and 10-3-218
Status: in_force

It is the intent of §§ 10-3-217 and 10-3-218 to supplement the existing laws of this state governing the powers, functions, and duties of the interim committees of the General Assembly. Nothing in those sections is intended to modify or repeal any of the existing laws governing the powers, functions, and duties of any of the interim committees of the General Assembly, including the Legislative Council and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, except to provide for separate interim committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate and to authorize comparable House and Senate committees to meet jointly during the interim if they choose to do so. Acts 1983, No. 877, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1020; Acts 1995 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 13; 1997, No. 1354, § 13.

It is the intent of §§ 10-3-217 and 10-3-218 to supplement the existing laws of this state governing the powers, functions, and duties of the interim committees of the General Assembly. Nothing in those sections is intended to modify or repeal any of the existing laws governing the powers, functions, and duties of any of the interim committees of the General Assembly, including the Legislative Council and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, except to provide for separate interim committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate and to authorize comparable House and Senate committees to meet jointly during the interim if they choose to do so.

Acts 1983, No. 877, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1020; Acts 1995 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 13; 1997, No. 1354, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-820 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 8 / Section 10-3-820
Joint Interim Committee on Energy - Members - Duties
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the House of Representatives and the Senate appointed at each regular session of the General Assembly to the Joint Committee on Energy shall constitute a joint interim committee of the General Assembly to function in the interim between the sine die adjournment or extended recess of the regular session or fiscal session of each General Assembly until the convening of the next regular session or fiscal session of the General Assembly or reconvening of the current General Assembly during an extended recess. This joint interim committee shall be known as the "Joint Interim Committee on Energy" and shall function in addition to the other interim committees of the General Assembly established by law. In the event a vacancy shall occur on the Joint Interim Committee on Energy, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as provided for the initial appointment. (b) The Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall make continuing studies of energy resources and problems, either initiated by the Joint Interim Committee on Energy or referred to it by either house of the General Assembly for study, in the interim between sessions of the General Assembly. Interim study proposals and resolutions filed with the Legislative Council under the provisions of § 10-3-214 for review and referral to the appropriate germane interim committee of the General Assembly, relating to energy, shall be referred to the Joint Interim Committee on Energy. The Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall undertake each study referred to it by members of the General Assembly or by the Legislative Council and shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations in regard to each study request prior to the convening of the next regular session of the General Assembly. (c) In addition, the Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall exercise leadership in the interim between legislative sessions and shall attempt to coordinate the various energy activities, studies, and planning activities of the General Assembly which relate to the conservation, development, and use of energy resources for the various committees of the General Assembly. (d) The Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall cooperate with the Governor, the appropriate administrative agencies of this state, legislative and administrative agencies of other states, and with the federal government, including participation in regional and national meetings and seminars of state and federal officials in the exchange of information and data on energy resources, supplies, reserves, and in the conservation, storage, and use of energy, including the disposal of energy waste and by-products. Acts 1979, No. 8, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1203; Acts 1997, No. 1354, § 19; 2009, No. 962, § 21.

(a) The members of the House of Representatives and the Senate appointed at each regular session of the General Assembly to the Joint Committee on Energy shall constitute a joint interim committee of the General Assembly to function in the interim between the sine die adjournment or extended recess of the regular session or fiscal session of each General Assembly until the convening of the next regular session or fiscal session of the General Assembly or reconvening of the current General Assembly during an extended recess. This joint interim committee shall be known as the "Joint Interim Committee on Energy" and shall function in addition to the other interim committees of the General Assembly established by law. In the event a vacancy shall occur on the Joint Interim Committee on Energy, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as provided for the initial appointment.

(b) The Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall make continuing studies of energy resources and problems, either initiated by the Joint Interim Committee on Energy or referred to it by either house of the General Assembly for study, in the interim between sessions of the General Assembly. Interim study proposals and resolutions filed with the Legislative Council under the provisions of § 10-3-214 for review and referral to the appropriate germane interim committee of the General Assembly, relating to energy, shall be referred to the Joint Interim Committee on Energy. The Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall undertake each study referred to it by members of the General Assembly or by the Legislative Council and shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations in regard to each study request prior to the convening of the next regular session of the General Assembly.

(c) In addition, the Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall exercise leadership in the interim between legislative sessions and shall attempt to coordinate the various energy activities, studies, and planning activities of the General Assembly which relate to the conservation, development, and use of energy resources for the various committees of the General Assembly.

(d) The Joint Interim Committee on Energy shall cooperate with the Governor, the appropriate administrative agencies of this state, legislative and administrative agencies of other states, and with the federal government, including participation in regional and national meetings and seminars of state and federal officials in the exchange of information and data on energy resources, supplies, reserves, and in the conservation, storage, and use of energy, including the disposal of energy waste and by-products.

Acts 1979, No. 8, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1203; Acts 1997, No. 1354, § 19; 2009, No. 962, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-4-418 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 10-4-418
Review of audit report by governing body
Status: in_force

(a) The audit reports and accompanying comments and recommendations relating to any entity of the state or political subdivision of the state shall be reviewed by the applicable governing body if the entity or subdivision has such a governing body. (b) (1) The audit report and accompanying comments and recommendations shall be reviewed at the first regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the audit report if the audit report is received by the governing body at least ten (10) days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. (2) If the audit report is received by the governing body less than ten (10) days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting, the audit report shall be reviewed at the regularly scheduled meeting falling within the ten-day period or the next regularly scheduled meeting subsequent to the ten-day period. (c) The governing body shall take appropriate action relating to each finding and recommendation contained in the audit report. (d) The minutes of the governing body shall document the review of the findings and recommendations and the action taken by the governing body. Amended by Act 2021, No. 591,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.

(a) The audit reports and accompanying comments and recommendations relating to any entity of the state or political subdivision of the state shall be reviewed by the applicable governing body if the entity or subdivision has such a governing body.

(b) (1) The audit report and accompanying comments and recommendations shall be reviewed at the first regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the audit report if the audit report is received by the governing body at least ten (10) days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. (2) If the audit report is received by the governing body less than ten (10) days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting, the audit report shall be reviewed at the regularly scheduled meeting falling within the ten-day period or the next regularly scheduled meeting subsequent to the ten-day period.

(1) The audit report and accompanying comments and recommendations shall be reviewed at the first regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the audit report if the audit report is received by the governing body at least ten (10) days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.

(2) If the audit report is received by the governing body less than ten (10) days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting, the audit report shall be reviewed at the regularly scheduled meeting falling within the ten-day period or the next regularly scheduled meeting subsequent to the ten-day period.

(c) The governing body shall take appropriate action relating to each finding and recommendation contained in the audit report.

(d) The minutes of the governing body shall document the review of the findings and recommendations and the action taken by the governing body.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 591,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-303 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-2-303
Process - Issuance and execution
Status: in_force

(a) All process issued by the House of Representatives and subpoenas and other process for witnesses when attendance may be required in the House or before a committee of the House shall be under the hand of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and attested by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. (b) All process issued by the Senate shall be under the hand of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and attested by the Secretary of the Senate. (c) All process issued for a joint meeting of the Senate and the House shall be under the hand of the: (1) Speaker of the House of Representatives and attested by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives if the process was requested by a member of the House or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; or (2) President Pro Tempore of the Senate and attested by the Secretary of the Senate if the process was requested by: (A) A member of the Senate; (B) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate; or (C) The party accused if the party accused is not a member of the House, a member of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Rev. Stat., ch. 90, § 10; C. & M. Dig., § 4931; Pope's Dig., § 6153; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-203; Acts 2009, No. 1465, § 4.

(a) All process issued by the House of Representatives and subpoenas and other process for witnesses when attendance may be required in the House or before a committee of the House shall be under the hand of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and attested by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

(b) All process issued by the Senate shall be under the hand of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and attested by the Secretary of the Senate.

(c) All process issued for a joint meeting of the Senate and the House shall be under the hand of the: (1) Speaker of the House of Representatives and attested by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives if the process was requested by a member of the House or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; or (2) President Pro Tempore of the Senate and attested by the Secretary of the Senate if the process was requested by: (A) A member of the Senate; (B) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate; or (C) The party accused if the party accused is not a member of the House, a member of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

(1) Speaker of the House of Representatives and attested by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives if the process was requested by a member of the House or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; or

(2) President Pro Tempore of the Senate and attested by the Secretary of the Senate if the process was requested by: (A) A member of the Senate; (B) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate; or (C) The party accused if the party accused is not a member of the House, a member of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

(A) A member of the Senate;

(B) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate; or

(C) The party accused if the party accused is not a member of the House, a member of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

Rev. Stat., ch. 90, § 10; C. & M. Dig., § 4931; Pope's Dig., § 6153; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-203; Acts 2009, No. 1465, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1111 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 11 / Section 10-3-1111
Disbursing officer
Status: in_force

The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall be the disbursing officer for the funds appropriated to the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities, and all disbursements shall be upon the direction or authorization of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities. Acts 1997, No. 197, § 2.

The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall be the disbursing officer for the funds appropriated to the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities, and all disbursements shall be upon the direction or authorization of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities.

Acts 1997, No. 197, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-6-114 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-6-114
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1961, No. 486, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-130.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1961, No. 486, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-130.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-314 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-3-314
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1161,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 607, § 27; 1995, No. 993, § 9; 1995 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 16, § 20; 1997, No. 264, § 1; 2009, No. 605, § 13; 2009, No. 606, § 13; 2011, No. 777, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1161,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 607, § 27; 1995, No. 993, § 9; 1995 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 16, § 20; 1997, No. 264, § 1; 2009, No. 605, § 13; 2009, No. 606, § 13; 2011, No. 777, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1602 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 16 / Section 10-3-1602
Duties
Status: in_force

The duties of the Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Reviewing policy issues regarding the creation and implementation of acceptability systems for the state system of education, including the review of any regulatory changes proposed by the appropriate agencies of the executive branch or any boards or commissions prior to their implementation; (2) Reviewing policy issues affecting educational reform on or before November 15 of the year preceding a regular session and making recommendations concerning any necessary legislative changes proposed by school districts, cooperatives, institutions of higher education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, the State Board of Education, the Division of Career and Technical Education, the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the Division of Higher Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Governor's office, and private institutions; (3) Providing recommendations regarding use of state and federal funds; (4) Reviewing and assuring coordination between the school districts, cooperatives, institutions of higher education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, the State Board of Education, the Division of Career and Technical Education, the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the Division of Higher Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Governor's office, and private institutions; and (5) Evaluating innovative education projects and promoting the adoption of successful projects. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2213, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2212, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 978, § 2; 1999, No. 1163, § 2; 2009, No. 962, § 24.

The duties of the Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Reviewing policy issues regarding the creation and implementation of acceptability systems for the state system of education, including the review of any regulatory changes proposed by the appropriate agencies of the executive branch or any boards or commissions prior to their implementation;

(2) Reviewing policy issues affecting educational reform on or before November 15 of the year preceding a regular session and making recommendations concerning any necessary legislative changes proposed by school districts, cooperatives, institutions of higher education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, the State Board of Education, the Division of Career and Technical Education, the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the Division of Higher Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Governor's office, and private institutions;

(3) Providing recommendations regarding use of state and federal funds;

(4) Reviewing and assuring coordination between the school districts, cooperatives, institutions of higher education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, the State Board of Education, the Division of Career and Technical Education, the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the Division of Higher Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Governor's office, and private institutions; and

(5) Evaluating innovative education projects and promoting the adoption of successful projects.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2213, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2212, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 978, § 2; 1999, No. 1163, § 2; 2009, No. 962, § 24.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-304 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-2-304
Fees, costs, and expenses
Status: in_force

(a) Every witness attending either house or a committee thereof or a joint meeting of both houses, being summoned, shall be allowed the same fees as allowed by law to witnesses for their attendance in any court, to be paid as other costs. (b) The fees of all officers and witnesses before either house, or a joint meeting, and all other costs and expenses arising therein, shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the house in which the proceedings may be had or if had in a joint meeting of both houses, then out of the contingent fund of the General Assembly unless the party charged be adjudged to pay the costs and expenses, in which case he or she shall pay them, and payment may be enforced by attachment. Rev. Stat., ch. 90, §§ 11, 12; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4932, 4933; Pope's Dig., §§ 6154, 6155; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-204, 4-205.

(a) Every witness attending either house or a committee thereof or a joint meeting of both houses, being summoned, shall be allowed the same fees as allowed by law to witnesses for their attendance in any court, to be paid as other costs.

(b) The fees of all officers and witnesses before either house, or a joint meeting, and all other costs and expenses arising therein, shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the house in which the proceedings may be had or if had in a joint meeting of both houses, then out of the contingent fund of the General Assembly unless the party charged be adjudged to pay the costs and expenses, in which case he or she shall pay them, and payment may be enforced by attachment.

Rev. Stat., ch. 90, §§ 11, 12; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4932, 4933; Pope's Dig., §§ 6154, 6155; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 4-204, 4-205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-2101 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 21 / Section 10-3-2101
Purpose and findings
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that it is the responsibility of the State of Arkansas to: (1) Develop what constitutes an adequate education in Arkansas pursuant to the mandate of the Supreme Court and to conduct an adequacy study, which has been completed; and (2) Know how revenues of the State of Arkansas are being spent and whether true equality in educational opportunity is being achieved. (b) The General Assembly also recognizes that no one (1) study can fully define what is an adequate, efficient, and equitable education. (c) The General Assembly further recognizes that while the adequacy study performed in 2003 is an integral component toward satisfying the requirements imposed by the Supreme Court, the General Assembly has a continuing duty to assess what constitutes an adequate education in the State of Arkansas. (d) Therefore, because the State of Arkansas has an absolute duty to provide the school children of the State of Arkansas with an adequate education, the General Assembly finds that ensuring that an adequate and equitable system of public education is available in the State of Arkansas shall be the ongoing priority for the State of Arkansas. Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 57, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that it is the responsibility of the State of Arkansas to: (1) Develop what constitutes an adequate education in Arkansas pursuant to the mandate of the Supreme Court and to conduct an adequacy study, which has been completed; and (2) Know how revenues of the State of Arkansas are being spent and whether true equality in educational opportunity is being achieved.

(1) Develop what constitutes an adequate education in Arkansas pursuant to the mandate of the Supreme Court and to conduct an adequacy study, which has been completed; and

(2) Know how revenues of the State of Arkansas are being spent and whether true equality in educational opportunity is being achieved.

(b) The General Assembly also recognizes that no one (1) study can fully define what is an adequate, efficient, and equitable education.

(c) The General Assembly further recognizes that while the adequacy study performed in 2003 is an integral component toward satisfying the requirements imposed by the Supreme Court, the General Assembly has a continuing duty to assess what constitutes an adequate education in the State of Arkansas.

(d) Therefore, because the State of Arkansas has an absolute duty to provide the school children of the State of Arkansas with an adequate education, the General Assembly finds that ensuring that an adequate and equitable system of public education is available in the State of Arkansas shall be the ongoing priority for the State of Arkansas.

Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 57, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-117 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-117
Authentication of bill becoming law without Governor's signature
Status: in_force

Every bill which shall have passed both houses of the General Assembly and shall not be returned by the Governor within five (5) days, having thereby become a law, shall be authenticated by the Governor causing the fact to be certified thereon by the Secretary of State in the following form: Click here to view form. Rev. Stat., ch. 89, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 4971; Pope's Dig., § 6201; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-311.

Every bill which shall have passed both houses of the General Assembly and shall not be returned by the Governor within five (5) days, having thereby become a law, shall be authenticated by the Governor causing the fact to be certified thereon by the Secretary of State in the following form:

Click here to view form.

Rev. Stat., ch. 89, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 4971; Pope's Dig., § 6201; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-311.

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Ark. Code Ann. § 10-6-109 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-6-109
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1961, No. 486, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-126.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1961, No. 486, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-126.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-306 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-2-306
Administration of oaths by committee - Depositions - Perjury
Status: in_force

(a) The chair or a member at any time acting as chair of a committee of either house of the General Assembly or joint committee of the two (2) houses of the General Assembly, or his or her designee, when the committee is empowered to issue subpoenas for persons, papers, or records, shall be fully empowered to administer oaths and to take depositions for the purpose for which the committee or joint committee is empowered to issue subpoenas for persons, papers, or records. (b) (1) If a person subpoenaed to appear before the Senate, the House of Representatives, or a Senate or House committee or joint interim committee fails to appear or produce subpoenaed material, the fact of the refusal to appear or produce subpoenaed material shall be certified to the circuit court of the county in which the hearing is held. (2) The circuit court shall punish the person for contempt of the General Assembly under subdivision (b)(1) of this section in the same manner as punishment for contempt is imposed for failure to respond to a subpoena or directive of the circuit court. (c) A person who is administered the oath and who provides false testimony while under oath is guilty of perjury and subject to the penalties prescribed by law. Acts 1875, No. 37, § 1, p. 113; C. & M. Dig., § 4944; Pope's Dig., § 6166; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-208; Acts 2009, No. 1465, § 5.

(a) The chair or a member at any time acting as chair of a committee of either house of the General Assembly or joint committee of the two (2) houses of the General Assembly, or his or her designee, when the committee is empowered to issue subpoenas for persons, papers, or records, shall be fully empowered to administer oaths and to take depositions for the purpose for which the committee or joint committee is empowered to issue subpoenas for persons, papers, or records.

(b) (1) If a person subpoenaed to appear before the Senate, the House of Representatives, or a Senate or House committee or joint interim committee fails to appear or produce subpoenaed material, the fact of the refusal to appear or produce subpoenaed material shall be certified to the circuit court of the county in which the hearing is held. (2) The circuit court shall punish the person for contempt of the General Assembly under subdivision (b)(1) of this section in the same manner as punishment for contempt is imposed for failure to respond to a subpoena or directive of the circuit court.

(1) If a person subpoenaed to appear before the Senate, the House of Representatives, or a Senate or House committee or joint interim committee fails to appear or produce subpoenaed material, the fact of the refusal to appear or produce subpoenaed material shall be certified to the circuit court of the county in which the hearing is held.

(2) The circuit court shall punish the person for contempt of the General Assembly under subdivision (b)(1) of this section in the same manner as punishment for contempt is imposed for failure to respond to a subpoena or directive of the circuit court.

(c) A person who is administered the oath and who provides false testimony while under oath is guilty of perjury and subject to the penalties prescribed by law.

Acts 1875, No. 37, § 1, p. 113; C. & M. Dig., § 4944; Pope's Dig., § 6166; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-208; Acts 2009, No. 1465, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-4-401 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 10-4-401
Arkansas Legislative Audit - Creation
Status: in_force

(a) There is created under the authority of the General Assembly an agency known as "Arkansas Legislative Audit". (b) Arkansas Legislative Audit shall be headed by the Legislative Auditor, who shall be selected by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. Amended by Act 2015, No. 554,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.

(a) There is created under the authority of the General Assembly an agency known as "Arkansas Legislative Audit".

(b) Arkansas Legislative Audit shall be headed by the Legislative Auditor, who shall be selected by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 554,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-212 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 10-3-212
Rules Committee of the Senate and Rules Committee of the House of Representatives - Meetings - Compensation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives are authorized to meet jointly or separately at any time during the interim between legislative sessions as the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives shall deem necessary or desirable to review the Rules of the Senate, the Rules of the House of Representatives, and the Joint Rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate and to make recommendations for revisions in the rules or new rules as the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives shall deem appropriate. (2) In addition to meeting under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Rules Committee of the Senate is authorized to meet during the interim between legislative sessions to: (A) Consider gubernatorial appointments; and (B) Make recommendations to the Senate regarding confirmation of appointments under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (b) The members of the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives shall be entitled to receive per diem at the rate set for attendance at meetings of the subject matter interim committees of the House and Senate for attending subject matter or separate meetings of the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives. Members shall also be entitled to mileage reimbursement as provided by law. Amended by Act 2023, No. 794,§ 11, eff. 4/12/2023. Acts 1973, No. 90, § 9; 1975, No. 289, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1008; Acts 1991, No. 969, § 5; 1991, No. 1240, § 5; 1995 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 8.

(a) (1) The Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives are authorized to meet jointly or separately at any time during the interim between legislative sessions as the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives shall deem necessary or desirable to review the Rules of the Senate, the Rules of the House of Representatives, and the Joint Rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate and to make recommendations for revisions in the rules or new rules as the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives shall deem appropriate. (2) In addition to meeting under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Rules Committee of the Senate is authorized to meet during the interim between legislative sessions to: (A) Consider gubernatorial appointments; and (B) Make recommendations to the Senate regarding confirmation of appointments under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.

(1) The Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives are authorized to meet jointly or separately at any time during the interim between legislative sessions as the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives shall deem necessary or desirable to review the Rules of the Senate, the Rules of the House of Representatives, and the Joint Rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate and to make recommendations for revisions in the rules or new rules as the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives shall deem appropriate.

(2) In addition to meeting under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Rules Committee of the Senate is authorized to meet during the interim between legislative sessions to: (A) Consider gubernatorial appointments; and (B) Make recommendations to the Senate regarding confirmation of appointments under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.

(A) Consider gubernatorial appointments; and

(B) Make recommendations to the Senate regarding confirmation of appointments under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.

(b) The members of the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives shall be entitled to receive per diem at the rate set for attendance at meetings of the subject matter interim committees of the House and Senate for attending subject matter or separate meetings of the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives. Members shall also be entitled to mileage reimbursement as provided by law.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 794,§ 11, eff. 4/12/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 90, § 9; 1975, No. 289, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1008; Acts 1991, No. 969, § 5; 1991, No. 1240, § 5; 1995 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-106 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-106
Elections
Status: in_force

In all elections made by either house or by a joint vote of both houses, the votes of a majority of all the members present shall be necessary to a choice, and when an election shall be by joint vote, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall grant the person so elected a certificate thereof, which, in all cases in which a commission is required, shall be sufficient to authorize the granting of the commission. Rev. Stat., ch. 90, § 16; C. & M. Dig., § 4948; Pope's Dig., § 6170; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-108.

In all elections made by either house or by a joint vote of both houses, the votes of a majority of all the members present shall be necessary to a choice, and when an election shall be by joint vote, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall grant the person so elected a certificate thereof, which, in all cases in which a commission is required, shall be sufficient to authorize the granting of the commission.

Rev. Stat., ch. 90, § 16; C. & M. Dig., § 4948; Pope's Dig., § 6170; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-108.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-501 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 10-2-501
Preparation
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the General Assembly may choose to impose the restrictions of subsection (b) of this section by filing written notice with the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research. (b) If requested in writing by a member of the General Assembly, the staff of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall not: (1) Draft any bill, resolution, or amendment for the member pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the member; (2) List the name of the member on any bill, resolution, or amendment pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the member; or (3) On a bill, resolution, or amendment of which the member is the lead sponsor, establish the order of cosponsors pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the lead sponsor. (c) The prior direct approval requirement of this section is met when a senator or representative communicates authorization to the staff of the bureau by telephone, electronic mail, fax, other written document, or in person. Acts 2003, No. 1725, § 1; 2005, No. 493, § 1.

(a) A member of the General Assembly may choose to impose the restrictions of subsection (b) of this section by filing written notice with the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(b) If requested in writing by a member of the General Assembly, the staff of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall not: (1) Draft any bill, resolution, or amendment for the member pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the member; (2) List the name of the member on any bill, resolution, or amendment pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the member; or (3) On a bill, resolution, or amendment of which the member is the lead sponsor, establish the order of cosponsors pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the lead sponsor.

(1) Draft any bill, resolution, or amendment for the member pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the member;

(2) List the name of the member on any bill, resolution, or amendment pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the member; or

(3) On a bill, resolution, or amendment of which the member is the lead sponsor, establish the order of cosponsors pursuant to the instructions of a lobbyist registered under § 21-8-601 without the prior direct approval of the lead sponsor.

(c) The prior direct approval requirement of this section is met when a senator or representative communicates authorization to the staff of the bureau by telephone, electronic mail, fax, other written document, or in person.

Acts 2003, No. 1725, § 1; 2005, No. 493, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-801 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 8 / Section 10-3-801
Subchapter supplemental
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the laws of this state and the Rules of the House of Representatives and the Rules of the Senate pertaining to the standing and interim committees of the General Assembly and of the House of Representatives and Senate. Acts 1979, No. 8, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1205n.

The provisions of this subchapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the laws of this state and the Rules of the House of Representatives and the Rules of the Senate pertaining to the standing and interim committees of the General Assembly and of the House of Representatives and Senate.

Acts 1979, No. 8, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1205n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-4-415 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 10-4-415
Monitoring of reports by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
Status: in_force

The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall monitor reports presented to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee to ensure that they meet the needs of: (1) The General Assembly; (2) Entities of the state; (3) Political subdivisions of the state; (4) Schools; and (5) The general public. Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.

The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee shall monitor reports presented to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee to ensure that they meet the needs of:

(1) The General Assembly;

(2) Entities of the state;

(3) Political subdivisions of the state;

(4) Schools; and

(5) The general public.

Acts 2005, No. 2201, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1321 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 13 / Section 10-3-1321
Meetings - Intergovernmental cooperation
Status: in_force

(a) The Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth shall meet upon call by the Chair of the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth, or at such other times as may be provided in the rules of the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth, or upon written call by any five (5) of its members. (b) The Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth shall cooperate with the Council of State Governments, the Southern Legislative Conference, the National Conference of State Legislatures and its committees, and other appropriate conferences or associations of public officials concerned with the problems of children and youth for the purpose of coordinating the activities and resources of the legislative departments of the sister states to assist the Congress of the United States and the federal government in coordinating state and regional programs for the safety, health, development, and problems of children and youth. Acts 1987, No. 517, § 5; 1997, No. 312, § 12.

(a) The Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth shall meet upon call by the Chair of the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth, or at such other times as may be provided in the rules of the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth, or upon written call by any five (5) of its members.

(b) The Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth shall cooperate with the Council of State Governments, the Southern Legislative Conference, the National Conference of State Legislatures and its committees, and other appropriate conferences or associations of public officials concerned with the problems of children and youth for the purpose of coordinating the activities and resources of the legislative departments of the sister states to assist the Congress of the United States and the federal government in coordinating state and regional programs for the safety, health, development, and problems of children and youth.

Acts 1987, No. 517, § 5; 1997, No. 312, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1601 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 16 / Section 10-3-1601
Creation - Members
Status: in_force

(a) To assist the General Assembly, there is established the "Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform" to be composed of the following members: (1) Seven (7) members of the Senate to be appointed by the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, in consultation with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and (2) Seven (7) members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Chair of the House Committee on Education, in consultation with the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (b) In making their appointments, the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education and the Chair of the House Committee on Education shall seek to ensure that members who are knowledgeable about all types of educational issues and who represent all geographic regions of the state shall serve on the Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform. (c) The Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform shall be assisted by staff provided by the Bureau of Legislative Research. (d) Members of the Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform shall be entitled to receive per diem and expenses for their attendance at committee meetings at the same rate as members of the General Assembly receive for attendance at meetings of interim committees. (e) The members appointed to the Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform shall select a Senate cochair and a House cochair, each of whom shall serve for a two-year term during the interim. Acts 1991, No. 978, § 1; 1993, No. 1272, § 1; 1997, No. 1354, § 27; 1999, No. 1163, § 1.

(a) To assist the General Assembly, there is established the "Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform" to be composed of the following members: (1) Seven (7) members of the Senate to be appointed by the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, in consultation with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and (2) Seven (7) members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Chair of the House Committee on Education, in consultation with the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(1) Seven (7) members of the Senate to be appointed by the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, in consultation with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and

(2) Seven (7) members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Chair of the House Committee on Education, in consultation with the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(b) In making their appointments, the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education and the Chair of the House Committee on Education shall seek to ensure that members who are knowledgeable about all types of educational issues and who represent all geographic regions of the state shall serve on the Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform.

(c) The Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform shall be assisted by staff provided by the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(d) Members of the Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform shall be entitled to receive per diem and expenses for their attendance at committee meetings at the same rate as members of the General Assembly receive for attendance at meetings of interim committees.

(e) The members appointed to the Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform shall select a Senate cochair and a House cochair, each of whom shall serve for a two-year term during the interim.

Acts 1991, No. 978, § 1; 1993, No. 1272, § 1; 1997, No. 1354, § 27; 1999, No. 1163, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-119 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 10-2-119
Vacancies during session
Status: in_force

(a) When any member shall resign during any session, he or she shall address his or her resignation to the presiding officer of the house of which he or she is a member, which resignation shall be entered upon the journal. (b) In all cases of vacancies happening or being declared during any session of the General Assembly, by death, expulsion, or otherwise, the presiding officer of the house in which the vacancy shall happen shall immediately notify the Governor, who shall immediately issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy. Rev. Stat., ch. 70, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 4962; Pope's Dig., § 6192; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-110.

(a) When any member shall resign during any session, he or she shall address his or her resignation to the presiding officer of the house of which he or she is a member, which resignation shall be entered upon the journal.

(b) In all cases of vacancies happening or being declared during any session of the General Assembly, by death, expulsion, or otherwise, the presiding officer of the house in which the vacancy shall happen shall immediately notify the Governor, who shall immediately issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy.

Rev. Stat., ch. 70, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 4962; Pope's Dig., § 6192; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-110.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-2507 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 25 / Section 10-3-2507
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 23, eff. 5/23/2016. Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 23, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 2009, No. 978, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 23, eff. 5/23/2016.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 23, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 2009, No. 978, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-2508 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 25 / Section 10-3-2508
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 24, eff. 5/23/2016. Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 24, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 2009, No. 978, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 24, eff. 5/23/2016.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 24, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 2009, No. 978, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-6-112 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-6-112
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1961, No. 486, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-129.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1961, No. 486, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-129.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-211 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 10-3-211
Function during recess - Compensation
Status: in_force

If a regular session of the General Assembly is extended and the House of Representatives and the Senate recess for a period in excess of thirty (30) calendar days, the Legislative Council, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and other interim committees of the General Assembly are authorized to meet and transact their normal business during the recess. They shall be entitled to per diem and mileage for attending meetings and attending to the official business of the committee to the same extent as during the interim between sessions of the General Assembly. Acts 1973, No. 810, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-148.

If a regular session of the General Assembly is extended and the House of Representatives and the Senate recess for a period in excess of thirty (30) calendar days, the Legislative Council, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and other interim committees of the General Assembly are authorized to meet and transact their normal business during the recess. They shall be entitled to per diem and mileage for attending meetings and attending to the official business of the committee to the same extent as during the interim between sessions of the General Assembly.

Acts 1973, No. 810, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-148.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-2-301 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-2-301
Compelling attendance - Orders - Sentences
Status: in_force

(a) The Senate and the House of Representatives meeting separately or in joint meeting may: (1) Issue the necessary subpoenas and process to summon and compel a person to appear before them or a committee thereof; (2) Carry into execution their orders and sentences; and (3) Summon and compel the attendance of witnesses in as full a manner as a court of law and with like effect. (b) A subpoena for a witness shall be issued at the request of: (1) A member of the Senate or a member of the House with the majority support of the member's respective house; (2) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate on behalf of the majority of the members of the Senate; (3) The Speaker of the House of Representatives on behalf of the majority of the members of the House; and (4) The party accused. Rev. Stat., ch. 90, § 8; C. & M. Dig., § 4929; Pope's Dig., § 6151; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-201; Acts 2009, No. 1465, § 2.

(a) The Senate and the House of Representatives meeting separately or in joint meeting may: (1) Issue the necessary subpoenas and process to summon and compel a person to appear before them or a committee thereof; (2) Carry into execution their orders and sentences; and (3) Summon and compel the attendance of witnesses in as full a manner as a court of law and with like effect.

(1) Issue the necessary subpoenas and process to summon and compel a person to appear before them or a committee thereof;

(2) Carry into execution their orders and sentences; and

(3) Summon and compel the attendance of witnesses in as full a manner as a court of law and with like effect.

(b) A subpoena for a witness shall be issued at the request of: (1) A member of the Senate or a member of the House with the majority support of the member's respective house; (2) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate on behalf of the majority of the members of the Senate; (3) The Speaker of the House of Representatives on behalf of the majority of the members of the House; and (4) The party accused.

(1) A member of the Senate or a member of the House with the majority support of the member's respective house;

(2) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate on behalf of the majority of the members of the Senate;

(3) The Speaker of the House of Representatives on behalf of the majority of the members of the House; and

(4) The party accused.

Rev. Stat., ch. 90, § 8; C. & M. Dig., § 4929; Pope's Dig., § 6151; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-201; Acts 2009, No. 1465, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-307 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-3-307
Submission of itemized budgets to Legislative Council
Status: in_force

All state agencies, departments, institutions, and offices shall submit to the Legislative Council a budget for their operation in the manner and at the times as requested by the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council shall ascertain the needs of each department of state government and all of its agencies, institutions, and offices; the number of employees required by each of them; and the necessary amount of money from public funds required to carry on the work or functions of any department, agency, institution, and office; and shall before each session of the General Assembly prepare and submit to the General Assembly an itemized budget for each department, agency, office, and institution supported by the state government. Acts 1949, No. 264, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-623.

All state agencies, departments, institutions, and offices shall submit to the Legislative Council a budget for their operation in the manner and at the times as requested by the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council shall ascertain the needs of each department of state government and all of its agencies, institutions, and offices; the number of employees required by each of them; and the necessary amount of money from public funds required to carry on the work or functions of any department, agency, institution, and office; and shall before each session of the General Assembly prepare and submit to the General Assembly an itemized budget for each department, agency, office, and institution supported by the state government.

Acts 1949, No. 264, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-623.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-214 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 10-3-214
Committee studies - Duties of Legislative Council - Reports and findings
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the functions and duties of the Legislative Council which are prescribed by law, it shall be the responsibility of the Legislative Council, in order to coordinate the efforts of the interim committees and to avoid duplication of effort by the committees, to review and screen all study resolutions referred by the General Assembly and all study proposals sponsored by members of the General Assembly during the interim and approved by the Legislative Council. It shall either refer the study resolutions or study proposals to the appropriate interim committee for study or in unusual cases retain the study proposal or resolution and conduct the study. Nothing in §§ 10-3-201 - 10-3-208 , 10-3-212 - 10-3-214 , and 10-3-216 , however, shall be construed to alter or diminish the exclusive interim and presession budget jurisdiction and authority of the Legislative Council as now prescribed by law. (b) The respective interim committees may initiate and conduct studies by motion or resolution adopted by a majority of the membership of the committee, but when an interim committee initiates a study on its own motion, it shall advise the Legislative Council of the study to be made in order that the Legislative Council may suggest ways to eliminate duplication of effort among the interim committees. (c) Each of the interim committees shall periodically report to the Legislative Council regarding studies referred to or undertaken by the committee and shall advise the Legislative Council of the status of each study pending before it. (d) Each committee shall file a copy of its minutes, final reports, and recommendations on each study with the Legislative Council. Findings and recommendations of the interim committees shall be advisory only and shall not be binding on the standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives during legislative sessions. Acts 1973, No. 90, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1002; Acts 1995 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 9.

(a) In addition to the functions and duties of the Legislative Council which are prescribed by law, it shall be the responsibility of the Legislative Council, in order to coordinate the efforts of the interim committees and to avoid duplication of effort by the committees, to review and screen all study resolutions referred by the General Assembly and all study proposals sponsored by members of the General Assembly during the interim and approved by the Legislative Council. It shall either refer the study resolutions or study proposals to the appropriate interim committee for study or in unusual cases retain the study proposal or resolution and conduct the study. Nothing in §§ 10-3-201 - 10-3-208 , 10-3-212 - 10-3-214 , and 10-3-216 , however, shall be construed to alter or diminish the exclusive interim and presession budget jurisdiction and authority of the Legislative Council as now prescribed by law.

(b) The respective interim committees may initiate and conduct studies by motion or resolution adopted by a majority of the membership of the committee, but when an interim committee initiates a study on its own motion, it shall advise the Legislative Council of the study to be made in order that the Legislative Council may suggest ways to eliminate duplication of effort among the interim committees.

(c) Each of the interim committees shall periodically report to the Legislative Council regarding studies referred to or undertaken by the committee and shall advise the Legislative Council of the status of each study pending before it.

(d) Each committee shall file a copy of its minutes, final reports, and recommendations on each study with the Legislative Council. Findings and recommendations of the interim committees shall be advisory only and shall not be binding on the standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives during legislative sessions.

Acts 1973, No. 90, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-1002; Acts 1995 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-601 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 6 / Section 10-3-601
Intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of this subchapter to establish procedures whereby the types of contracts to be let for legislative printing or duplicating requirements may be determined after study and review of the printing or duplicating needs of the General Assembly. Adequate specifications and safeguards may be established for such contracts in order that the State Procurement Director might be advised thereof in the letting of contracts for legislative printing or duplicating requirements. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6061, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 508, § 4; 1975, No. 544, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-904.

It is the intent of this subchapter to establish procedures whereby the types of contracts to be let for legislative printing or duplicating requirements may be determined after study and review of the printing or duplicating needs of the General Assembly. Adequate specifications and safeguards may be established for such contracts in order that the State Procurement Director might be advised thereof in the letting of contracts for legislative printing or duplicating requirements.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6061, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 508, § 4; 1975, No. 544, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-310 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 10-3-310
Compensation of executive secretary and employees - Cooperation with Council of State Governments - Reimbursement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Executive Secretary to the Legislative Council shall be entitled to such salary as may be authorized by appropriation of the General Assembly. (2) All other employees of the Legislative Council shall receive such remuneration as may be provided by the annual appropriations. (b) The Legislative Council is authorized to cooperate with the Council of State Governments and with national and regional organizations established to study governmental problems and may authorize one (1) or more of its members to attend the meetings thereof which the Legislative Council deems appropriate. Any member of the Legislative Council attending the meetings shall be reimbursed only for actual and reasonable expenses for transportation, meals, lodging, and other necessary expenses. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1150,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1949, No. 264, § 8; 1963, No. 253, § 1; 1969, No. 139, § 1; 1975, No. 929, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-624.

(a) (1) The Executive Secretary to the Legislative Council shall be entitled to such salary as may be authorized by appropriation of the General Assembly. (2) All other employees of the Legislative Council shall receive such remuneration as may be provided by the annual appropriations.

(1) The Executive Secretary to the Legislative Council shall be entitled to such salary as may be authorized by appropriation of the General Assembly.

(2) All other employees of the Legislative Council shall receive such remuneration as may be provided by the annual appropriations.

(b) The Legislative Council is authorized to cooperate with the Council of State Governments and with national and regional organizations established to study governmental problems and may authorize one (1) or more of its members to attend the meetings thereof which the Legislative Council deems appropriate. Any member of the Legislative Council attending the meetings shall be reimbursed only for actual and reasonable expenses for transportation, meals, lodging, and other necessary expenses.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1150,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1949, No. 264, § 8; 1963, No. 253, § 1; 1969, No. 139, § 1; 1975, No. 929, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-624.
Ark. Code Ann. § 10-3-1103 — AR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 11 / Section 10-3-1103
When committee functions - Administrative responsibilities
Status: in_force

(a) The Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall function during the interim between regular sessions, fiscal sessions, or special sessions of the General Assembly and may function, if necessary, while the General Assembly is in regular session, fiscal session, special session, or an extension of a regular session, fiscal session, or special session, for the purpose of discharging its duties under this subchapter. (b) The Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall administer all provisions of this subchapter relating to repairs, improvements, and furnishing of committee rooms and legislative facilities in the State Capitol Building, including, if necessary, the payment of rental required for the housing of state agencies moved from the State Capitol Building as a result of any project undertaken by the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter until space for the agencies may be provided in other public facilities. Acts 1973, No. 572, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-141; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 22.

(a) The Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall function during the interim between regular sessions, fiscal sessions, or special sessions of the General Assembly and may function, if necessary, while the General Assembly is in regular session, fiscal session, special session, or an extension of a regular session, fiscal session, or special session, for the purpose of discharging its duties under this subchapter.

(b) The Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall administer all provisions of this subchapter relating to repairs, improvements, and furnishing of committee rooms and legislative facilities in the State Capitol Building, including, if necessary, the payment of rental required for the housing of state agencies moved from the State Capitol Building as a result of any project undertaken by the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter until space for the agencies may be provided in other public facilities.

Acts 1973, No. 572, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 4-141; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 22.