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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 13 - SENATE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH (§§ 10-3-1301 — 10-3-1323) › Section 10-3-1323 - Compliance with child welfare reform

(a)
The General Assembly finds that the requirements with which the state must comply pursuant to the consent decree from Angela R., et al. v. Bill Clinton, et al. and the Arkansas Child Welfare Reform Document demand close observation and study; that the future of the state's children and youth relies heavily on compliance with the decree; that the financial security of the state is in jeopardy if the state has difficulty or is unable to comply with the consent decree because of the voluminous number of lawsuits that could ensue; that the state has a responsibility to protect children and youth from harm and ensure their healthy development; that the Child Welfare Compliance and Oversight Committee will cease to exist on December 31, 1994; that in order to protect the interests of the state, it is crucial that oversight of child welfare issues continue; that oversight by a committee that focuses specifically on problems relating to children and youth would be the most advantageous manner of monitoring compliance with the consent decree and related problems. Therefore, it is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly to require the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth to monitor compliance with the consent decree, to report annually regarding compliance, and to review all bills pertaining to the safety, health, mental health, development, and problems of children and youth.
(b)
The Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth shall make a report at least annually regarding the state's compliance with the Arkansas Child Welfare Reform Document and review all bills pertaining to the safety, health, mental health, development, and problems of children and youth. The report shall be made available to all members of the General Assembly.
Acts 1993, No. 1033, §§ 1, 2; 1997, No. 312, § 13.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 14 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND TAX POLICY (§§ 10-3-1401 — 10-3-1405) › Section 10-3-1401 - Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy - Creation

(a)
(1)
There is hereby created the "Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy" which shall be composed of:
(A)
The cochairs of the Legislative Council;
(B)
The cochairs of the Joint Budget Committee;
(C)
The Chair of the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation;
(D)
The Chair of the House Committee on Revenue and Taxation;
(E)
Three (3) members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, one (1) of whom shall be appointed Cochair of the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy; and
(F)
Three (3) members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one (1) of whom shall be appointed Cochair of the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy.
(2)
The members shall be entitled to per diem and mileage, at the rates prescribed by law for members of interim committees of the General Assembly, to be paid from funds appropriated for paying per diem and mileage of interim committees.
(b)
The Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy shall hear matters relating to the economic and revenue outlook of the state and information relating to the economic and fiscal impact of public policy measures, including the revenue forecasts as submitted by the Governor, and make such recommendations as it deems necessary.
Acts 1993, No. 1274, § 2; 1997, No. 1354, § 25; 2001, No. 160, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 14 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND TAX POLICY (§§ 10-3-1401 — 10-3-1405) › Section 10-3-1402 - Office of Economic and Tax Policy - Creation

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 14 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND TAX POLICY (§§ 10-3-1401 — 10-3-1405) › Section 10-3-1403 - Office of Economic and Tax Policy - Powers and duties

(a)
The Office of Economic and Tax Policy shall work under the standards and guidelines of the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy and shall:
(1)
Review the biennial and annual revenue forecast submitted by the executive branch;
(2)
Provide legislators with such information as may be requested regarding the data and assumptions supporting the forecast;
(3)
At the request of the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy, provide alternative forecasts based on different assumptions regarding economic performance;
(4)
Make periodic reviews of the official revenue forecast performance;
(5)
Provide members with analyses of policy proposals which might affect the economy or fiscal outlook of the State of Arkansas;
(6)
Biennially prepare and make available to the members of the General Assembly a comprehensive compilation of taxes levied by the State of Arkansas;
(7)
Provide members of the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy or other members of the General Assembly with such data, information, or policy studies as may be requested, subject to time and resource constraints;
(8)
Review any changes made in the distribution of funds for public education; and
(9)
Perform or arrange for the performance of audits of the economic impact and cost-benefit with regard to any economic development project for which the sponsor receives the benefit of Amendment 82 bond financing.
(b)
The office shall prepare fiscal impact analyses of proposed legislation on request of:
(1)
Any member of the General Assembly; or
(2)
A legislative committee.
Acts 1993, No. 1274, § 4; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1; 2005, No. 1981, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 14 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND TAX POLICY (§§ 10-3-1401 — 10-3-1405) › Section 10-3-1404 - Forecast of general revenues

(a)
(1)
On or before the third Wednesday in May before the beginning of each fiscal year, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall submit to the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy the following forecasts of general revenues to be available under the Revenue Stabilization Law, §
19-5-101
et seq.:
(A)
The official forecast for the upcoming fiscal year, including any revisions necessitated by the revised forecast required under subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section; and
(B)
A revised forecast for the current fiscal year.
(2)
(A)
The Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy may hold meetings and hearings and request such information, data, or studies as it deems necessary.
(B)
Upon hearing evidence and information regarding the outlook for state revenues, the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy shall make its findings on the forecasts of general revenues available for distribution.
(3)
A report of the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy's findings shall be sent to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.
(b)
If the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State determines it has become necessary to change either forecast of general revenues available for distribution, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall report the expected change in forecast to the Office of Economic and Tax Policy and the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy with an explanation of the need for the change.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 823,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1224,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1993, No. 1274, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 14 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND TAX POLICY (§§ 10-3-1401 — 10-3-1405) › Section 10-3-1405 - Interdepartmental cooperation and assistance

(a)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall cooperate with and assist the Office of Economic and Tax Policy in carrying out its responsibilities by providing:
(1)
The office with such nonconfidential tax information as may be requested by the office; and
(2)
Such other assistance to the office as may be requested.
(b)
(1)
Other state agencies shall cooperate with and assist the office in carrying out its duties, including, without limitation:
(A)
Review and analysis of cost-benefit studies;
(B)
Fiscal impact statements; and
(C)
Other fiscal analyses as requested by the office.
(2)
State agencies shall provide assistance to the office as requested.
(c)
The state-supported institutions of higher education shall:
(1)
Cooperate with and assist the office in carrying out its duties; and
(2)
Provide support and advice to the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy in determining the economic policy and revenue forecast of the State of Arkansas.
(d)
(1)
The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall cooperate with and assist the office in carrying out its responsibilities by providing:
(A)
The office with information requested by the office; and
(B)
Assistance to the office as requested.
(2)
The division shall provide the office with any information regarding changes in the calculation of state aid to public school districts within seven (7) working days of a change.
(e)
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall cooperate with and assist the office in carrying out its responsibilities by providing:
(1)
The office with information requested by the office; and
(2)
Assistance to the office as requested.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2211, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 1274, § 5; 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 2; 2005, No. 1981, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 15 - DESEGREGATION LITIGATION - LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT (§§ 10-3-1501 — 10-3-1506) › Section 10-3-1501 - Expired

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 15 - DESEGREGATION LITIGATION - LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT (§§ 10-3-1501 — 10-3-1506) › Section 10-3-1502 - Expired

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 7, eff. 5/23/2016.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 7, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 1989, (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 71, § 2; 1997, No. 112, § 26; 1997, No. 250, § 56; 1997, No. 1354, § 26; 1999, No. 1508, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 15 - DESEGREGATION LITIGATION - LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT (§§ 10-3-1501 — 10-3-1506) › Section 10-3-1503 - Expired

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 8, eff. 5/23/2016.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 8, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 71, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 15 - DESEGREGATION LITIGATION - LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT (§§ 10-3-1501 — 10-3-1506) › Section 10-3-1504 - Expired

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 15 - DESEGREGATION LITIGATION - LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT (§§ 10-3-1501 — 10-3-1506) › Section 10-3-1505 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2005, No. 1940, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 15 - DESEGREGATION LITIGATION - LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT (§§ 10-3-1501 — 10-3-1506) › Section 10-3-1506 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 10, eff. 5/23/2016.
Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 10, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 2005, No. 2286, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 16 - JOINT INTERIM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REFORM (§§ 10-3-1601 — 10-3-1602) › Section 10-3-1601 - Creation - Members

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 16 - JOINT INTERIM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REFORM (§§ 10-3-1601 — 10-3-1602) › Section 10-3-1602 - Duties

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 17 - JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 10-3-1701 — 10-3-1708) › Section 10-3-1701 - Purpose

The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the highest public interest to provide appropriate means for the continued development and enhancement of educational opportunities, medical care services, and governmental operations throughout the State of Arkansas through the use of the public telecommunications infrastructure and networks employing advanced communication and information technology. Such technology and applications have strategic value for the economy for the State of Arkansas, will strengthen the state's connection to the national and international information infrastructure, and will enable the state and its citizens access to a statewide public telecommunications and information infrastructure capable of connecting government agencies, connecting all seventy-five (75) counties, providing Arkansas citizens access to government information, and being continuously upgraded through the addition of compatible new technology.
Acts 1995, No. 737, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 17 - JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 10-3-1701 — 10-3-1708) › Section 10-3-1702 - Definitions

For the purpose of this subchapter:
(1)
"Distance learning" means an interactive telecommunications system that:
(A)
Utilizes information technology, audio, video, and other appropriate elements and is compatible with other distance learning networks; and
(B)
Is used for the purpose of enhancing instructional opportunities in Arkansas public schools, technical colleges, community colleges, and universities, and economic development opportunities in business and industry;
(2)
"Governmental entity" means any department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state or any entity created by law to provide services to the state;
(3)
"Information technology" means the totality of means employed to collect, classify, process, store, retrieve, evaluate, and disseminate information in voice, video, and data form;
(4)
"Infrastructure" means an interlinked system of wires, cables, fiber optics, or other wireline or wireless communications media;
(5)
"Medical facilities" means any fully licensed and accredited, publicly or privately funded, medical care providers that furnish either inpatient or outpatient services;
(6)
"Network" means an interlinked system of users;
(7)
"Public access" means access by the public to public information through the use of information technology;
(8)
"Public information" means any information stored, gathered, or generated in electronic or magnetic form by the State of Arkansas or its agencies or instrumentalities included within the information deemed to be public pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq., and amendments thereto;
(9)
"Public telecommunications" means the facilities used in providing telecommunication services to the public, including, but not limited to, facilities owned and operated by public utilities;
(10)
"Telemedicine" means an interactive telecommunications system that:
(A)
Utilizes information technology, audio, video, and other appropriate elements and is compatible with other telemedicine networks; and
(B)
Is used for the purpose of enhancing the delivery of medical information and health care to medical facilities in rural and urban areas throughout Arkansas; and
(11)
"Universal access" means access to the public telecommunications infrastructure or the state's information system by all state governmental entities.
Acts 1995, No. 737, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 17 - JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 10-3-1701 — 10-3-1708) › Section 10-3-1703 - Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology - Membership - Cochairs

(a)
(1)
There is created a joint standing committee of the House of Representatives and the Senate to be known as the "Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology".
(2)
This Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology shall function as established by law.
(b)
(1)
The Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology shall be a select committee of the House and the Senate, whose members shall be chosen as follows:
(A)
(i)
Seven (7) members of the Senate to consist of the members of the Senate Committee on Technology and Legislative Affairs.
(ii)
Any vacancy shall be filled according to the Rules of the Senate on seniority; and
(B)
(i)
Ten (10) members of the House to be selected by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(ii)
(a)
One (1) alternate member for each of the House members shall be selected by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(b)
Vacancies in the House membership on the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology shall be filled by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in accordance with the Rules of the House of Representatives.
(2)
In the event a vacancy shall occur on the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology, the vacancy shall be filled in the manner as provided for in this section.
(c)
Members appointed to the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology shall serve on the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology in addition to their service on the regular standing, joint, and select committees.
(d)
(1)
The Chair of the Senate Committee on Technology and Legislative Affairs shall serve as the Senate Cochair of the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate one (1) of the House members appointed to the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology to serve as the House Cochair of the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology.
(2)
The cochairs of the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology shall preside at alternate meetings of the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology, unless the cochairs shall agree otherwise.
Acts 1995, No. 737, §§ 3, 5; 1999, No. 3, § 1; 2001, No. 3, § 1; 2001, No. 627, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 17 - JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 10-3-1701 — 10-3-1708) › Section 10-3-1705 - Duties of joint standing committee

Bills pertaining to the Division of Information Systems, advanced communications and information technology, telemedicine, distance learning, or public information access shall be referred to the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology or the Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology, as appropriate.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6063, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1995, No. 737, § 4; 1997, No. 914, § 23; 2001, No. 3, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 17 - JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 10-3-1701 — 10-3-1708) › Section 10-3-1706 - Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology - Meetings

The Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology shall meet upon call by either or both of the cochairs of the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology, or at such other times as may be provided in the rules of the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology, or upon written call by any seven (7) of its members.
Acts 1995, No. 737, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 17 - JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 10-3-1701 — 10-3-1708) › Section 10-3-1707 - Interim committee meetings - Expenses - Staff

(a)
The per diem and mileage, including reimbursement for expenses for attending out-of-state meetings as provided by law, shall be paid from funds appropriated for per diem, mileage, and expenses of members of the General Assembly for attending interim committee meetings or from other funds provided by law for that purpose.
(b)
The Bureau of Legislative Research shall furnish such staff assistance as may be requested by the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology.
(c)
All other appropriate state agencies, including, but not limited to, the Division of Information Systems, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and public colleges and universities in the State of Arkansas, shall be available to assist the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology on advanced communications and information technology matters as may be requested by the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6064, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 74, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 74, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1995, No. 737, § 7; 1997, No. 914, § 24; 1997, No. 1354, § 29.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 17 - JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§§ 10-3-1701 — 10-3-1708) › Section 10-3-1708 - Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology - Cybersecurity incidents and cyberattacks - Meetings in executive session - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"County" means any county of this state;
(2)
"Municipality" means:
(A)
A city of the first class;
(B)
A city of the second class; or
(C)
An incorporated town;
(3)
"Public entity" means:
(A)
A county;
(B)
A municipality;
(C)
A school district; or
(D)
The state; and
(4)
"School district" means a school district or open-enrollment public charter school in this state.
(b)
(1)
The meetings of the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology to review a cybersecurity incident involving, or a cyberattack on, a public entity are closed and are exempt from public observance under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq.
(2)
Any member of the General Assembly may attend the closed hearing under subdivision (b)(1) of this section of the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology.
(3)
An individual may attend a closed hearing under subdivision (b)(1) of this section at the invitation of either of the cochairs of the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology.
(4)
The Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology shall not disclose any information concerning an internal policy or the internal guidelines established to address a cybersecurity incident involving, or a cyberattack on, a public entity.
(5)
If the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology meets in a closed meeting under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology may discuss only a cybersecurity incident involving, or cyberattack on, a public entity or any cybersecurity policy.
(c)
(1)
An internal policy or the internal guidelines that are established concerning a cybersecurity incident involving, or a cyberattack on, a public entity are:
(A)
Confidential; and
(B)
Exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq.
(2)
An internal policy or the internal guidelines of a public entity established to address a cybersecurity incident involving, or a cyberattack on, a public entity are not considered a rule under §
10-3-309
or the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
Added by Act 2023, No. 510,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 18 - COMMITTEE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§ 10-3-1801) › Section 10-3-1801 - Creation

There is created the "Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology" of the House of Representatives to be composed of the members of the House on the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology.
Acts 2001, No. 3, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 19 - ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (§§ 10-3-1901 — 10-3-1903) › Section 10-3-1901 - Expired

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 19 - ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (§§ 10-3-1901 — 10-3-1903) › Section 10-3-1902 - Expired

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 12, eff. 5/23/2016.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 12, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 2001, No. 1389, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 19 - ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (§§ 10-3-1901 — 10-3-1903) › Section 10-3-1903 - Expired

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 13, eff. 5/23/2016.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 13, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 2001, No. 1389, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 21 - CONTINUING ADEQUACY EVALUATION ACT OF 2004 (§§ 10-3-2101 — 10-3-2104) › Section 10-3-2101 - Purpose and findings

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 21 - CONTINUING ADEQUACY EVALUATION ACT OF 2004 (§§ 10-3-2101 — 10-3-2104) › Section 10-3-2103 - Investigations

(a)
The House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education shall have the authority to conduct investigations pertaining to the effectiveness of any and all education programs of:
(1)
Any school;
(2)
Any school district;
(3)
Any service cooperative;
(4)
Any institution;
(5)
The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or its successors; or
(6)
The State Board of Education or any division under the board's authority.
(b)
(1)
In connection with any investigation, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education shall have the right and the power to subpoena witnesses and to issue subpoena duces tecum, pursuant to §
10-2-307
.
(2)
The chairs and the cochairs of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education are authorized to administer oaths.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2217, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1465,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 57, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 21 - CONTINUING ADEQUACY EVALUATION ACT OF 2004 (§§ 10-3-2101 — 10-3-2104) › Section 10-3-2104 - Report

(a)
The House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education shall file separately or jointly, or both, reports of their findings and recommendations with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than November 1 of each year before the convening of a regular session.
(b)
For each recommendation the report shall include proposed implementation schedules with timelines, specific steps, agencies and persons responsible, resources needed, and drafts of bills proposing all necessary and recommended legislative changes.
(c)
The report shall be supplemented as needed to accomplish the purposes of this continuing evaluation.
(d)
(1)
Before a fiscal session, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education shall meet, jointly or separately as needed, to review the funding recommendations contained in the most recent report filed under this section.
(2)
The House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, meeting jointly or separately as needed, also shall review any other matters identified by the House Committee on Education or the Senate Committee on Education that may affect the state's obligation to provide a substantially equal opportunity for an adequate education for all public school students.
(3)
If the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education find that the recommendations in the most recent adequacy evaluation report filed under this section should be amended, the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education, jointly or separately, or both, shall advise in writing the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of their findings and amendments to the adequacy evaluation report:
(A)
By November 1 of the calendar year before the beginning of a fiscal session that is held in a year in which the preferential primary election is held in May under §
7-7-203
; and
(B)
By March 1 of the calendar year before the beginning of a fiscal session that is held in a year in which the preferential primary election is held in March under §
7-7-203
.
(e)
The House Committee on Education or the Senate Committee on Education, separately or jointly, shall publish a draft of the report required under this section or any amendment or supplement to the report not less than fourteen (14) days before the report, amendment, or supplement is submitted to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 545,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 5,§ 3, eff. 8/27/2013, expires 12/31/2016.
Acts 2003 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 57, § 1; 2007, No. 1204, § 2; 2009, No. 199, § 1; 2011, No. 725, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 22 - ACADEMIC FACILITIES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (§§ 10-3-2201 — 10-3-2204) › Section 10-3-2201 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2005, No. 1424, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 22 - ACADEMIC FACILITIES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (§§ 10-3-2201 — 10-3-2204) › Section 10-3-2202 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 748, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 801,§ 4, eff. 4/1/2017.
Acts 2005, No. 1424, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 22 - ACADEMIC FACILITIES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (§§ 10-3-2201 — 10-3-2204) › Section 10-3-2203 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2218, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 1424, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 22 - ACADEMIC FACILITIES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (§§ 10-3-2201 — 10-3-2204) › Section 10-3-2204 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2005, No. 1424, § 1; 2009, No. 962, § 26.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 23 - ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN ACT (§§ 10-3-2301 — 10-3-2303) › Section 10-3-2301 - Expired

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 14, eff. 5/23/2016.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 14, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 2005, No. 2000, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 23 - ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN ACT (§§ 10-3-2301 — 10-3-2303) › Section 10-3-2302 - Expired

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 15, eff. 5/23/2016.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 15, eff. 5/23/2016.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 296,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 980,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 149,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 149,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2005, No. 2000, § 1; 2007, No. 1035, § 1; 2009, No. 494, § 1; 2011, No. 1149, §§ 1-3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 23 - ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN ACT (§§ 10-3-2301 — 10-3-2303) › Section 10-3-2303 - Expired

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 16, eff. 5/23/2016.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 16, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 2005, No. 2000, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 25 - ARKANSAS CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE ACT (§§ 10-3-2501 — 10-3-2508) › Section 10-3-2501 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 17, eff. 5/23/2016.
Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 17, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 2009, No. 978, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 25 - ARKANSAS CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE ACT (§§ 10-3-2501 — 10-3-2508) › Section 10-3-2502 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 18, eff. 5/23/2016.
Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 18, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 2009, No. 978, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 25 - ARKANSAS CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE ACT (§§ 10-3-2501 — 10-3-2508) › Section 10-3-2503 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 19, eff. 5/23/2016.
Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 19, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 2009, No. 978, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 25 - ARKANSAS CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE ACT (§§ 10-3-2501 — 10-3-2508) › Section 10-3-2504 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 20, eff. 5/23/2016.
Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 20, eff. 5/23/2016.
Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 75, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 75, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 978, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 25 - ARKANSAS CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE ACT (§§ 10-3-2501 — 10-3-2508) › Section 10-3-2505 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 21, eff. 5/23/2016.
Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 21, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 2009, No. 978, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 25 - ARKANSAS CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE ACT (§§ 10-3-2501 — 10-3-2508) › Section 10-3-2506 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 22, eff. 5/23/2016.
Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 22, eff. 5/23/2016.
Acts 2009, No. 978, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 25 - ARKANSAS CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE ACT (§§ 10-3-2501 — 10-3-2508) › Section 10-3-2507 - [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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 25 - ARKANSAS CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE ACT (§§ 10-3-2501 — 10-3-2508) › Section 10-3-2508 - [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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 26 - ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON AUTISM ACT (§§ 10-3-2601 — 10-3-2603) › Section 10-3-2601 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism Act".
Acts 2009, No. 1272, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 26 - ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON AUTISM ACT (§§ 10-3-2601 — 10-3-2603) › Section 10-3-2603 - Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism - Duties

(a)
The Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Autism shall:
(1)
Examine how the State of Arkansas responds to autism and autism spectrum disorders;
(2)
Determine the best practices to treat autism and autism spectrum disorders;
(3)
Recommend more efficient methods for treating autism and autism spectrum disorders;
(4)
Recommend how to obtain more federal funds for treating autism and autism spectrum disorders and provide special education to children with autism and autism spectrum disorders; and
(5)
Recommend to the General Assembly specific changes to the law that will improve treatment of autism and autism spectrum disorders and improve the provision of special education to children with autism and autism spectrum disorders.
(b)
On or before August 31 of each year, the task force shall provide the General Assembly with a written explanation of the recommended legislative changes.
Acts 2009, No. 1272, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 27 - ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (§ 10-3-2701) › Section 10-3-2701 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017EX1, No. 5,§ 4, eff. 5/4/2017.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1500,§ 2, eff. 4/23/2013.
Repealed by Act 2017EX1, No. 4,§ 4, eff. 5/4/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 28 - TASK FORCES CONCERNING CRIMINAL JUSTICE (§§ 10-3-2801 — 10-3-2802) › Section 10-3-2801 - Expired

Subchapter heading amended by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 25, eff. 5/23/2016.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 25, eff. 5/23/2016.
Added by Act 2015, No. 895,§ 4, eff. 4/1/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 28 - TASK FORCES CONCERNING CRIMINAL JUSTICE (§§ 10-3-2801 — 10-3-2802) › Section 10-3-2802 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 471,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5153, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5152, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5151, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 10 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY (§§ 10-2-101 — 10) › Chapter 3 - COMMITTEES (§§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-3204) › Subchapter 29 - SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE (§ 10-3-2901) › Section 10-3-2901 - Specialty Court Program Advisory Committee

(a)
There is created a Specialty Court Program Advisory Committee.
(b)
The committee shall consist of the following members:
(1)
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice's designee who shall serve as Chair of the Specialty Court Program Advisory Committee;
(2)
The Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts or the director's designee;
(3)
Three (3) circuit court judges who preside over a specialty court program as defined under §
16-10-139(a)
to be appointed by the Arkansas Judicial Council, Inc.;
(4)
Three (3) district court judges who preside over a specialty court program as defined under §
16-10-139(a)
to be appointed by the Arkansas District Judges Council, Inc.;
(5)
One (1) circuit court judge who presides over a juvenile drug court program to be appointed by the Arkansas Judicial Council, Inc.;
(6)
The Director of the Division of Community Correction or the director's designee;
(7)
The Secretary of the Department of Human Services or the secretary's designee;
(8)
The Director of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services or the director's designee;
(9)
A prosecutor appointed by the Prosecutor Coordinator;
(10)
A public defender appointed by the Executive Director of the Arkansas Public Defender Commission;
(11)
A member of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;
(12)
A member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and
(13)
The Arkansas Drug Director or the director's designee.
(c)
The chair or the chair's designee shall promptly call the first meeting within thirty (30) days after April 1, 2015.
(d)
(1)
The committee shall conduct its meetings at the State Capitol Building or at any place designated by the chair or the chair's designee.
(2)
Meetings shall be held at least one (1) time every three (3) months but may occur more often at the call of the chair.
(e)
If any vacancy occurs on the committee, the vacancy shall be filled by the same process as the original appointment.
(f)
The committee shall establish rules and procedures for conducting its business.
(g)
Members of the committee shall serve without compensation.
(h)
A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for transacting any business of the committee.
(i)
The committee is established to:
(1)
Promote collaboration and provide recommendations on issues involving adult and juvenile specialty courts; and
(2)
Design and complete the comprehensive evaluation of adult and juvenile specialty court programs as required by §
16-10-139
.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5154, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 326,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Added by Act 2015, No. 895,§ 5, eff. 4/1/2015.