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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (§§ 25-10-101 — 25-10-503) › Subchapter 2 - DIVISION OF STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND (§§ 25-10-201 — 25-10-210) › Section 25-10-208 - State services for the blind - Supplemental insurance

Staff members who transport individuals who are blind or have visual impairments on official state business of the Division of State Services for the Blind within the Department of Commerce are entitled to reimbursement for supplemental insurance costs. Costs incurred for supplemental liability automobile insurance above the minimum required by law for the purpose of including coverage for work-related activities shall be reimbursed through standard travel procedures annually, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per year.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 503,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 616, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1995, No. 1198, § 68.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (§§ 25-10-101 — 25-10-503) › Subchapter 2 - DIVISION OF STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND (§§ 25-10-201 — 25-10-210) › Section 25-10-209 - Information Reading Services for the Blind created

(a)
Information Reading Services for the Blind is created within the Division of State Services for the Blind.
(b)
The Information Reading Services for the Blind shall be:
(1)
An integral part of the rehabilitation state plan of the division;
(2)
A network to:
(A)
Provide audible access to statewide public notices, newspaper articles of interest, and other information, particularly at the local level, to individuals who are blind or have visual impairments; and
(B)
Translate existing local, state, and national information into an audible format to make it available for access by individuals who are blind or have visual impairments; and
(3)
Available to all state agencies as a means of making public notices audibly accessible to individuals who are blind or have visual impairments who cannot read print.
(c)
This section does not limit the eligibility of the Information Reading Services for the Blind to receive line-item state or federal grant funding targeted solely for support of its programming.
(d)
The Director of the Division of State Services for the Blind shall consult at least annually with active consumers of the Information Reading Services for the Blind, including participating state agencies, in the design, improvement, and delivery of the services.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 503,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 618, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 617, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2007, No. 74, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (§§ 25-10-101 — 25-10-503) › Subchapter 2 - DIVISION OF STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND (§§ 25-10-201 — 25-10-210) › Section 25-10-210 - Comprehensive system of personnel development

(a)
Under Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-569, a state vocational rehabilitation agency is required to establish qualified personnel standards for rehabilitation personnel, including vocational rehabilitation counselors, that are consistent with national or state-approved or recognized certification, licensing, or registration that apply to a particular profession.
(b)
(1)
In order to comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
29 U.S.C. § 701
et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023, and state plan requirements, the Division of State Services for the Blind is granted a general waiver of the Financial Management Guide, R
1-19-4
-522 Continuing Professional Education.
(2)
The waiver granted under subdivision (b)(1) of this section allows the division to provide college level coursework in a degree program for an eligible employee selected by the division.
(c)
This section covers any formula and discretionary grants funded by the United States Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration, including without limitation the following:
(1)
The vocational rehabilitation program;
(2)
Supported employment;
(3)
Independent living; and
(4)
The staff development grant.
(d)
State general revenue shall not be expended for tuition for a degree authorized under this section.
Added by Act 2023, No. 283,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (§§ 25-10-101 — 25-10-503) › Subchapter 4 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES STATE INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM (§§ 25-10-401 — 25-10-404) › Section 25-10-401 - Creation

The state institutions known as the Arkansas State Hospital at Little Rock, the Arkansas Health Center at Benton, the Arkansas Services Center at Jonesboro, the youth services center located at North Little Rock, the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center located in Saline County, and all other facilities owned and operated by the department for youth services or mental health treatment are consolidated to form the Department of Human Services State Institutional System.
Acts 1995, No. 1162, § 1; 1997, No. 1333, § 2; 2005, No. 1954, § 10; 2007, No. 384, § 10; 2007, No. 855, § 1; 2009, No. 549, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (§§ 25-10-101 — 25-10-503) › Subchapter 4 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES STATE INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM (§§ 25-10-401 — 25-10-404) › Section 25-10-402 - Purpose - Guidelines

(a)
The Department of Human Services State Institutional System Board is established to manage the Department of Human Services State Institutional System, as provided and intended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 33.
(b)
The board shall perform its functions and duties in accordance with the general guidelines, policies, and rules of the Department of Human Services governing divisions, offices, sections, or units within the department with respect to budgets, personnel and personnel policies, records, purchasing, bookkeeping, and other administrative procedures prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2922, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5256, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1995, No. 1162, § 2; 2005, No. 1954, § 11; 2007, No. 384, § 10; 2009, No. 549, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (§§ 25-10-101 — 25-10-503) › Subchapter 4 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES STATE INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM (§§ 25-10-401 — 25-10-404) › Section 25-10-403 - Members

(a)
The Department of Human Services State Institutional System Board shall consist of a membership of seven (7).
(b)
The individual members will be appointed by the Governor.
Acts 1995, No. 1162, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (§§ 25-10-101 — 25-10-503) › Subchapter 4 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES STATE INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM (§§ 25-10-401 — 25-10-404) › Section 25-10-404 - Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center

The youth services center located at Alexander shall be known as the "Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center".
Acts 2007, No. 855, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (§§ 25-10-101 — 25-10-503) › Subchapter 5 - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (§§ 25-10-501 — 25-10-503) › Section 25-10-501 - Vocational trainees

(a)
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the authorization of certain vocational trainee positions shall facilitate the Department of Human Services' ability to provide for residents who are not part of a regular vocational training program.
(b)
(1)
The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services may provide employment opportunities for some of the working residents who are separate from the currently authorized regular vocational trainee positions.
(2)
The positions authorized in this subsection shall not be incorporated into the present classification system but shall be provided for by each community mental health center or the Arkansas State Hospital, on a cash account basis.
Added by Act 2023, No. 866,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (§§ 25-10-101 — 25-10-503) › Subchapter 5 - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (§§ 25-10-501 — 25-10-503) › Section 25-10-502 - Job share for nursing classifications

The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services may utilize job share for positions within the nursing classification for up to twenty-four (24) hours per week per individual to allow the division to offer weekend option shifts to nursing personnel without increasing the number of positions.
Added by Act 2023, No. 866,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (§§ 25-10-101 — 25-10-503) › Subchapter 5 - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (§§ 25-10-501 — 25-10-503) › Section 25-10-503 - Arkansas State Hospital contingency positions

(a)
If the Department of Human Services determines, after prior review by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, that it is in the best interest of the state to discontinue a management contract with a private provider and it is deemed necessary to utilize Department of Human Services staff to provide the required services, the Secretary of the Department of Human Services may request the Department of Transformation and Shared Services to approve the establishment of one (1) or more additional positions at salary rates not to exceed the maximum salaries established for comparable positions in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, §
21-5-201
et seq., the operative appropriation act of the Department of Human Services, and the operative appropriation act of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
(b)
Upon approval by the Department of Transformation and Shared Services and after review by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services may establish positions described in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
If the division requests continuation of a position as established in this section, the position shall be requested as a new position in the division's budget request.
Added by Act 2023, No. 866,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 11 - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (§§ 25-11-101 — 25-11-103) › Section 25-11-101 - Creation - Director - Organization - Personnel

(a)
There is created the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
(b)
(1)
The executive head of the commission shall be the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. The director shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the Arkansas Economic Development Council and the consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(2)
The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Commerce.
(c)
The commission shall consist of the divisions that may be necessary to fulfill its purposes and that may be created by law and placed under the commission.
(d)
The director, with the advice and consent of the Governor, shall appoint the heads of the respective divisions. All other personnel of the commission shall be employed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the director. However, nothing in this section shall be so construed as to reduce any right that an employee of the commission shall have under any civil service or merit system.
(e)
Each division of the commission shall be under the direction, control, and supervision of the director. The director may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties to various divisions of the commission as he or she shall deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the commission.
(f)
All personnel of the commission are employees of the Department of Commerce.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 619, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1971, No. 38, § 6; 1979, No. 65, § 2; 1981, No. 41, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-906; Acts 1997, No. 540, § 49; 2007, No. 1602, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 11 - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (§§ 25-11-101 — 25-11-103) › Section 25-11-102 - Arkansas Economic Development Council

There is created an Arkansas Economic Development Council, whose membership, authorities, and powers shall be as specified in §§
15-4-201
-
15-4-204
,
15-4-209
,
15-4-501
-
15-4-503
,
15-4-505
-
15-4-515
,
15-4-517
,
15-4-518
, and
15-4-520
-
15-4-525
.
Acts 1971, No. 38, § 6; 1979, No. 65, § 2; 1981, No. 41, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-906; Acts 1997, No. 540, § 50; 2007, No. 1602, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 11 - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (§§ 25-11-101 — 25-11-103) › Section 25-11-103 - [Repealed]

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3249, eff. 7/1/2019.
Repealed by Act 2019, No. 790,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 25, eff. 8/1/2017.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1111,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (§ 25-12-101) › Section 25-12-101 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5527, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1971, No. 38, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-915.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 13 - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM (§§ 25-13-101 — 25-13-301) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 25-13-101 — 25-13-104) › Section 25-13-101 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5708, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1971, No. 38, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-907.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 13 - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM (§§ 25-13-101 — 25-13-301) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 25-13-101 — 25-13-104) › Section 25-13-102 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5708, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1975, No. 496, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-907.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 13 - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM (§§ 25-13-101 — 25-13-301) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 25-13-101 — 25-13-104) › Section 25-13-103 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5708, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 728, § 37; 1995, No. 1038, § 42.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 13 - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM (§§ 25-13-101 — 25-13-301) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 25-13-101 — 25-13-104) › Section 25-13-104 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5708, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 728, § 32; 1995, No. 1038, § 37.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 14 - ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (§§ 25-14-101 — 25-14-103) › Section 25-14-101 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3250, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 61, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1971, No. 38, § 8; 1981, No. 834, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-908; Acts 1999, No. 1164, § 183.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 14 - ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (§§ 25-14-101 — 25-14-103) › Section 25-14-103 - Transferred

Added by Act 2019, No. 790,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. [Transferred to section 20-80-312 by the Revisor.]
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-105) › Section 25-15-101 - Interpreters generally

(a)
As used in this section, "interpreter" means an interpreter as defined in §
25-15-102
.
(b)
A person who cannot speak or understand the English language or who because of hearing, speaking, or other impairment has difficulty in communicating with other persons and who is a party to a civil proceeding or a witness in a civil proceeding is entitled to an interpreter to assist that person throughout the proceeding.
(c)
(1)
An interpreter may be retained by the party or witness himself or herself or, if the person is unable to pay for an interpreter, may be appointed by the administrative board or agency before which the proceeding is pending.
(2)
If an interpreter is appointed by the board or agency, the fee for the services of the interpreter shall be set by the board or agency and be paid from funds available to the board or agency or be paid in any other manner ordered by the board or agency.
(d)
An administrative agency may inquire into the qualifications and integrity of an interpreter and may disqualify any person for cause from serving as an interpreter.
(e)
An interpreter for another person who is either a party or a witness in an administrative proceeding under this section shall take the following oath:
"Do you solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will justly, truly, and impartially interpret to ...............the oath about to be administered to him (her), and the questions which may be asked him (her), and the answers that he (she) shall give to such questions, relative to the cause now under consideration before this board (agency), so help you God (or under the pains and penalties of perjury)?"
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1314,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1973, No. 555, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-715.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-105) › Section 25-15-103 - Stay of proceedings in which party or attorney is a member or an employee of either branch of the General Assembly

(a)
(1)
Any and all administrative hearings before an agency of this state in which any attorney for either party to any suit is the Lieutenant Governor, or a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives, or is a clerk or sergeant at arms or a doorkeeper of either branch of the General Assembly, and any and all administrative hearings before an agency of this state in which the Lieutenant Governor, or any member of the General Assembly, or clerk or sergeant at arms or doorkeeper of either branch of the General Assembly is a party, shall be stayed for not fewer than fifteen (15) days preceding the convening of the General Assembly and for thirty (30) days after its adjournment sine die, unless otherwise requested by any interested member of the General Assembly or interested officer or employee of the General Assembly.
(2)
The motion for a continuance need not be reduced to writing.
(3)
It is not necessary that notice be afforded to opposing counsel that a continuance is sought.
(b)
Any and all administrative hearings before an agency of this state in which any attorney for either party to any suit is a member of the Legislative Council, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, or any interim committee of the General Assembly shall be stayed, or reset if scheduled, if the proceeding or hearing has been scheduled on the day immediately prior to, the day immediately after, or the day upon which the Legislative Council, Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, or any interim committee is meeting and if the attorney is a member of the committee which is meeting, or an alternate member attending in the place of a regular member, and the attorney requests the continuance of the court no fewer than three (3) days before the proceeding is to commence.
(c)
The term "adjournment sine die" as used in this section means adjournment without the establishment of a day certain for reconvening.
(d)
The provisions of this section shall be applicable in the case of special or extraordinary sessions of the General Assembly as well as regular sessions.
Acts 1981, No. 312, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 27-1401.1; Acts 1997, No. 1354, § 43.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-105) › Section 25-15-105 - Administrative fees and penalties

(a)
As used in this section, "agency" means the same as defined at §
25-15-202
.
(b)
(1)
An agency shall not assess a fee or penalty without specific statutory authority to:
(A)
Assess a certain type and amount of fee or penalty; or
(B)
Impose a fee or penalty in general.
(2)
(A)
An agency assessing or imposing a fee or penalty shall promulgate the fee or penalty by rule.
(B)
An agency is not required to promulgate a fee or penalty by rule if the specific amount of the fee or penalty is set by statute.
(C)
A rule assessing or imposing a fee or penalty shall be submitted to the Legislative Council for review and approval before a fee or penalty may be assessed or imposed by the agency.
(c)
Subsection (b) of this section does not affect an agency's authority to deny, suspend, and revoke licenses within its regulatory authority.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1101,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 2011, No. 1159, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-201 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and cited as the "Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act".
Acts 1967, No. 434, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-714.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-203 - Rules - Required rules - Public inspection

(a)
In addition to other rulemaking requirements imposed by law, each agency shall:
(1)
Adopt as a rule a description of its organization, stating the general course and method of its operations, including the methods whereby the public may obtain information or make submissions or requests;
(2)
Adopt rules of practice setting forth the nature and requirements of all formal and informal procedures available, including a description of all forms and instructions used by the agency;
(3)
Make available for public inspection all rules and all other written statements of policy or interpretations formulated, adopted, or used by the agency in the discharge of its functions; and
(4)
Make available for public inspection all orders, decisions, and opinions.
(b)
No agency rule, order, or decision shall be valid or effective against any person or party, nor may it be invoked by the agency for any purpose, until it has been filed and made available for public inspection as required in this subchapter. This provision shall not apply in favor of any person or party with actual knowledge of an agency rule, order, or decision.
(c)
To the extent possible, a rule shall be written in plain language.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 662,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1967, No. 434, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-702; Acts 1993, No. 1106, § 2; 2001, No. 1648, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-205 - Rules - The Arkansas Register

(a)
(1)
The Secretary of State shall compile, index, and publish on its website a document to be known as "The Arkansas Register".
(2)
The register shall contain:
(A)
A copy of each rule, including without limitation an emergency rule, proposed by an agency;
(B)
A financial impact statement for the proposed rule;
(C)
The notice for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule required to be published on the internet under §
25-15-204
;
(D)
A statement setting forth the reason for the proposed rule; and
(E)
A summary of the proposed rule.
(3)
The inclusion of a direct link to an electronic version of the information under subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall satisfy the requirements of this section.
(4)
(A)
The Secretary of State may omit from publication in the register any rule in which publication would be unduly cumbersome, expensive, or otherwise impractical.
(B)
If a rule is omitted from publication under subdivision (a)(4)(A) of this section, the register shall indicate where and how a copy of the omitted rule may be obtained.
(b)
The Secretary of State shall update the register at least monthly no later than the first Tuesday of every month, setting forth a synopsis of rules filed by agencies.
(c)
(1)
If requested, a printed copy of the register shall be furnished to all state agencies and other persons at prices fixed by the Secretary of State to cover publication and mailing costs.
(2)
Proceeds from the sale of the register shall be deposited into the Constitutional Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund in the State Treasury.
(d)
A progress report on publication and distribution shall be provided to the Legislative Council annually.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 662,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1057,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1967, No. 434, § [17], as added by Acts 1979, No. 818, § 1; 1977, No. 720, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-704.1, 5-704.2; Acts 1991, No. 1075, § 14; 2001, No. 1648, § 4; 2003, No. 1478, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-206 - Rules - Declaratory orders

Each agency shall provide by rule for the filing and prompt disposition of petitions for declaratory orders as to the applicability of any rule, statute, or order enforced by it. These declaratory orders shall have the same status as agency orders in cases of adjudication.
Acts 1967, No. 434, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-706.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-207 - Rules - Actions for declaratory judgments

(a)
The validity or applicability of a rule may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment if it is alleged that the rule, or its threatened application, injures or threatens to injure the plaintiff in his or her person, business, or property.
(b)
The action may be brought in the circuit court of any county in which the plaintiff resides or does business or in Pulaski County Circuit Court.
(c)
The agency shall be made defendant in that action.
(d)
A declaratory judgment may be rendered whether or not the plaintiff has requested the agency to pass upon the validity or applicability of the rule in question.
Acts 1967, No. 434, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-705.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-209 - Administrative adjudication - Communication by decision maker

(a)
Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters authorized by law, members or employees of an agency assigned to render a decision or to make final or proposed findings of fact or conclusions of law in any case of adjudication shall not communicate, directly or indirectly, in connection with any issue of fact with any person or party nor, in connection with any issue of law, with any party or his or her representative, except upon notice and opportunity for all parties to participate.
(b)
An agency member may:
(1)
Communicate with other members of the agency; and
(2)
Have the aid and advice of one (1) or more personal assistants.
Acts 1967, No. 434, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-711.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-210 - Administrative adjudication - Decisions

(a)
When, in a case of adjudication, a majority of the officials of the agency who are to render the decision have not heard the case or read the record, the decision, if adverse to a party other than the agency, shall not be made until a proposal for decision is served upon the parties and an opportunity is afforded to each party adversely affected to file exceptions and present briefs and oral argument to the officials who are to render the decision. The proposal for decision shall contain a statement of the reasons therefor and of each issue of fact or law necessary thereto, prepared by the person who conducted the hearing.
(b)
(1)
In every case of adjudication, a final decision or order shall be in writing or stated in the record.
(2)
A final decision shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated. Findings of fact, if set forth in statutory language, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings. If, in accordance with agency rules, a party submitted proposed findings of fact, the decision shall include a ruling upon each proposed finding.
(c)
(1)
Parties shall be served either personally or by mail with a copy of any decision or order.
(2)
In addition to the manner of service provided under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, administrative adjudication decisions made by the Department of Human Services may be served electronically by email if the party consents.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 474,§ 1, eff. 4/4/2023.
Acts 1967, No. 434, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-710.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-211 - Administrative adjudication - Licenses - Definition

(a)
When the grant, denial, or renewal of a license is required by law to be preceded by notice and an opportunity for hearing, the provisions of this subchapter concerning cases of adjudication apply.
(b)
When a licensee has made timely and sufficient application for the renewal of a license or a new license with reference to any activity of a continuing nature, the existing license shall not expire until the application has been finally determined by the agency and, in case the application is denied or the terms of the new license limited, until the last day for seeking review of the agency order, or a later date fixed by order of the reviewing court.
(c)
No revocation, suspension, annulment, or withdrawal of any license is lawful unless the agency gives notice by mail to the licensee of facts or conduct warranting the intended action and unless the licensee is given an opportunity to show compliance with all lawful requirements for the retention of the license. If the agency finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, summary suspension of a license may be ordered pending proceedings for revocation or other action, which proceedings shall be promptly instituted and determined.
(d)
(1)
A complaint filed by an offender with a state licensing board or state licensing agency against a licensee of the board or agency shall not be heard by the board or agency unless the complaint is accompanied by appropriately verified documentation showing that the offender has exhausted all administrative remedies under the Division of Correction grievance procedure.
(2)
For purposes of this section, "offender" means any person sentenced to the Division of Correction or sentenced to the Division of Correction for judicial transfer to the Division of Community Correction or any person confined in a community correction center as a condition of probation, suspended imposition of sentence, or post-prison transfer.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1022, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1967, No. 434, § 12; 1985, No. 139, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-712; Acts 1997, No. 937, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-214 - Failure of agency to act - Action by injured party

In any case of rule making or adjudication, if an agency shall unlawfully, unreasonably, or capriciously fail, refuse, or delay to act, any person who considers himself or herself injured in his or her person, business, or property by the failure, refusal, or delay may bring suit in the circuit court of any county in which he or she resides or does business, or in Pulaski County Circuit Court, for an order commanding the agency to act.
Acts 1967, No. 434, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-707; Acts 2001, No. 1648, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-215 - Model rules

(a)
(1)
The Attorney General shall publish model rules of procedure for use by agencies.
(2)
The model rules shall include general functions and duties commonly performed by agencies.
(b)
(1)
Each agency created after August 13, 2001, shall adopt, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, those model rules that are practicable.
(2)
Any agency that adopts a rule of procedure that differs from the model rule, in conjunction with adopting the rule of procedure, shall state the reason why the relevant portions of the model rules are impracticable.
Acts 2001, No. 1648, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-217 - Alternative sanctions

(a)
(1)
Each agency which may suspend, revoke, or deny a license for acts or omissions or other conduct as provided by law may impose alternative sanctions set forth in subsection (b) of this section.
(2)
The penalties set forth in subsection (b) of this section shall be supplemental to any agency's authority to impose penalties upon any person or entity under the agency's jurisdiction.
(b)
Each agency may impose on any person or entity under the agency's jurisdiction:
(1)
A monetary penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation;
(2)
A requirement that the person complete appropriate education programs or courses, or both;
(3)
A requirement that the person or entity successfully complete:
(A)
A licensing examination;
(B)
A credentialing examination; or
(C)
Any other examination required in order to obtain a permit, license, registration, or credential;
(4)
Conditions or restrictions upon regulated activities of the holder of a license, permit, certificate, credential, registration, or other authority; and
(5)
Other requirements or penalties as may be appropriate under the circumstances of the case and which would achieve the agency's desired disciplinary purposes, but which would not impair the public health and welfare.
(c)
The agency may file suit to collect any monetary penalty assessed pursuant to this subchapter, if the penalty is not paid within the time prescribed by the agency, in either Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of any county in which the person or entity under the agency's jurisdiction:
(1)
Resides; or
(2)
Does business.
(d)
Upon imposition of a sanction against a person or entity under the agency's jurisdiction, the agency may order that the license, permit, certification, credential, or registration be suspended until the person or entity has complied in full with all applicable sanctions imposed pursuant to this section.
(e)
(1)
Each violation shall constitute a separate violation.
(2)
The power and authority of the agency to impose a sanction authorized in this section shall not be affected by any other civil or criminal proceeding concerning the same violation.
Acts 2001, No. 1648, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-219 - Publication on the Internet - Meeting dates

(a)
(1)
Each agency shall publish on the Internet the date, time, and location of all of the agency's meetings and hearings that are open to the public.
(2)
The publication shall be made at www.arkansas.gov.
(b)
The agency shall publish the notice not less than three (3) days before the meeting or hearing is scheduled.
(c)
This section does not apply to emergency or special meetings that meet the requirements of §
25-19-106(b)(2)
.
Acts 2009, No. 1302, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-220 - Rulemaking power to be narrowly interpreted - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Rule" means a state agency statement of general applicability and future effect that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy or describes the organization, procedure, or practice of a state agency; and
(2)
(A)
"State agency" means an office, board, commission, department, council, bureau, governmental entity, or other agency of state government having authority to promulgate or enforce rules.
(B)
"State agency" includes without limitation the:
(i)
Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, if the rule is promulgated under authority of a statute enacted by the General Assembly; and
(ii)
State Highway Commission and the Arkansas Department of Transportation, if the rule is promulgated under authority of a statute enacted by the General Assembly.
(C)
This section applies to one (1) or more of the following if the Legislative Council adopts rules under §
10-3-309(h)(2)
including the respective entity in the definition of "state agency" under §
10-3-309(b)(2)(A)
:
(i)
Each rule of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission;
(ii)
Each rule of the State Highway Commission and the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and
(iii)
An institution of higher education.
(b)
(1)
The authority of a state agency to promulgate a rule when so empowered by an act of the General Assembly shall be narrowly interpreted by the state agency.
(2)
As part of the narrow interpretation of its rulemaking authority under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, a state agency shall without limitation:
(A)
Limit its rulemaking to only those areas or subject matters that are absolutely necessary to fulfill its statutory duty or obligations; and
(B)
Not promulgate a rule that is inconsistent with the legislative intent of an act empowering a state agency to promulgate a rule.
(c)
A proposed rule that is promulgated based upon a broad interpretation of a state agency's rulemaking power rather than a narrow interpretation of that rulemaking power may be deemed as inconsistent with state law for the purposes §
10-3-309(f)(1)
.
Added by Act 2019, No. 517,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (§§ 25-15-201 — 25-15-221) › Section 25-15-221 - Electronic filing system

The Bureau of Legislative Research, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may develop an electronic filing system to work in conjunction with the Code of Arkansas Rules to facilitate the filing requirements for a rule under Arkansas law, including without limitation the filing of a final rule.
Added by Act 2023, No. 80,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 3 - [Repealed] (§§ 25-15-301 — 25-15-304) › Section 25-15-301 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 759,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2007, No. 143, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 3 - [Repealed] (§§ 25-15-301 — 25-15-304) › Section 25-15-302 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 759,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2007, No. 143, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 3 - [Repealed] (§§ 25-15-301 — 25-15-304) › Section 25-15-303 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 759,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2007, No. 143, § 1; 2009, No. 809, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 3 - [Repealed] (§§ 25-15-301 — 25-15-304) › Section 25-15-304 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 759,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2009, No. 809, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 4 - RULE REPORT, SUNSET, AND EXTENSION (§§ 25-15-401 — 25-15-404) › Section 25-15-402 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 65,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2017, No. 781,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 4 - RULE REPORT, SUNSET, AND EXTENSION (§§ 25-15-401 — 25-15-404) › Section 25-15-403 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 65,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Added by Act 2017, No. 781,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 5 - RULES IMPACTING MEDICAID COSTS (§§ 25-15-501 — 25-15-503) › Section 25-15-501 - Legislative finding

In light of the potential for rapidly rising costs to the state attributable to the Arkansas Medicaid Program and the importance of Medicaid expenditures to the health and welfare of the citizens of this state, the General Assembly finds that it is desirable to exercise a more thorough review of future proposed changes to any rule impacting state Medicaid costs.
Added by Act 2017, No. 605,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 5 - RULES IMPACTING MEDICAID COSTS (§§ 25-15-501 — 25-15-503) › Section 25-15-502 - Definition

(a)
As used in this section, "rule impacting state Medicaid costs" means a proposed rule as defined by §
25-15-202(9)
, or a proposed amendment to an existing rule as defined by §
25-15-202(9)
, that would, if adopted, adjust Medicaid reimbursement rates, Medicaid eligibility criteria, or Medicaid benefits, including without limitation a proposed rule or a proposed amendment to an existing rule seeking to:
(1)
Reduce the number of individuals covered by the Arkansas Medicaid Program;
(2)
Limit the types of services covered by the program;
(3)
Reduce the utilization of services covered by the program;
(4)
Reduce provider reimbursement;
(5)
Increase consumer cost sharing;
(6)
Reduce the cost of administering the program;
(7)
Increase the program revenues;
(8)
Reduce fraud and abuse in the program;
(9)
Change any of the methodologies used for reimbursement of providers;
(10)
Seek a new waiver or modification of an existing waiver of any provision under Title XIX of the Social Security Act,
42 U.S.C. § 1396-1
et seq., including a waiver that would allow a demonstration project;
(11)
Participate or seek to participate in the waiver authority of Section 1115(a)(1) of the Social Security Act,
42 U.S.C. § 1315(a)(1)
, that would allow operation of a demonstration project or program;
(12)
Participate or seek to participate in a request under Section 1115(a)(2) of the Social Security Act,
42 U.S.C. § 1315(a)(2)
, for the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide federal financial participation for costs associated with a demonstration project or program;
(13)
Implement managed care provisions under Section 1932 of the Social Security Act,
42 U.S.C. § 1396u-2
; or
(14)
Participate or seek to participate in the projects or programs of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
(b)
"Rule impacting state Medicaid costs" does not include a modification, addition, or elimination of the medical codes used within the program that are issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including without limitation:
(1)
Current Procedural Terminology codes;
(2)
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes;
(3)
International Classification of Diseases codes;
(4)
National Uniform Billing Committee Official UB-04 Data Specifications Manual codes; and
(5)
National Correct Coding Initiative codes.
Added by Act 2017, No. 605,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 25 - STATE GOVERNMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-43-1605) › Chapter 15 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (§§ 25-15-101 — 25-15-702) › Subchapter 5 - RULES IMPACTING MEDICAID COSTS (§§ 25-15-501 — 25-15-503) › Section 25-15-503 - Additional rule procedure

(a)
(1)
In addition to filing requirements under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq., and §
10-3-309
, the Department of Human Services shall, at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the period for public comment, file a proposed rule impacting state Medicaid costs or a proposed amendment to an existing rule impacting state Medicaid costs with the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor.
(2)
A review of the proposed rule or proposed amendment to an existing rule by the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor shall occur within forty-five (45) days of the date the proposed rule or proposed amendment to an existing rule is filed with the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor.
(b)
(1)
If adopting an emergency rule impacting state Medicaid costs, in addition to the filing requirements under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq., and §
10-3-309
, the department shall notify the following individuals of the emergency rule and provide each individual with a copy of the rule within five (5) business days of adopting the rule:
(A)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(B)
The President Pro Tempore of the Senate;
(C)
The Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; and
(D)
The Chair of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor.
(2)
A review of the emergency rule by the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor shall occur within forty-five (45) days of the date that the emergency rule is provided to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Chair of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor.
Added by Act 2017, No. 605,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.