Bill > HB1056

This bill establishes a new Joint Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs in Arkansas, comprised of 12 House of Representatives members and 8 Senate members (who will be members of the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs). The committee will have the authority to meet during regular legislative sessions, extended recesses, and interim periods between sessions. Its primary responsibilities include studying military and veterans affairs issues, either through self-initiated investigations or referrals from either house of the General Assembly. Bills and resolutions related to military and veterans affairs may be referred to this committee. Committee members will be eligible to receive per diem and mileage compensation for meeting attendance, and the Bureau of Legislative Research will provide staff support. Additionally, state agencies like the Department of the Military and Department of Veterans Affairs are required to assist the committee as needed. The bill includes an emergency clause, highlighting the importance of addressing military and veterans issues in Arkansas, and will become effective upon gubernatorial approval or other specified legislative processes.

Government Affairs

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1056&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R