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This bill repeals Arkansas Code § 10-2-223, which previously authorized interim legislative committees to meet during legislative recesses of two weeks or more in duration. By eliminating this specific provision, the bill removes the explicit legal authorization for interim committees to convene during such extended legislative breaks. The bill also eliminates the associated provision that previously allowed committee members to receive mileage and per diem compensation for attending these interim meetings, which were previously compensated at the same rate as meetings held after the legislature's final adjournment (sine die). While the bill's title suggests a clarification of laws regarding interim committee meetings, the practical effect is to remove the specific statutory language that permitted these meetings and their associated compensation during legislative recesses. This change may impact how and when interim legislative committees can conduct business between formal legislative sessions.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb44&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R