Bill > HB1487

This bill amends the composition of the Arkansas Forestry Commission's committee by modifying the selection and number of committee members. Specifically, the bill changes the committee membership to include three registered forester members from the commission (including the University of Arkansas at Monticello representative) who will be designated by the Commission Chair. Additionally, the Chair is now required to appoint at least three registered foresters who are not commission members to serve on the committee. The bill also provides flexibility for the Chair to designate other Arkansas-registered foresters, including non-committee commission members, to serve on the committee on an ad hoc basis. The committee's purpose remains unchanged, continuing to make recommendations on matters such as rulemaking, disciplinary issues, ethical complaints, and application evaluations. This modification appears designed to broaden the committee's expertise and perspective by ensuring a more diverse group of forestry professionals are involved in the commission's decision-making processes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1487&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R