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AR HB1624
AR HB1624To Amend The Arkansas Law Concerning The Membership Of County Law Library Boards.
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
Passed
Dead
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Introduced Session
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF COUNTY LAW LIBRARY BOARDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arkansas law to modify the composition and appointment process for county law library boards. Currently, these boards consist of 3-5 practicing attorneys appointed by the county court, with provisions for counties with fewer attorneys. The bill expands the board membership by adding two judicial members: one circuit court judge and one district court judge, both of whom will be appointed by the county court for two-year terms. These judicial members can serve consecutive or non-consecutive terms. The bill maintains the existing board responsibilities, which include managing the law library, directing expenditures, and having the authority to dispose of library property. The initial judicial appointments will be made within 30 days of the act's effective date, with those first appointments expiring on the first day of January following the next general election. Subsequent judicial appointments will be for two-year terms. The overall purpose appears to be increasing judicial representation and oversight of county law libraries while maintaining the board's core operational functions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. (on 05/05/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1624&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R |
BillText | https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument?path=%2FBills%2F2025R%2FPublic%2FHB1624.pdf |
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