Bill > SB570

This bill amends Arkansas law to expand the membership of the Joint Budget Committee, which is a key legislative body responsible for budget oversight. The bill adds several new permanent members to the committee, including the current and immediate past President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the current and immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives. These additions supplement the existing membership, which already included cochairs of the Legislative Council and Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. The bill also provides detailed provisions for appointing substitute members if the immediate past leaders are no longer serving in their original roles, ensuring continuity and representation. Specifically, if a past leader is no longer a member of their respective chamber, the current leadership (President Pro Tempore or Speaker) can appoint another member to serve in their place. The overall goal appears to be increasing legislative leadership representation and providing more flexibility in committee composition, which could potentially enhance budget oversight and decision-making processes.

Government Affairs

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb570&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R