Arkansas Senate Bill SR21

Arkansas 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/15/22
• Failed: 3/15/22

Caption

To Provide For An Extension And Sine Die Adjournment Of The Fiscal Session Of The Ninety-third General Assembly.

Impact

The primary impact of SR21 is procedural, allowing the state legislature additional time to address legislative tasks such as considering vetoes and correcting any errors in prior legislation. By extending the session, lawmakers can ensure that all necessary bills and actions can be adequately deliberated and voted upon before the end of the legislative period. This kind of flexibility can be particularly important in fiscal matters where timely decision-making is critical for state budgets and allocations.

Summary

Senate Resolution 21 (SR21) serves to extend the Fiscal Session of the Ninety-Third General Assembly of Arkansas until noon on March 30, 2022. This extension permits the Arkansas General Assembly to remain in session longer than originally planned, which is crucial for addressing legislative matters that require further consideration. The measure allows for a joint proclamation by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to reconvene or adjourn the assembly as necessary during this period.

Contention

While SR21 was unanimously passed—indicated by a voting history that shows 33 yeas to 0 nays—the context of extending legislative sessions can sometimes generate debate. Typically, such resolutions might encounter scrutiny regarding the use of legislative time, the implications of extending deliberations, or how it affects the timing of future sessions. Nonetheless, in this particular instance, no formal opposition appears to have been recorded, reflecting a consensus on the necessity of the extension.