Arkansas 2024 Regular Session

Arkansas Senate Bill SR38

Introduced
4/30/24  
Passed
5/1/24  
Introduced
4/30/24  

Caption

To Provide For Recess And Sine Die Adjournment Of The Fiscal Session Of The Ninety-fourth General Assembly.

Impact

If enacted, SR38 would require the legislative bodies to remain accessible until a specified date, allowing them to handle any necessary communications regarding vetoes and corrections to bills. This ensures that the government remains operational and responsive leading up to a structured adjournment. The resolution supports the intended smooth close of the fiscal session by establishing clear guidelines for when and how the General Assembly can reconvene or adjourn altogether, reinforcing the legislative process within the state's governance framework.

Summary

SR38 is a Senate Resolution introduced in the 94th General Assembly of Arkansas. The primary purpose of this resolution is to provide for the recess and sine die adjournment of the fiscal session. It establishes a framework under which the General Assembly may temporarily pause its sessions and set a final adjournment date, contingent on the requirements stipulated by the Arkansas Constitution. Specifically, it empowers the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to dictate the terms of reconvening based on the necessity to consider any vetoes or to correct oversights in legislation.

Contention

There is little noted contention around SR38 as its focus is procedural rather than substantive in nature. However, the resolution marks a crucial aspect of legislative management which could be contentious depending on the political environment and the volume of bills awaiting consideration. Should the need arise for veto discussions or corrections to prior legislation, there may be diverse opinions on whether the General Assembly should reconvene or proceed to adjournment, potentially affecting the dynamics of legislative politics in Arkansas.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HR1051

To Provide For Recess And Sine Die Adjournment Of The Fiscal Session Of The Ninety-fourth General Assembly.

AR SR21

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

AR HR1027

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

AR HCR1007

To Provide For An Extension Of The Regular Session Of The Ninety-fourth General Assembly; And To Provide For A Recess Of The General Assembly.

AR HCR1006

To Provide For An Extension Of The Regular Session Of The Ninety-fifth General Assembly; And To Provide For A Recess Of The General Assembly.

AR HR1001

To Provide For The Sine Die Adjournment Of The Third Extraordinary Session Of The Ninety-third General Assembly Of The State Of Arkansas.

AR SB0158

Sessions of the general assembly.

AR SB0031

Sessions of the general assembly.

AR HB1015

General assembly sessions.

AR SB0218

Sessions of the general assembly.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.