CO-RESPONDER UNIT-MCHENRY CNTY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dee Avelar and 8 co-sponsors

HB 1329 aimed to reorganize Arkansas House committees to enhance legislative efficiency, impacting how legislators and stakeholders engage with issues.

Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

Bill Information

Bill Number: HB 1329

Title: To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Committees of the General Assembly; and to Reorganize the Standing Committees and the Subject Matter Interim Committees of the House of Representatives

Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment

Introduced: January 30, 2025

Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1329 aimed to amend existing Arkansas law regarding the structure and organization of committees within the General Assembly. Specifically, the bill sought to reorganize both the standing committees and the subject matter interim committees of the House of Representatives. The intent behind this reorganization was likely to improve legislative efficiency and ensure that committees are better aligned with current legislative priorities and issues.

Key Provisions

Reorganization of Committees: The bill proposed changes to the existing framework of standing committees and interim committees, although specific details on the new structure were not provided in the summary.

Amendments to Existing Law: The bill included provisions to delete certain existing language and add new language to the law, indicating a significant overhaul of how committees operate.

Impact

Legislators and Legislative Process: The primary impact of HB 1329 would have been on members of the Arkansas House of Representatives, as the reorganization of committees could affect how they engage with legislation and constituents.

Public and Stakeholders: Various stakeholders, including advocacy groups and citizens, might have been affected by changes in how issues are addressed within the legislative framework, depending on the new committee structures.

Legislative Timeline

January 30, 2025: The bill was filed and read for the first time. Rules were suspended, and it was read a second time before being referred to the Committee on House Journal; Engrossed and Enrolled Bills.

May 5, 2025: The bill died in the House Committee at Sine Die adjournment, meaning it did not progress further in the legislative process.

Conclusion

While HB 1329 aimed to make significant changes to the committee structure of the Arkansas House of Representatives, it ultimately did not advance beyond the committee stage. The proposed amendments reflect ongoing discussions about legislative efficiency and organization within the General Assembly.

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