WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 1459

CONCERNING RECURRING REPORTS SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lee Johnson

HB 1459 aimed to limit state agencies to three recurring reports to the Arkansas General Assembly, reducing paperwork and enhancing legislative efficiency.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 1459

Summary of House Bill 1459

Bill Number: HB 1459
Title: Concerning Recurring Reports Submitted to the General Assembly
Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment
Introduced: February 12, 2025
Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1459 aimed to streamline the process of submitting recurring reports from state agencies to the Arkansas General Assembly. The bill sought to define what constitutes a "recurring report" and establish a framework for how often these reports should be submitted, thereby reducing unnecessary paperwork and improving efficiency in governmental reporting.

Key Provisions

The bill proposed the following significant changes to Arkansas Code Title 25, Chapter 1, Subchapter 2:

  1. Definition of Recurring Reports:

    • A "recurring report" is defined as any report that must be filed more than once, either required by statute or requested by the General Assembly or its committees.

  2. Submission Requirements:

    • State agencies would be required to submit recurring reports three times in the prescribed manner.
    • After the third submission, agencies would cease to file further reports unless specifically requested by the General Assembly or its committees.

  3. Notification Process:

    • Upon the third submission, agencies must inform the receiving entity that no additional reports will be filed unless requested.

  4. Resumption of Reporting:

    • The bill allows the General Assembly or its committees to direct a state agency to resume filing reports if necessary.

  5. Implementation Timeline:

    • The provisions of the bill would apply prospectively, meaning that the three-report requirement would take effect after the bill's enactment date.
    • If a state agency had already submitted a report more than three times before the bill's effective date, the agency could be requested to stop filing subsequent reports unless asked to continue.

Impact

  • State Agencies: The bill would have affected how state agencies manage their reporting obligations, potentially reducing the administrative burden associated with repetitive reporting.
  • General Assembly: The General Assembly and its committees would have had more control over the reporting process, allowing them to focus on reports that are most relevant to their needs.
  • Legislative Efficiency: By limiting the number of recurring reports, the bill aimed to enhance legislative efficiency and ensure that only necessary information was submitted.

Legislative Actions

  • February 12, 2025: HB 1459 was filed and read for the first time.
  • February 12, 2025: The bill was read a second time and referred to the Committee on State Agencies & Governmental Affairs - House.
  • May 5, 2025: The bill died in the House Committee at Sine Die adjournment, meaning it did not advance for further consideration.

In summary, while HB 1459 proposed a significant change to the reporting requirements for state agencies, it ultimately did not progress through the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.