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HCR 1001

FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE AT 10:30 A.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025, TO DECLARE ELECTION RESULTS, TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE, AND TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE GOVERNOR.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Evans and 1 co-sponsor

HCR 1001 convenes Arkansas lawmakers on January 14, 2025, to declare election results, swear in new officials, and hear the Governor's address, shaping the new legislative session.

Approved by the Governor
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Bill Summary · HCR 1001

Summary of HCR 1001

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HCR 1001
  • Title: For a Joint Session of the House of Representatives and the Senate at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, to Declare Election Results, to Administer the Oath of Office, and to Hear an Address by the Governor.
  • Status: Approved by the Governor
  • Introduced: January 08, 2025
  • Classification: Concurrent Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HCR 1001 serves to convene a joint session of the Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate. The primary objectives of this session are to:
- Declare the results of the recent elections.
- Administer the oath of office to newly elected constitutional officers.
- Hear an address from the Governor of Arkansas, Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Key Provisions

  • Date and Time: The joint session is scheduled for 10:30 A.M. on January 14, 2025.
  • Location: The session will take place in the House Chamber.
  • Participants: Members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate will participate in this session.

Impact

  • Elected Officials: The resolution directly impacts newly elected constitutional officers who will be sworn into office during this session.
  • Legislative Process: This joint session is a formal part of the legislative process, marking the transition of power and the commencement of the new legislative session.
  • Public Engagement: The address by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders provides an opportunity for the Governor to communicate her agenda and priorities to the legislature and the public.

Legislative Actions

  • January 8, 2025: The resolution was filed.
  • January 13, 2025: The resolution was read multiple times, adopted, and transmitted to the Senate.
  • January 14, 2025: The resolution was read and concurred in by both chambers, correctly enrolled, and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
  • January 16, 2025: The resolution was approved by the Governor.

Conclusion

HCR 1001 is a procedural resolution that facilitates the formalities associated with the beginning of a new legislative session in Arkansas. It underscores the importance of declaring election results and the ceremonial aspects of administering oaths of office, while also providing a platform for the Governor to outline her vision for the state.

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

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