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HCR 1003

PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY RECESS ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, AND RECONVENE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025.

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

HCR 1003 allows Arkansas lawmakers to recess from January 16-21, 2025, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday while ensuring legislative efficiency.

Approved by the Governor
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Bill Summary · HCR 1003

Summary of HCR 1003

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HCR 1003
  • Title: Providing that the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Ninety-Fifth General Assembly may recess on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and reconvene on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
  • Status: Approved by the Governor
  • Introduced: January 13, 2025
  • Classification: Concurrent Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HCR 1003 is a concurrent resolution that allows the Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate to take a recess from January 16, 2025, until January 21, 2025. This recess is planned to accommodate the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, which falls on the third Monday of January.

Key Provisions

  • Recess Dates:

    • The General Assembly will recess at the close of business on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
    • The Assembly will reconvene on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

  • Legal Basis:

    • The resolution references Arkansas Code § 10-2-128, which mandates that the General Assembly does not convene on the third Monday of January in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    • It also cites Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, Section 28, which stipulates that neither house may adjourn for more than three days without the consent of the other house.

Impact

  • Legislative Schedule: This resolution ensures that the legislative schedule accommodates the observance of a significant holiday while allowing the General Assembly to continue its work efficiently.
  • Members of the General Assembly: All members of the House and Senate will be affected by this recess, as it alters their legislative calendar for the first month of the session.

Procedural Timeline

  • January 13, 2025: HCR 1003 was filed and introduced.
  • January 14, 2025: The resolution was read, adopted, and transmitted to the Senate.
  • January 15, 2025: The Senate concurred with the resolution.
  • January 16, 2025: The resolution was correctly enrolled and approved by the Governor.

This resolution reflects the General Assembly's commitment to honoring significant cultural observances while maintaining legislative productivity.

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

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