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HB 1573

TO REORGANIZE THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE SUBJECT MATTER INTERIM COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack Ladyman

House Bill 1573 reorganizes Arkansas House committees to enhance efficiency, impacting legislators and stakeholders by redefining roles and improving issue responsiveness.

Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on HOUSE RULES
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Bill Summary · HB 1573

Summary of House Bill 1573

Bill Number: HB 1573
Title: To Reorganize the Standing Committees and the Subject Matter Interim Committees of the House of Representatives
Status: Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on House Rules
Introduced: February 25, 2025
Author: Representative Ladyman

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1573 aims to reorganize the structure and naming conventions of the standing committees and subject matter interim committees within the Arkansas House of Representatives. The bill seeks to modernize and clarify the roles and responsibilities of these committees to enhance legislative efficiency and responsiveness to current issues.

Key Provisions

The bill proposes the following significant changes:

  1. Reorganization of Standing Committees:

    • Establishes ten standing committees with updated names and defined subject matter areas, including:
      • House Committee on Education
      • House Committee on Public Safety, Corrections, and Inspector General
      • House Committee on Public Health and Human Services
      • House Committee on Commerce, Insurance, Labor and Licensing, and Public Transportation
      • House Committee on Finance and Administration
      • House Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs
      • House Committee on Agriculture
      • House Committee on State Agencies, Transformation, and Shared Services
      • House Committee on City, County, Local Affairs, Parks, Heritage, Tourism, and Game and Fish
      • House Committee on Energy, Environment, and Arkansas Public Service Commission

  2. Amendment of Subject Matter Interim Committees:

    • Updates the names and responsibilities of ten subject matter interim committees to align with the new standing committee structure.

  3. Procedural Changes:

    • Specifies that the presession assignments of committee members and leadership roles (chair and vice chair) will be made by the Speaker-elect of the House following each biennial general election.

Impact

  • Legislators: The reorganization will affect all members of the House of Representatives by redefining their committee assignments and areas of focus.
  • Public and Stakeholders: Various stakeholders, including educators, public safety officials, health service providers, and local government representatives, may experience changes in how their interests are represented and addressed in the legislative process.
  • Legislative Efficiency: The restructuring is intended to streamline legislative processes and improve the alignment of committee responsibilities with contemporary issues facing the state.

Procedural Timeline

  • February 25, 2025: Bill filed and read for the first time; rules suspended for a second reading and referral to the Committee on House Rules.
  • April 15, 2025: The bill was withdrawn by the author and subsequently recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on House Rules.

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 1573, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on the legislative framework in Arkansas.

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

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