ArkansasArkansas chamber leaders could declare breaks of four days or longer
During Arkansas's 2026 fiscal session, the House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore could each declare a break of at least four days for their chamber.
What it does
During the 2026 fiscal session, the House Speaker or Senate President Pro Tempore could declare a break for their chamber lasting at least four days in a row.
Argument forChamber leaders could use longer breaks to give lawmakers more flexibility in planning their work during the fiscal session.
Argument againstLong breaks could leave people waiting for lawmakers to respond to issues during the fiscal session.
More detail
The House Speaker or Senate President Pro Tempore could declare a recess for their chamber. This applies to the Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate. The recess must last at least four consecutive days. This authority applies during the Fiscal Session of the Ninety-Fifth General Assembly in 2026.
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History
- 2026
- Apr 29Sine Die adjournmentLatest
- Apr 9Read the third time and adopted.Minor
- Apr 8Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.Minor
- Apr 1FiledIntroduced
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