The bill amends provisions of Arkansas law related to the role and responsibilities of the Code Revisor and the Arkansas Code Revision Commission. Key changes include the requirement for the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research to discuss the reasons for terminating the Code Revisor with the Arkansas Code Revision Commission, and the establishment of a closed meeting exemption for discussions regarding the termination of the Code Revisor. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Director may consult with the Commission regarding the Code Revisor's duties and the code revision responsibilities of other bureau personnel.

The bill also outlines the powers and duties of the Arkansas Code Revision Commission, emphasizing that it cannot authorize changes to the substance or meaning of any provision of the Arkansas Code. It allows for various corrections and formatting changes to be made without altering the original intent of the legislation. Furthermore, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating the immediate necessity of filling the Code Revisor position due to the impending retirement of the current Code Revisor, which is crucial for the proper codification of laws enacted by the General Assembly.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1427 Original - 2-14-2023 01:46 PM: 1-2-302, 1-2-303(d)
Old version HB1427 V2 - 3-28-2023 02:14 PM: 1-2-302, 03-28-2023, 25-19-101, 1-2-303(d)
HB 1427: 1-2-302, 03-28-2023, 25-19-101, 1-2-303(d)
Act 481: 1-2-302, 03-28-2023, 25-19-101, 1-2-303(d)