The bill amends existing laws regarding the appointment of members to various boards, commissions, and councils in Arkansas, specifically ensuring that appointments are based on the current congressional district boundaries at the time of appointment. Key changes include the removal of outdated references to congressional district configurations as of specific past dates, such as January 1, 2012, January 1, 1990, January 1, 2007, and July 1, 1975. Instead, the bill stipulates that members must be appointed from the congressional districts "as they exist at the time of appointment."

This update applies to several entities, including the Arkansas Economic Development Council, the Arkansas Rural Development Commission, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, and the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission. By aligning the appointment process with the current congressional district boundaries, the bill aims to ensure that representation on these boards and commissions accurately reflects the state's demographic and political landscape.

Statutes affected:
HB 1460: 15-4-202(a), 15-6-104(b), 15-75-201(b), 23-112-201(b)