This bill proposes significant modifications to the Compliance Advisory Panel in Arkansas, specifically by reducing its membership from nine to seven individuals and repealing the Marketing Recyclables Program. The new structure will consist of two members appointed by the Governor, two members selected by the Speaker of the House, and two members selected by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, all of whom must represent small business stationary sources. The bill also clarifies the duties of the panel, focusing on providing advisory opinions and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, while eliminating responsibilities related to the marketing of recyclables.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of the Arkansas Code to redirect funds previously allocated to the Marketing Recyclables Program to the Division of Environmental Quality Fee Trust Fund for the administrative support of the Compliance Advisory Panel. It establishes an emergency clause, indicating the immediate necessity of the bill for the effective operation of the Division of Environmental Quality. The changes are intended to streamline the panel's operations and enhance its focus on compliance assistance for small businesses.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB460 Original - 3-13-2025 04:41 PM: 8-4-314, 25-16-901, 8-9-402, 8-6-607, 19-5-1011(c), 19-5-1137, 19-6-301, 8-1-107, 8-6-607(b)
Old version SB460 V2 - 4-2-2025 02:28 PM: 8-4-314, 04-02-2025, 25-16-901, 8-9-402, 8-6-607, 19-5-1011(c), 19-5-1137, 19-6-301, 8-1-107, 8-6-607(b)
SB 460: 8-4-314, 25-16-901, 8-9-402, 8-6-607, 19-5-1011(c), 19-5-1137, 19-6-301, 8-1-107, 8-6-607(b)
Act 697: 8-4-314, 04-02-2025, 25-16-901, 8-9-402, 8-6-607, 19-5-1011(c), 19-5-1137, 19-6-301, 8-1-107, 8-6-607(b)