This bill amends Arkansas law regarding the membership of the Joint Budget Committee by adding several key positions to its composition. Specifically, it introduces the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the immediate past President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives as members of the committee. Additionally, the bill allows for the appointment of substitutes for these positions if the immediate past holders are not current members of their respective chambers.

The bill also includes provisions for appointing members to fill vacancies for the House and Senate cochairs of the Legislative Council and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee if those positions have not been filled. This ensures that the Joint Budget Committee remains fully staffed and functional, even in the absence of certain members. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the representation and operational capacity of the Joint Budget Committee within the Arkansas legislative framework.

Statutes affected:
SB 570: 10-3-502(a)