The 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. This expansion aims to enhance representation and ensure that both legislative chambers are adequately involved in budgetary decisions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for appointing replacements if the immediate past members of the Legislative Council or Legislative Joint Auditing Committee are not current members of their respective chambers. This ensures continuity and representation within the committee. The amendments also clarify the process for selecting the Senate Vice Chair of the Joint Budget Committee, aligning it with the selection process for the Senate Vice Chair of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

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