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SB 640 - Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul - Arkansas Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes State Library Board overhaul in Arkansas.

Highlights:

  • Repeals the terms of the members of the State Library Board serving on the effective date of this legislation (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the Governor shall appoint 7 new members of the State Library Board whose terms shall commence on the effective date of this act (Sec. 1)

  • Specifies that the Governor shall call the first meeting of this new board within 30 days of the effective date of this legislation (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that at the first meeting of this new board that members shall draw lots which divide up the following time frames for serving on the board (Sec. 1):

    • 1 member serves a term of 1 year;

    • 2 members serve a term of 3 years;

    • 2 members serve a term of 5 years; and

    • 2 members serve a term of 7 years.

  • Authorizes individuals appointed after the first new board to serve a term of 7 years. (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that an individual of the new board who serves for less than 7 years shall not have that time considered to be a full term (Sec. 1).

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Title: Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes State Library Board overhaul in Arkansas.

Highlights:

  • Repeals the terms of the members of the State Library Board serving on the effective date of this legislation (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the Governor shall appoint 7 new members of the State Library Board whose terms shall commence on the effective date of this act (Sec. 1)

  • Specifies that the Governor shall call the first meeting of this new board within 30 days of the effective date of this legislation (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that at the first meeting of this new board that members shall draw lots which divide up the following time frames for serving on the board (Sec. 1):

    • 1 member serves a term of 1 year;

    • 2 members serve a term of 3 years;

    • 2 members serve a term of 5 years; and

    • 2 members serve a term of 7 years.

  • Authorizes individuals appointed after the first new board to serve a term of 7 years. (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that an individual of the new board who serves for less than 7 years shall not have that time considered to be a full term (Sec. 1).

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