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Legislature moves to require review of agency moratoriums after Buffalo River dispute; critics warn of revocation risk
Summary
Senators considered legislation requiring administrative moratoriums to be reviewed by the legislature and to expire after four years unless reapproved, a change supporters said restores legislative oversight while opponents warned could unintentionally revoke protections such as the Buffalo River moratorium.
The committee considered Senate Bill 290, a bill that alters how administrative moratoriums are handled by state agencies. Sponsor Senator Blake Johnson said the bill creates a path for moratoriums to be reviewed by the Legislative Council (or joint budget by voice amendment in committee) and would set a four-year expiration for moratoriums unless the legislature approves continuance through the standard review process.
Proponents, including the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association, argued the bill protects private-property rights and ensures elected officials, not only…
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