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Panel approves bill to replace Arkansas Geological Survey with Office of the State Geologist
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE · March 28, 2023
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Summary
Committee approved SB433 to abolish the Arkansas Geological Survey, create an Office of the State Geologist and transfer duties; agency officials said staff and the state geologist will remain while an advisory seven‑member commission would be removed.
The Senate committee voted to advance SB433, a bill that abolishes the Arkansas Geological Survey and establishes an Office of the State Geologist.
Sponsor Sen. Missy Irvin described the measure as a technical reorganization. Lawrence…
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