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Votes at a glance: committee advances technical and local‑government bills
Summary
The Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee approved multiple bills by voice vote, including a concurrence on a house amendment, local‑government technical fixes, a shift in appointment authority for Arkansas Tobacco Control, and an indemnification wording change. Senate Bill 616 was the primary contested item and also passed.
The Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee approved several bills by voice vote during its Dec. 6 hearing.
Quick outcomes (committee action): - Concurrence with House amendment #1 on Senate Bill 339: amendment adopted by voice vote (committee concurrence announced). - Senate Bill 597: sponsor explained the measure would allow the Department of Finance and Administration director to appoint the director of Arkansas Tobacco Control instead of…
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