§ 10-3-1106. Additional legislative space
In addition to the space now provided in the State Capitol Building for the General Assembly and its committees, the following additional space in the State Capitol Building is designated as legislative space if the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities determines that it is needed for legislative committee space or for other legislative facilities: […]
§ 10-3-1601. Creation — Members
(a) To assist the General Assembly, there is established the “Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform” to be composed of the following members: (1) Seven (7) members of the Senate to be appointed by the Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, in consultation with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and (2) […]
§ 10-3-1107. Allocation of space for General Assembly — Furnishings
(a) The Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall determine the best and most efficient means of allocating the additional space in the State Capitol Building, as provided by this subchapter, to be used by the Senate and the House of Representatives and for providing space for staff for the General Assembly, for either house […]
§ 10-3-1602. Duties
The duties of the Joint Interim Oversight Committee on Education Reform shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Reviewing policy issues regarding the creation and implementation of acceptability systems for the state system of education, including the review of any regulatory changes proposed by the appropriate agencies of the executive branch or […]
§ 10-3-1108. Employment of architect
The Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities shall have the authority to employ an architect to prepare plans and specifications for the work to be done, to supervise the construction, and to furnish other architectural services which the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities may require in the performance of its duties, and for that […]
§ 10-3-1701. Purpose
The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the highest public interest to provide appropriate means for the continued development and enhancement of educational opportunities, medical care services, and governmental operations throughout the State of Arkansas through the use of the public telecommunications infrastructure and networks employing advanced communication and information technology. Such […]
§ 10-3-1109. Contracts
(a) (1) Construction work to be performed shall be under contract, to be awarded by the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities to the lowest responsible bidder, but the total cost of the project, including cost of publishing legal notices, payment of architect fees, payments to contractors, and all other expenses of whatever nature incident […]
§ 10-3-1702. Definitions
For the purpose of this subchapter: (1) “Distance learning” means an interactive telecommunications system that: (A) Utilizes information technology, audio, video, and other appropriate elements and is compatible with other distance learning networks; and (B) Is used for the purpose of enhancing instructional opportunities in Arkansas public schools, technical colleges, community colleges, and universities, and […]
§ 10-3-1111. Disbursing officer
The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research shall be the disbursing officer for the funds appropriated to the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities, and all disbursements shall be upon the direction or authorization of the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities.
§ 10-3-1301. Construction
The provisions of this subchapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the laws of this state and the Rules of the House of Representatives and the Rules of the Senate pertaining to the standing and interim committees of the General Assembly and of the House of Representatives and Senate and shall repeal only such […]