Arkansas 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 181 — TO AMEND THE LIBRARY LAW; TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE LIBRARIAN; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTORS.

Last action — Notification that SB181 is now Act 242

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on March 04, 2025.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of Bill SB 181, a specific act from a previous session has been removed. This change is significant because it could affect how the bill aligns with existing laws or reforms, ensuring that it addresses current needs without conflicting with outdated provisions. The updated bill offers a clearer focus by eliminating references to an earlier approval date, which helps streamline its implementation.

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Act 242 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas As Engrossed:
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the qualifications for the State Librarian and regional library system directors by allowing work experience to substitute for a master's degree.

  • Arkansas Code § 13-2-204(b)

    The → the

    This change makes the language consistent by changing 'The' to 'the' at the beginning of the sentence.

  • Arkansas Code § 13-2-204(b)

    a master's degree from a graduate school of library science accredited by the American Library Association → a master's degree from a graduate school of library science accredited by the American Library Association if approved by the board.

    This change clarifies that work experience can substitute for the master's degree with board approval.

  • Arkansas Code § 13-2-204(b)(3)

    The requirements under subdivision (b)(2) of this section shall not disqualify the library from receiving state funds.

    This maintains the provision that libraries can qualify for state funds even if they meet the alternative requirements.

  • Arkansas Code § 13-2-905(c)(2)

    The → the

    This change makes the language consistent by changing 'The' to 'the' at the beginning of the sentence.

  • Arkansas Code § 13-2-905(c)(2)(A)

    a master's degree from an accredited American Library Association program → a master's degree from an accredited program in library operations if approved by the regional library system board of trustees employing the director.

    This change allows work experience to substitute for the master's degree with board approval.

  • Arkansas Code § 13-2-905(c)(2)(C)

    The requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(B) of this section shall not disqualify a regional library system from receiving state funds.

    This maintains that regional library systems can qualify for state funds even if they meet the alternative requirements.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Notification that SB181 is now Act 242

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.

  3. Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.

  4. ORDERED ENROLLED

  5. Returned from the House as passed.

  6. Returned to the Senate as passed.

  7. Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.

  8. Returned by the Committee Do Pass

  9. Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE

  10. RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE

  11. Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.

  12. Read the third time and passed.

  13. Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass

  14. Re-referred to CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE

  15. REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED

  16. Amendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.

  17. Withdrawn from Committee and placed on 2nd reading for purpose of amendment # 1

  18. Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE

  19. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (136)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 181?
SB 181 is sponsored by Rebecca Burkes and Dan Sullivan.
What is the current status of SB 181?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
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