TO CREATE THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

HB 1056 creates a new joint committee in the Arkansas legislature, composed of members from both the House and Senate, to specifically address military and veterans affairs. The bill declares an emergency, allowing the committee to be established and operate under expedited procedures without standard legislative delays. This committee will oversee state policies, review veterans' programs, and make recommendations on legislation related to military personnel and veterans' benefits. The bill became law (Act 34) on February 11, 2025, after passing through the legislature with an amendment to its referral process.