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AR HB1949

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mark Perry

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds new exception to Arkansas Code § 27-21-106(a) allowing employees of utility, telecommunications, or cable companies to operate all-terrain vehicles on public streets and highways during times of emergency or severe weather.

  • Codifies this exemption as subsection (5) alongside existing permitted uses including farming/hunting operations, direct crossings, disabled persons, and law enforcement officers.

  • Does not impose speed limits, equipment requirements, or operational restrictions on authorized utility/telecommunications/cable company employees beyond the emergency or severe weather condition.

Legislative Description

To Allow An Employee Of A Utility, Telecommunications, Or Cable Company Working During A Time Of Emergency Or Severe Weather To Operate An All-terrain Vehicle On A Public Street Or Highway.

Last Action

House Notification that HB1949 is now Act 704

3/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/14/2011
Public Transportation3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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