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AR SB299

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lamoureux

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 12-9-106(b) to modify eligibility requirements for law enforcement officer appointments and certification
  • Removes the absolute ban on felony convicts from becoming law enforcement officers
  • Allows a person previously convicted of a felony to become a law enforcement officer if they have been subsequently pardoned by the Governor for that felony
  • Changes the disqualifying language from "shall be" ineligible to "is not eligible" unless pardoned, creating an exception for pardoned individuals

Legislative Description

To Allow A Person Previously Convicted Of A Felony But Subsequently Pardoned By The Governor To Become A Law Enforcement Officer.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/14/2011

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