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AR SB763

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

David Johnson

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 17-24-201(b) to modify membership requirements for the State Board of Collection Agencies

  • Replaces the check-cashing industry representative position with an employee of a credit counseling agency exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

  • Adds a new board member to represent the elderly, who must be at least 60 years old, cannot be actively engaged in collection agencies, and requires Senate confirmation

  • Maintains existing requirements for two collection agency representatives selected from Associated Credit Bureaus of Arkansas and American Collectors Association, each with at least 5 years of industry experience

  • Immediately removes the existing check-cashing industry representative from the board upon the act's effective date

Legislative Description

Concerning The Membership Of The State Board Of Collection Agencies.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/21/2011
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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