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AR HB1329

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Lea

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Reduces the concealed handgun license application fee from $100 to $50 for applicants age 65 or older under Arkansas Code § 5-73-311(a)(2)

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-73-314 to reduce replacement or duplicate concealed handgun license fees by 50% for persons age 65 or older

  • Changes terminology in § 5-73-314(b) from "substitute replacement license" to "replacement license" and clarifies procedures for obtaining duplicate licenses after loss or destruction

  • Declares an emergency clause, finding that reduced fees will help certain vulnerable persons more easily obtain concealed carry licenses for self-protection

  • Establishes an immediate effective date upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override

Legislative Description

Concerning The Fee Associated With An Application For A Concealed Carry License; Providing For A Reduced Fee For Certain Persons In Order To Allow More Arkansans The Opportunity To Protect Themselves; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that HB1329 is now Act 1271

4/16/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/8/2013
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/13/2013

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