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AR HB1735

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Darrin Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 5-38-210 regarding animals in crop enclosures and division fences, which established fines of $10-$100 for turning loose animals on cultivated land without consent

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 5-38-211 concerning seed horses, unaltered mules, or jacks running at large, which imposed fines of $3-$10 with proceeds split between the plaintiff and county

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 5-38-212 prohibiting wanton destruction of native southern growth (holly, dogwood, pine, cedar) within 50 yards of state highways, with fines of $25-$100

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 5-51-206 and § 5-51-207 regarding symbols inciting violence or property destruction and flag desecration, which were identified as potentially conflicting with First Amendment protections

  • Repeals 14 additional outdated criminal statutes covering unlawful entry on property, witness privileges, search warrants, animal larceny, gaming devices, defacing public buildings, and machine gun regulations

Legislative Description

To Repeal Obsolete Statutes In The Criminal Code, Title 5, And To Amend Statutes Affected By The Obsolete Statutes Being Repealed.

Last Action

Notification that HB1735 is now Act 1348

4/18/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/10/2013
Judiciary4/1/2013
Judiciary3/6/2013

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