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AR SB736

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Flowers

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors to issue monetary fines in addition to or instead of license denial, revocation, or suspension.

  • Changes the board's authority to set fees from "regulation" to "rule" for applications, examinations, renewal, late fees, fines, and administrative costs.

  • Requires the board to conduct hearings and provide notice before suspending, revoking, refusing to renew a license, or assessing a monetary fine.

  • Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2013, to prevent expiration of the board's fee-charging authority under Arkansas Code § 25-15-105 and allow continued revenue collection.

Legislative Description

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Powers And Duties Of The State Board Of Examiners Of Alcoholism And Drug Abuse Counselors; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB736 is now Act 1249

4/16/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/7/2013
Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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