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AR HB1990

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Marshall Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 27-23-128 regarding deferment of sentence restrictions

  • Prohibits circuit or district court judges from deferring sentence or entering persons into diversion programs under specified statutes (§ 5-4-321, § 16-90-115, § 16-90-904, §§ 16-93-301 — 16-93-303, § 16-93-314, or § 27-50-701) when the defendant holds a commercial driver license or commercial learner's permit

  • Exception allows deferment or diversion programs only for parking violations committed by commercial drivers

  • Applies restriction to all state or local traffic law violations except parking violations

Legislative Description

Allowing For Increasing The Range Of Sentencing For Traffic Offenses And Insuring Fairness For Commercial Drivers.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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