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AR HB1004

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Vines

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Special 1)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-55-303(b) to correct the ballot language for referred measures by specifying the format shall include "FOR REFERRED MEASURE (OR ORDINANCE OR AMENDMENT) NO. ___" and "AGAINST REFERRED MEASURE (OR ORDINANCE OR AMENDMENT) NO. ___"

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-76-702 to establish definitions for drug testing and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program provisions, including terms such as "caretaker relative," "drug test," "drug testing agency," "confirmation test," and "protective payee"

  • Defines "drug" to include marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, and opiates including morphine, with authority for the Director of Department of Workforce Services to add additional drugs by rule

  • Declares an emergency clause finding the corrections necessary to address inadvertent engrossment errors from the 2015 regular session that could cause public confusion

  • Effective date of July 22, 2015; bill approved May 29, 2015

Legislative Description

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Certain Engrossment Errors Arising From The 2015 Regular Session Of The Ninetieth General Assembly; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that HB1004 is now Act 2

5/29/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs5/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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