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AR HB1594

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

Warwick Sabin

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 4-28-401(9) to revise the definition of "paid solicitor" for charitable solicitation purposes
  • Clarifies that a person performing services for compensation in connection with soliciting contributions, or who has custody or control of contributions, is a paid solicitor (with exception for nominal nonmonetary gifts to volunteer solicitors)
  • Establishes that lawyers, investment counselors, or bankers who advise persons to make contributions are not considered paid solicitors as a result of that advice
  • Specifies that bona fide nontemporary salaried officers or employees of a charitable organization are not paid solicitors
  • Approved March 24, 2017

Legislative Description

To Revise The Definition Of "paid Solicitor" As It Relates To Solicitation Of Contributions For Charitable Purposes.

Last Action

Notification that HB1594 is now Act 629

3/24/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/13/2017
Insurance and Commerce2/21/2017

Full Bill Text

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