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AR HB1642

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Carlton Wing

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes the title of the position from "Director" to "Chief" of the Arkansas Highway Police Division
  • The Director of State Highways and Transportation (rather than the State Highway Commission) appoints the Chief, who serves at the pleasure of the director
  • Updates references from "Arkansas Transportation Commission" to "Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department" for enforcement responsibilities
  • Maintains the Arkansas Highway Police Division's shared responsibility with the Department of Arkansas State Police for enforcing the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1977 (§ 27-2-101 et seq.) and related regulations
  • Approved on March 13, 2017

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Appointment Of The Cheif Of The Arkansas Highway Police Division Of The Arkansas State Highway And Transportation Department.

Last Action

Notification that HB1642 is now Act 446

3/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/27/2017
Public Transportation2/22/2017

Full Bill Text

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