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AR SB172

Bill

Status

Passed

2/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates new Arkansas Code § 15-11-212 requiring law enforcement officers employed by the Department of Parks and Tourism to be certified under § 12-9-101 et seq.

  • Grants certified law enforcement officers employed by the Department of Parks and Tourism statewide law enforcement jurisdiction and authority.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 22-4-103(9) to authorize the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission to confer authority on certified law enforcement officers to enforce state laws anywhere within the state.

  • Approved February 17, 2017.

Legislative Description

Conferring Statewide Jurisdiction To A Certified Law Enforcement Officer Employed By The State Parks Division Of The Department Of Parks And Tourism.

Last Action

Notification that SB172 is now Act 202

2/20/2017

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/9/2017
Judiciary2/1/2017
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development1/23/2017

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