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AR HB1307

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 16, Chapter 17, Subchapter 6 to allow banks and banking institutions to use the small claims division of district courts
  • Applies to banks and banking institutions that conduct lending operations as part of their business
  • Banks may not be represented by attorneys in small claims proceedings but may appear through an employee representative
  • Authority to use small claims division is subject to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 80

Legislative Description

Permitting A Bank Or Banking Institution To Utilize The Small Claims Division Of A District Court.

Last Action

Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE

4/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2019

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