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AR HB1389
Bill
Status
Passed
3/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Charlene Fite
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 5-36-103(b)(1)(E)(ii)(b) to explicitly include "backup deep cycle battery or other power supply" in the definition of utility property used in providing utility services
- Clarifies that backup deep cycle batteries and other power supplies are components reasonably necessary to provide utility services, alongside existing examples like wires, poles, cables, transformers, and generating equipment
- Amends Arkansas Code § 5-38-206(a) to include backup deep cycle batteries and other power supplies in the list of apparatus and equipment it is unlawful to knowingly damage, destroy, or pull down when owned or operated by telephone, cable, or electric power companies
- Applies legal protections against theft and damage to backup deep cycle batteries used in telephone, cable communications, and electric power transmission
- Approved March 5, 2019
Legislative Description
To Amend Statutes Concerning Theft Of Property; And To Clarify That A Backup Deep Cycle Battery Is Utility Property.
Last Action
Notification that HB1389 is now Act 311
3/5/2019
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/21/2019
Judiciary2/6/2019
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