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AR HB1661

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Justin Gonzales

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Reorganizes and clarifies the Arkansas State Claims Commission's investigative powers, procedures, and jurisdiction over state claims and actions
  • Increases award limit from $7,500 to $15,000 for claims not exceeding this amount; claims above $15,000 require General Assembly approval
  • Requires at least two commissioners to be attorneys; establishes provision for special commissioners when conflicts of interest arise
  • Implements page limitations for inmate complaints (5 pages for allegations/arguments plus 5 pages for exhibits) with procedures for requesting exceptions
  • Creates appeal process allowing parties to file notice of appeal to General Assembly within 40 days of final order or file motion for reconsideration followed by appeal within 20 days

Legislative Description

Concerning The Arkansas State Claims Commission; Concerning Claims Made Or Actions Against The State; Concerning Claim And Action Procedures; And Concerning Jurisdiction Of The Arkansas State Claims Commission.

Last Action

Notification that HB1661 is now Act 785

4/8/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/25/2019
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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