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AR HB1838

Bill

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Steve Hollowell

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 17-22-201(b)(6) to change the requirement that one citizen at large member of the State Athletic Commission "shall have" experience with combative sports to simply "has" experience with combative sports.

  • Requires the other citizen at large commission member to have experience with wrestling.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 17-22-302(g) to allow the State Athletic Commission to set an event permit processing fee not to exceed $50.00.

  • Exempts licensed managers, promoters, or persons responsible for combative sports matches or exhibitions that are subject to fees under § 17-22-306 from paying the event permit processing fee.

  • Specifies that changes to the State Athletic Commission's appointment structure shall not shorten any current member's term and shall be implemented through filling vacancies only.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Membership Of The State Athletic Commission; And To Waive Event Fees.

Last Action

Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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