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AR HB1962

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Monte Hodges

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

HB1962 Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-27-502 to make manufacturing or altering one's own personal identification document for personal alcohol use a Class A misdemeanor instead of Class C felony, while keeping subsequent violations as Class B felony

  • Creates new Arkansas Code § 5-64-437 establishing possession of 1 gram or less of MDMA as a Class A misdemeanor, with larger amounts prosecuted under existing drug laws

  • Changes Arkansas Code § 26-18-202 to reclassify willful failure to pay taxes or file tax returns from Class D felony to misdemeanor

  • Deletes the provision in Arkansas Code § 27-14-307 that made it a felony to hold or use altered, forged, or falsified motor vehicle documents or registration plates

Legislative Description

To Reduce The Sentence Classifications For Certain Offenses From A Felony To A Misdemeanor.

Last Action

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

4/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/28/2019

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