Loading chat...
AR HB1962
Bill
Status
3/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Monte Hodges
Click for details
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