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AR SB532

Bill

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-65-114 to replace fixed 10% interest rates with variable rates based on the Federal Reserve primary credit rate plus 2%
  • For contract actions, judgment interest equals either the rate specified in the contract or the Federal Reserve primary credit rate plus 2%, whichever is greater
  • For all other actions, judgment interest equals the Federal Reserve primary credit rate in effect on the judgment date plus 2%
  • Caps all judgment interest rates at the maximum rate permitted under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89
  • Maintains existing exemption preventing judgments against counties on county warrants or indebtedness from bearing interest

Legislative Description

To Establish Prejudgment And Post-judgment Interest Rates.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/12/2019

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