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AR HB1022

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Charlene Fite

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Standardizes time references for lighting requirements across multiple vehicle and vessel codes by changing "at any" to "between the time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise" throughout Arkansas Code sections 22-4-113, 27-21-106, 27-21-107, 27-36-204, 27-37-205, and 27-101-202

  • Requires all-terrain vehicles and golf carts to display proper front and rear lights during low-light conditions or between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise

  • Requires all-terrain vehicles to cross divided highways with both front and rear lights turned on during low-visibility conditions

  • Changes references from "commissioner" to "Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration" for equipment approval authority regarding flares, lanterns, reflectors, and other warning devices on motor trucks and passenger buses

  • Prohibits water skiing, aquaplaning, and towing persons on water skis between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, except in designated controlled areas with adequate lighting

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning When Lighted Lamps Are Required On Certain Types Of Vehicles And Vessels.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/2/2021
Public Transportation1/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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