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AR SB242
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Gary Stubblefield
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AI Summary
SB242 Summary
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Transfers the State Capitol Police from the Secretary of State to the Department of Public Safety, establishing it as the "Division of State Capitol Police"
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Secretary of State must provide office space and Capitol building areas to the Division of State Capitol Police at no cost and continue cleaning and general maintenance of those spaces
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All statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, records, personnel, property, vehicles, equipment, and budgeting functions transfer to the Department of Public Safety
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Amends multiple Arkansas Code sections to replace references to "Secretary of State" with "Department of Public Safety" regarding State Capitol Police operations, training requirements, rules promulgation, and officer duties
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Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2021, to align with Department of Public Safety and Secretary of State appropriation bills and ensure continuity of Capitol security services during the transfer
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The State Capitol Police; To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Transfer Of A State Entity; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021