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AR SB623

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Climate Regulatory Arkansas Plumbing Act" as a new subchapter in Arkansas Code Title 8, Chapter 10 to regulate outhouses in the state.

  • Requires the Division of Environmental Quality to certify "Climate Regulatory Arkansas Plumbing plumber inspectors" with a minimum of one week of relevant experience in any state.

  • Mandates quarterly inspections of all outhouses by certified inspectors, Division of Environmental Quality inspectors, and Department of Health inspectors to ensure compliance with standards preventing greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Establishes the Climate Regulatory Arkansas Plumbing Oversight Committee composed of the Governor, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and their successors to monitor inspections, track emissions, and report annually to the Legislative Council.

  • Declares an emergency effective upon Governor approval, citing the need for additional outhouses for the annual Outhouse Races held in October during the Bean Festival in Mountain View, Arkansas, with the note "HAPPY APRIL FOOLS' DAY!"

Legislative Description

To Create The Climate Regulatory Arkansas Plumbing Act; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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