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AR HB1137

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/30/2023

Primary Sponsor

Frances Cavenaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 8-4-305(7) to modify exceptions to air pollution laws under the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act
  • Adds "vegetation disposal" as an explicit authorized purpose for fires set or permitted by public officers, boards, councils, or commissions
  • Allows vegetation disposal burning when deemed necessary by the public officer, board, council, or commission for weed abatement and fire hazard prevention
  • Maintains existing exceptions for fires set for fire fighting instruction, civil defense instruction, and other authorized governmental purposes
  • Approved January 30, 2023

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Water And Air Pollution Control Act; And To Create An Exception For Vegetation Disposal Burning By Certain Entities.

Last Action

Notification that HB1137 is now Act 27

1/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor1/23/2023
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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