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AR HB1753

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Justin Gonzales

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Reduces the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board from 7 members to 5 members, appointed by the Governor for 5-year terms.

  • Requires board composition of 3 licensed bail bond company owners, 1 current or former municipal chief of police, 1 current or former county sheriff, and 2 state residents who are not bail bond company owners, sheriffs, or police chiefs.

  • Mandates that each congressional district be represented by at least one board member, with at least one African-American member and at least one female member.

  • Dissolves current board membership upon the effective date of the act and requires the Governor to appoint new members, with initial appointments drawing lots for staggered terms of 1-5 years.

  • Clarifies that an initial term of less than 5 years does not count against reappointment eligibility.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Membership Of The Professional Bail Bond Company And Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board; And To Amend The Law Concerning Bail Bondsmen.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/30/2023
Judiciary3/28/2023

Full Bill Text

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