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AR HB1059

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Unger

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas resident commercial truck drivers who provide information to law enforcement leading to the rescue of a human trafficking victim or conviction of a trafficker become eligible for a free lifetime hunting and fishing license

  • License package includes optional lifetime trout stamp and lifetime state duck stamp at no additional cost to qualifying drivers

  • Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission will administer the program and issue the licenses

  • Commission will be reimbursed for license costs through funds specifically appropriated by the legislature for this purpose

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 42, Subchapter 1 by adding new section 15-42-131

Legislative Description

To Provide The Option For A Free Lifetime Hunting And Fishing License To A Commercial Truck Driver Who Is A Resident And Provides Certain Information Related To Human Trafficking.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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