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AR HB1644
Bill
Status
Passed
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Dalby
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AI Summary
- Retired judges may serve as special judges immediately upon leaving office, with no waiting period required after retirement
- Amends Arkansas Code § 16-10-902 regarding compensation of retired judges appointed as special judges
- Applies retroactively to January 1, 2025
- Declared an emergency due to the number of special judge requests exceeding the number of available retired judges
- Approved by the Governor on March 20, 2025
Legislative Description
Concerning The Compensation Of A Retired Judge Appointed As A Special Judge; To Clarify That A Retired Judge May Serve As A Special Judge Immediately Upon Retirement; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that HB1644 is now Act 370
3/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/10/2025
Judiciary3/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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