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AR HB1644

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carol Dalby

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

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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