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AR HB1697

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joey Carr

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases provisional position limits at four state universities: Arkansas State University-Jonesboro (375 to 425), Northwest Arkansas Community College (80 to 100), University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (750 to 1,000), and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (150 to 200)

  • Raises authorized motor vehicle limits at five institutions: Black River Technical College (14 to 20), Northwest Arkansas Community College (22 to 30), UA Community College at Rich Mountain (16 to 20), Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia (59 to 65), and UAMS (110 to 120)

  • Declared an emergency to take effect July 1, 2025, citing the need to prepare for federal and foundation grants disbursed before the upcoming fiscal year

  • Approved by the Governor on April 8, 2025

Legislative Description

To Amend Provisions Of Title 6 And Title 19 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Provisional Positions And Motor Vehicle Restrictions For State-supported Institutions Of Higher Education; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that HB1697 is now Act 477

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/19/2025
Education3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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