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AR HB1735

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Les Eaves

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • All operators of underground facilities must become members of the One Call Center, with the Arkansas Public Service Commission authorized to grant exemptions or waivers by rule or order

  • Operators who fail to join the One Call Center within 30 days of written warning face a $1,000 fine, unless they have received an exemption or waiver

  • Additional fines of $500 may be assessed for each 30-day period an operator continues to fail to become a member until they apply for membership

  • Other persons who own or control underground facilities or similar facilities may voluntarily apply to become One Call Center members

  • Approved on April 17, 2025, as Act 813 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act; And To Revise Membership In The One Call Center Under The Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act.

Last Action

Notification that HB1735 is now Act 813

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce4/1/2025
Insurance and Commerce3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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