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AR SB443

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Bryant

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that registered abstracters may only work in one county at a time, allowing them to work in multiple counties or for more than one company simultaneously

  • Consolidates the Arkansas Abstracters' Board Fund and the Arkansas Home Inspectors Registration Fund into a single "State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors Fund"

  • Eliminates several requirements including the mandatory seal for abstracters, criminal background check fees for applicants, and the requirement that at least four real estate appraiser board members belong to nationally recognized appraisal organizations

  • Allows the board to send examination notices, renewal notices, and other communications via email in addition to traditional mail

  • Declares an emergency to take effect July 1, 2025 to coincide with the board's appropriation bill and ensure continuity of services during the fund transfer

Legislative Description

To Amend The Duties Of The State Board Of Appraisers, Abstracters, And Home Inspectors; To Amend The Law Regarding Licensure Of Abstracters; To Amend The Law Regarding Licensure Of Home Inspectors; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB443 is now Act 949

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/19/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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