Bills of Interest for the 95th General Assembly:
The Arkansas Bar Association is working full time to monitor legislation impacting the administration of justice and the legal profession. The Legislation Committee meets every Friday to review bills of interest on your behalf.
Below is the list of the Bills of Interest that the Legislation Committee has taken a position on.
Neutral:
HB1204
Support:
HB1282
Support as amended:
HB 1679
Oppose:
HB1533
HB1656
HB1832
SB629
The Legislation Committee has taken a position in opposition to HJR1015 and SJR13 which are proposed amendments to the Arkansas Constitution or the United States Constitution.
HJR1015 is a constitutional amendment to ensure transparency by requiring a judicial candidate to declare his or her political party affiliation or independent status when running for office.
SJR13 is a constitutional amendment to allow a candidate for Supreme Court justice, Court of Appeals judge, Circuit judge, or District judge to declare his or her party affiliation or independent status when running for judicial office.
The Legislation Committee also voted to oppose HB1468 to amend Arkansas Law concerning claims against contractors and suppliers to remedy construction defects.