Proposed Arkansas Firearm Legislation
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Title: To Establish A Path To Restoration Of The Right To Possess A Firearm; And To Provide For The Discharge, Dismissal, And Sealing Of A Nonviolent Felony Conviction.
Description: To Establish A Path To Restoration Of The Right To Possess A Firearm; And To Provide For The Discharge, Dismissal, And Sealing Of A Nonviolent Felony Conviction.
Last Action: REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
Last Action Date: March 16, 2023

Title: To Allow Members Of A Municipal Fire Department Bomb Squad To Lawfully Carry A Weapon In Certain Circumstances.
Description: To Allow Members Of A Municipal Fire Department Bomb Squad To Lawfully Carry A Weapon In Certain Circumstances.
Last Action: Notification that HB1018 is now Act 166
Last Action Date: March 2, 2023

Title: Concerning The Regulation Of Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores; And To Authorize The Treasurer Of State To Divest Certain Investments Or Obligations Due To Certain Factors.
Description: Concerning The Regulation Of Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores; And To Authorize The Treasurer Of State To Divest Certain Investments Or Obligations Due To Certain Factors.
Last Action: Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass, concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 & 3
Last Action Date: March 15, 2023

Title: To Amend The Law Concerning Disposition Of Contraband And Seized Property; And To Allow Forfeited Firearms To Be Traded To Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers.
Description: To Amend The Law Concerning Disposition Of Contraband And Seized Property; And To Allow Forfeited Firearms To Be Traded To Federally Licensed Firearms Dealers.
Last Action: Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass, concur in Senate Amendment No. 1
Last Action Date: March 16, 2023

Title: To Define "loaded Firearm" For The Purpose Of The Statute Concerning Possession And Use Of A Weapon.
Description: To Define "loaded Firearm" For The Purpose Of The Statute Concerning Possession And Use Of A Weapon.
Last Action: Returned by the Committee Do Pass
Last Action Date: March 16, 2023

Title: To Create The Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act; To Prohibit Financial Institutions From Using Certain Discriminatory Practices; And To Provide For Enforcement Of Violations.
Description: To Create The Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act; To Prohibit Financial Institutions From Using Certain Discriminatory Practices; And To Provide For Enforcement Of Violations.
Last Action: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

Title: To Create And Issue A Driver's License With A Firearm Designation; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Fees For The Issuance Of A Driver's License.
Description: To Create And Issue A Driver's License With A Firearm Designation; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Fees For The Issuance Of A Driver's License.
Last Action: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

Title: To Clarify The Purpose Of The Statutes Authorizing A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun; And To Clarify That A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun Is Not Required To Carry A Concealed Handgun In This State.
Description: To Clarify The Purpose Of The Statutes Authorizing A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun; And To Clarify That A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun Is Not Required To Carry A Concealed Handgun In This State.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: March 21, 2023

Title: To Regulate The Use Of Social Credit Scores Based On Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores Or Metrics; And To Prohibit A State Agency From Engaging In Discrimination Based On The Use Of A Social Credit System.
Description: To Regulate The Use Of Social Credit Scores Based On Environmental, Social Justice, Or Governance Scores Or Metrics; And To Prohibit A State Agency From Engaging In Discrimination Based On The Use Of A Social Credit System.
Last Action: Withdrawn by author.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2023

Title: To Prohibit Public Entities From Contracting With Companies That Boycott Energy, Fossil Fuel, Firearms, And Ammunition Industries.
Description: To Prohibit Public Entities From Contracting With Companies That Boycott Energy, Fossil Fuel, Firearms, And Ammunition Industries.
Last Action: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
Last Action Date: March 9, 2023

Title: To Amend The Law Concerning Carrying A Concealed Handgun On Property Of The Arkansas Department Of Transportation.
Description: To Amend The Law Concerning Carrying A Concealed Handgun On Property Of The Arkansas Department Of Transportation.
Last Action: Notification that SB211 is now Act 215
Last Action Date: March 14, 2023

Title: To Amend The Classification Of The Offense Of Possession Of A Handgun By A Minor.
Description: To Amend The Classification Of The Offense Of Possession Of A Handgun By A Minor.
Last Action: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
Last Action Date: March 13, 2023

Title: To Amend The Law Concerning Possession Of A Handgun On A Journey.
Description: To Amend The Law Concerning Possession Of A Handgun On A Journey.
Last Action: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE
Last Action Date: March 20, 2023

Title: To Clarify The Purpose Of The Statutes Authorizing A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun; And To Clarify That A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun Is Not Required To Carry A Concealed Handgun In This State.
Description: To Clarify The Purpose Of The Statutes Authorizing A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun; And To Clarify That A License To Carry A Concealed Handgun Is Not Required To Carry A Concealed Handgun In This State.
Last Action: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE
Last Action Date: March 24, 2023