TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY POSSESSED BY CERTAIN LIENHOLDERS.
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SB 263 — TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PROCEDURE FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY POSSESSED BY CERTAIN LIENHOLDERS.
Last action — Notification that SB263 is now Act 388
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 04, 2023.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
0 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of Bill SB 263 has removed a reference to "Act 388 of the Regular Session" along with its approval date of March 30, 2023. This change simplifies the text by eliminating an unnecessary citation. It matters because it helps to streamline the bill, making it clearer and easier to understand without referencing past legislation that may not be relevant to the current context.
Act 388 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas As Engrossed:
/s/Hester APPROVED:5 03-02-2023 11:51:22 DTP091
3/30/23 5 03-02-2023 11:51:22 DTP091
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The bill clarifies and updates the procedures for lienholders to sell personal property by adjusting notification requirements and bond filing processes.
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Arkansas Code § 18-45-101
File a bond with the circuit clerk in the sum→ file a bond with the circuit clerk in the amount determined under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this sectionThis change specifies the amount of the bond that must be filed by the lienholder.
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Arkansas Code § 18-45-101
date the lienholder makes demand for the debt by certified letter addressed to the last known residence→ the time the work is completedThis change modifies the time frame for when the lienholder can sell the property.
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Arkansas Code § 18-45-204
date the lienholder makes demand for the debt by certified letter addressed to the last known residence→ time the work is completedThis aligns the timing for the sale process with the completion of work.
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Arkansas Code § 18-45-204
This The written notice of the proposed sale under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall:→ The written notice of the proposed sale under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall:This corrects the grammatical error in the wording of the notice requirement.
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Arkansas Code § 18-45-204
and at least five (5) other of the most public places in the township;→ and at five (5) of the most public places in the township;This change clarifies the requirement for posting notices.
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Arkansas Code § 18-45-205
with a the circuit court having jurisdiction clerk in the county in which the lienholder is situated a notice under § 18-45-204 to be posted.→ with the circuit court in the county in which the lienholder is situated a notice under § 18-45-204 to be posted.This correction streamlines the language regarding where to file the notice.
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Arkansas Code § 18-45-205
file File a bond with the circuit clerk so conditioned and in such sum in the amount determined under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section→ file a bond with the circuit clerk in the amount determined under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this sectionThis change standardizes the language regarding the bond filing requirement.
Amendments
1 amendment- Amendment S1 March 01, 2023 Show changes
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Action History
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Notification that SB263 is now Act 388
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DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
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Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
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ORDERED ENROLLED
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Returned from the House as passed.
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Returned To the Senate as passed.
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Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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Returned by the Committee Do Pass
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Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
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RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
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Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
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Read the third time and passed.
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REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
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Amendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
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Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.
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Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 1
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Kendon Underwood · Primary
- Bart Hester · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (136)
136 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 136 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 92 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 92 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 1% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (35)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Clark | — | Yea |
| Bart Hester | — | Yea |
| Ben Gilmore | — | Yea |
| Blake Johnson | — | Yea |
| Breanne Davis | — | Yea |
| Bryan King | — | Yea |
| C. Tucker | — | Yea |
| Clint Penzo | — | Yea |
| Dan Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Dave Wallace | — | Yea |
| Fredrick J. Love | — | Yea |
| G. Stubblefield | — | Yea |
| Greg Leding | — | Yea |
| Jane English | — | Yea |
| Jim Dotson | — | Yea |
| Jim Petty | — | Yea |
| Jimmy Hickey, Jr | — | Yea |
| John Payton | — | Yea |
| Jonathan Dismang | — | Yea |
| Joshua Bryant | — | Yea |
| Justin Boyd | — | Yea |
| Kim Hammer | — | Yea |
| L. Chesterfield | — | Yea |
| Mark Johnson | — | Yea |
| Matt McKee | — | Yea |
| Matt Stone | — | Yea |
| Missy Irvin | — | Yea |
| Reginald Murdock | — | Yea |
| Ricky Hill | — | Yea |
| Ronald Caldwell | — | Yea |
| S. Flowers | — | Yea |
| Scott Flippo | — | Yea |
| Steve Crowell | — | Yea |
| Terry Rice | — | Yea |
| Tyler Dees | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 263?
- SB 263 is sponsored by Kendon Underwood and Bart Hester.
- What is the current status of SB 263?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2023. Enacted.
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