Arkansas 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1697 — TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RAILROAD CORPORATION'S DUTY TO MAINTAIN A RIGHT-OF-WAY.

Last action — Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill increases the maintenance distance required for railroad corporations around their right-of-way.

  • Arkansas Code § 23-12-201(a)(2)

    one hundred yards (100 yds.) → two hundred yards (200 yds.)

    This change doubles the distance from 100 yards to 200 yards that railroad corporations must maintain around their right-of-way from public roads or highways.

Action History

  1. Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

  2. Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

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Not signed on (137)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1697?
HB 1697 is sponsored by Johnny Rye.
What is the current status of HB 1697?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1697?
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