TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 264; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF THEFT OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
This bill modifies existing laws on the theft and unauthorized possession of catalytic converters, including changes to existing definitions and the repeal of certain presumptions. It aims to clarify legal obligations surrounding these offenses.
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SB 485 — TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 264; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSES OF THEFT OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
Last action — Notification that SB485 is now Act 709
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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 March 27, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 11, 2023.
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3 sponsors
2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill amends laws regarding catalytic converter theft and possession in Arkansas.
This bill modifies existing laws on the theft and unauthorized possession of catalytic converters, including changes to existing definitions and the repeal of certain presumptions. It aims to clarify legal obligations surrounding these offenses.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The proposed changes to Bill SB 485 include the addition of new information and the removal of a previous law referenced as Act 709 from April 11, 2023. This update ensures that the bill reflects the most current legal framework and changes that may have occurred since the original act was approved. It matters because clearing outdated references can help streamline the law and make it easier to understand and enforce.
Act 709 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas 94th General Assembly A Bill Regular Session, 2023 SENATE BILL 485 5 By:
APPROVED:2 3/27/2023 10:31:01 AM MLD322
4/11/23 2 3/27/2023 10:31:01 AM MLD322
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The bill amends existing law by modifying the definitions related to the theft of catalytic converters and repealing relevant presumption clauses.
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Arkansas Code § 5-36-126(a)(2)(B)
(B) Vehicle identification number, the last eight (8) digits of the vehicle identification number, or a stock number within an electronic database associated with a single vehicle identification number of the motor vehicle the catalytic converter was removed from.
This change clarifies the types of identifiers that can be associated with the theft of a catalytic converter.
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Arkansas Code § 5-36-126(d)
(d) There is a presumption that a person is possessing the catalytic converter in the ordinary course of the person’s business if the person engages in any of the following businesses: (1) An automotive wrecking and salvage yard; (2) A scrap metal recycler; (3) A licensed vehicle dealer or licensed vehicle converter; (4) A licensed salvage vehicle dealer; (5) A licensed vehicle storage facility; (6) A garage or shop that is engaged in the business of repairing motor vehicles; (7) A towing company; (8) A used automotive parts recycler; (9) A person who holds a vehicle dealer number; (10) A motor vehicle demolisher; (11) A for-hire carrier, including without limitation a person who provides services such as mail, freight, or package delivery by air, water, rail, or surface transportation; (12) A person located out of state and regulated by another state in the performance of a business activity under subdivisions (d)(1)-(11) of this section; or (13) An employee of or independent contractor providing services to a person described in subdivisions (d)(1)-(11) of this section and who possesses the catalytic converter when acting within the course and scope of the person’s employment or independent contractor services.This repeal removes the presumptions regarding lawful possession related to various businesses, affecting how possession of catalytic converters is legally interpreted.
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Arkansas Code § 5-36-126(e)
(e) The presumption established under subsection (d) of this section does not apply to a person who knows that the catalytic converter was unlawfully removed from a motor vehicle or otherwise unlawfully obtained.This repeal removes a clause that clarified exceptions to the possession presumption, further changing the landscape of liability concerning stolen catalytic converters.
Action History
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Notification that SB485 is now Act 709
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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 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- 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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Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- John Payton · Primary
- Ben Gilmore · Cosponsor
- Mike Holcomb · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (135)
135 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 135 →"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 | 96 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 96 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 4% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 485?
- SB 485 is sponsored by John Payton, Ben Gilmore, and Mike Holcomb.
- What is the current status of SB 485?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 27, 2023. Enacted.
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