TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A COLLECTION AGENCY; AND CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS, REMOVAL, AND VACANCIES OF TH...
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SB 321 — TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A COLLECTION AGENCY; AND CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS, REMOVAL, AND VACANCIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF COLLECTION AGENCIES.
Last action — Notification that SB321 is now Act 360
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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 24, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on March 24, 2023.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
2 primary, 2 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
1 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 321 includes the addition of a specific approval date, March 21, 2023, emphasizing when the bill was officially endorsed. Additionally, a reference to a previous act, Act 360 of the Regular Session, has been removed. This change helps clarify the timeline and context of the bill, making it easier for people to understand its progression and significance.
Act 360 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas 94th General Assembly A Bill Regular Session, 2023 SENATE BILL 321 5 By:
APPROVED:3 2/24/2023 11:11:15 AM MLD200
3/21/23 3 2/24/2023 11:11:15 AM MLD200
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The bill clarifies the definition of a collection agency and updates the governance structure of the State Board of Collection Agencies.
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which engages→ EngagesThis change modifies the wording to emphasize that a collection agency engages in certain activities.
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or any person, partnership, corporation, association, limited liability corporation, or firm using Uses a fictitious name or any name other than its own in the collection of to collect their own accounts receivable;, or any person, partnership, corporation, association, limited liability corporation, or firm which solicits→ using a fictitious name or any name other than its own to collect their own accounts receivable; orThis change simplifies and clarifies the language regarding entities collecting their own debts.
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Solicits claims for collection; or any person, partnership, corporation, association, limited liability corporation, or firm that purchases→ Solicits claims for collection; orThis eliminates redundant wording and keeps the focus on the act of soliciting claims.
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Two (2) members shall be appointed→ One (1) member shallThis change alters the number of members that must be appointed by the Governor after consulting the Associated Credit Bureaus.
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represent the elderly; and shall be→ represent the elderly; and beThis change streamlines the language regarding the selection of the member representing the elderly.
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not actively engaged in or retired from the operation of a collection agency.→ not actively engaged in the operation of a collection agency and shall not be retired from such operation.This change clarifies the status requirement for the elderly representative.
Action History
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Notification that SB321 is now Act 360
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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 INSURANCE & COMMERCE- 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 PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Jeff Wardlaw · Cosponsor
- Zack Gramlich · Primary
- Missy Irvin · Primary
- L. Johnson · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on · 9 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (134)
134 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 134 →"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 | 89 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 89 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 9% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 3% | 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 | — | Nay |
| 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 321?
- SB 321 is sponsored by Jeff Wardlaw, Zack Gramlich, Missy Irvin, and L. Johnson.
- What is the current status of SB 321?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 24, 2023. Enacted.
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