TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OF COUNTY COSTS FOR HOLDING STATE INMATES, PROBATIONERS, AND PARO...
This legislation amends existing laws about financial reimbursement to counties holding state inmates and probationers when the state facilities lack space. The state will cover transport costs and set reimbursement rates through specific procedures.
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SB 72 — TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OF COUNTY COSTS FOR HOLDING STATE INMATES, PROBATIONERS, AND PAROLEES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Last action — Notification that SB72 is now Act 133
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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 January 18, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on February 27, 2023.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill updates reimbursement rules for counties housing state inmates, probationers, and parolees.
This legislation amends existing laws about financial reimbursement to counties holding state inmates and probationers when the state facilities lack space. The state will cover transport costs and set reimbursement rates through specific procedures.
What this means for you
- Counties: Counties will receive financial reimbursements for holding state inmates when state facilities are unavailable.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 72 has removed a previous approval reference from Act 133 of the Regular Session, which was dated February 24, 2023. This change could reflect a need for modifications in the bill based on new information or feedback received since its initial approval date. Removing outdated references helps ensure that the bill remains relevant and effective in addressing current issues.
Act 133 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas 94th General Assembly A Bill Regular Session, 2023 SENATE BILL 72 5 By:
APPROVED:5 01/17/2023 3:06:38 PM JLL017
2/24/23 5 01/17/2023 3:06:38 PM JLL017
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill amends existing law to clarify reimbursement processes for counties holding state inmates, probationers, and parolees by updating the structure and terminology of various provisions.
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Arkansas Code § 12-27-114
Department→ DivisionChanges the terminology from 'Department' to 'Division' for clarity.
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Arkansas Code § 12-27-114(a)(1)(A)(i)
Department of Correction→ Division of CorrectionUpdates the reference from 'Department of Correction' to 'Division of Correction'.
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Arkansas Code § 12-27-114(a)(1)(B)(ii)
Department of Correction→ Division of CorrectionUpdates the reference from 'Department of Correction' to 'Division of Correction' regarding reimbursement initiation.
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Arkansas Code § 12-27-114(a)(2)(A)
Department→ DivisionChanges the terminology from 'Department' to 'Division' for consistency.
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Arkansas Code § 12-27-114(a)(2)(B)(ii)
Department of Community Correction→ Division of Community CorrectionUpdates the reference from 'Department of Community Correction' to 'Division of Community Correction'.
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Arkansas Code § 12-27-114(a)(2)(B)(i)
Department of Community Correction→ Division of Community CorrectionUpdates the reference to ensure consistent terminology.
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Arkansas Code § 12-27-114(c)(1)
Department→ DivisionChanges 'Department' to 'Division' to maintain consistent language.
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Arkansas Code § 12-27-114(c)(1)
that is required to retain→ which that is required to retainClarifies the language used in the statute for better understanding.
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Arkansas Code § 12-27-114(c)(3)(B)(i)
Department→ DivisionModifies 'Department' to 'Division' for uniformity throughout the provision.
Action History
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Notification that SB72 is now Act 133
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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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EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
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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 CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE
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RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
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Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
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EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
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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 CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Jr Jimmy Hickey · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on · 5 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (137)
137 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 137 →"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 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 72?
- SB 72 is sponsored by Jimmy Hickey, Jr.
- What is the current status of SB 72?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2023. Enacted.
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