Arkansas 2023 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1832

Introduced
3/31/23  
Refer
4/3/23  

Caption

To Amend The Permissible Investments A Guardian Of The Estate May Make On Behalf Of A Ward.

Impact

If enacted, HB1832 will directly affect statutory provisions concerning guardianship and estate management in Arkansas. By permitting investments in the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan, the bill seeks to empower guardians, allowing them to make more varied financial decisions aimed at benefiting their wards. This change could significantly influence how guardians strategize their wards' financial futures, potentially leading to greater asset growth and security for vulnerable individuals.

Summary

House Bill 1832 aims to amend the permissible investments that a guardian of the estate can make on behalf of a ward. The proposed changes include an addition to the existing Arkansas Code, allowing guardians to invest in the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan. This move is intended to expand the investment options available to guardians, thereby enhancing the financial management capacity for the wards they represent. The bill signifies an important shift in promoting better financial outcomes for individuals under guardianship.

Contention

Despite the rationale behind the bill, discussions surrounding HB1832 may highlight concerns over the qualifications and responsibilities of guardians making these investment decisions. Critics might argue that guardians should undergo thorough training and oversight to ensure that such financial decisions are always in the best interest of the wards. Additionally, the implications of investment risks associated with the Arkansas Brighter Future Fund could generate debate on the overall effectiveness and safety for wards' financial health.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR SB26

An Act To Make An Appropriation For The Payment Of Approved Claims.

AR SB80

To Amend The Revenue Stabilization Law; To Create Funds, To Repeal Funds, And To Make Transfers To And From Funds And Fund Accounts; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HB1097

To Amend The Revenue Stabilization Law; To Create Funds, To Repeal Funds, And To Make Transfers To And From Funds And Fund Accounts; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB79

To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; To Provide For The Regulation Of Digital Asset Mining Businesses; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HB1023

An Act To Make An Appropriation For State Turnback For Counties And Municipalities By The Office Of The Treasurer Of State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025; And For Other Purposes.

AR SB78

To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; To Prohibit Foreign-party-controlled Ownership Of A Digital Asset Mining Business; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB17

An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Aging, Adult, And Behavioral Health Services Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

AR SR16

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Amend The Requirements For A Digital Asset Mining Business Or Business Using A Blockchain Network.

AR HR1015

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Amend The Requirements For A Digital Asset Mining Business Or Business Using A Blockchain Network.

AR HR1020

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Acts Of 2023, To Regulate Digital Asset Mining Businesses And Businesses Utilizing A Blockchain Network, And To Declare An Emergency.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.