Arkansas House Bill HB1364

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/31/25
• Refer: 2/3/25
• Report Pass: 2/11/25
• Engrossed: 2/12/25
• Refer: 2/12/25
• Report Pass: 2/19/25
• Enrolled: 2/20/25
• Chaptered: 2/25/25
• Passed: 2/25/25

Caption

To Make Technical Corrections To Title 27 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Transportation.

Impact

The bill's adjustments will impact various sections pertaining to transportation, including requirements for disabled veterans, motor vehicle decals, and operational guidelines for commercial boating facilities. By repealing outdated provisions, House Bill 1364 seeks to modernize the state's transportation code. As a result, it enhances legal clarity and ensures that laws in Arkansas remain relevant to contemporary practices. Such technical corrections help facilitate smoother operations and compliance for individuals and agencies alike.

Summary

House Bill 1364 aims to make technical corrections to Title 27 of the Arkansas Code, specifically regarding transportation regulations. The bill encompasses amendments that repeal obsolete language, clarify legal stipulations, and ensure that the language effectively meets current standards without altering the substantive provisions of the law. Its intent is to streamline legal documents, making them more concise and easier to understand for both the departments involved and the general public.

Contention

While technical corrections are often viewed as non-contentious, some members of the legislative body expressed concerns regarding the potential for misunderstanding the implications of these changes. Critics voiced that even minimal adjustments could lead to misinterpretation of laws or unintended consequences in enforcement. The bill is designed for efficiency but must be carefully monitored to ensure that clarity is achieved without loss of legal meaning in the process.