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AR SB553

To Create The Arkansas State Capitol And Historical Monument Protection Act; And To Declare An Emergency.


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Introduced
03/16/2021
In Committee
04/22/2021
Crossed Over
03/29/2021
Passed
04/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2021

Introduced Session

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL AND HISTORICAL MONUMENT PROTECTION ACT; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Arkansas State Capitol and Historical Monument Protection Act, which seeks to preserve and protect the state's capitol building and historical monuments. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Prohibiting the vandalism, damage, destruction, or disturbance of the Arkansas State Capitol. 2. Prohibiting the relocation, vandalism, damage, destruction, removal, alteration, renaming, or rededication of historical monuments, with some exceptions for temporary removal or relocation to repair public property or infrastructure. 3. Allowing the Arkansas History Commission to grant waivers for the removal or relocation of historical monuments in certain cases. 4. Establishing a process for governmental entities to request recognition of new historical monuments and for the disposition of removed historical monuments. 5. Imposing criminal penalties for knowing violations of the Act, including fines and potential jail time. The bill also declares an emergency and directs the Arkansas History Commission to promptly promulgate rules to implement the Act.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Notification that SB553 is now Act 1003 (on 04/29/2021)

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