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AR HB1038
AR HB1038To Amend The Law Concerning The Lighting Requirements For Fire Department Vehicles And Ambulances.
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Introduced
12/15/2022
12/15/2022
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Introduced Session
94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AND AMBULANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arkansas law to expand the types of individuals and organizations that are legally authorized to possess and use blue lights or blue lens caps on fire department vehicles and ambulances. Specifically, it allows the director or head of a state, county, city, municipal, or privately-owned fire department or ambulance company to use blue flashing or rotating emergency lights for identification purposes on firefighting apparatus that pump water and on ambulances. The blue lights must be on the rear of the vehicle and cannot exceed 50% of the total visual lights.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Kim Hammer (R)*,
Jack Ladyman (R)*,
Brandon Achor (R),
Wade Andrews (R),
Lee Johnson (R),
Robin Lundstrum (R),
Richard McGrew (R),
Johnny Rye (R),
Steve Unger (R),
DeAnn Vaught (R),
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment (on 05/01/2023)
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