Bill
Bill > SB297
AR SB297
AR SB297To Amend The Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act; And To Declare An Emergency.
summary
Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Passed
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/24/2023
03/24/2023
Introduced Session
94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act. It expands the definitions of key terms like "contract locator" and "infrastructure project," increases civil penalties for violations, requires mandatory training for violators, and enhances notification and coordination requirements between operators and excavators. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making it immediately effective upon approval by the Governor or override of a veto, to increase public safety by preventing damage to underground facilities in Arkansas.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Notification that SB297 is now Act 309 (on 03/24/2023)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...