Bill > HB1425

This bill abolishes the Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board and transfers all of its responsibilities, authority, personnel, records, and functions to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. Specifically, the bill eliminates the existing licensing board while ensuring that all existing rules, licenses, registrations, and standards remain in effect until they are formally amended or repealed. The bill makes numerous technical changes throughout Arkansas state law to replace references to the "Arkansas Fire Protection Licensing Board" with "Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board", effectively consolidating fire protection oversight under a single board. Additionally, the bill adds new provisions to the Fire Protection Services Board's powers, including the ability to oversee administration of fire extinguisher rules and registration, and provides a mechanism for removing board members who continuously fail to attend meetings. The changes aim to streamline fire protection regulatory processes and consolidate administrative responsibilities, while maintaining existing standards and protections for fire protection services and professionals.

Government Affairs

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1425&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R