REPEALING A STATUTE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF A FIREARM IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS; AND MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. Status: Notification that SB357 is now Act 433 Originating Chamber: Senate Lead Sponsor: B. Ballinger Other Primary Sponsor: Boyd CoSponsors: Crawford, Gonzales, Dotson, Pilkington, T. Garner Introduction Date: 2/23/2021 12:25:59 PM Removes the prohibition on the possession of loaded centerfire weapons in parts of […]
CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL FIREARM BANS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND CONCERNING STATE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. Status: House — Notification that HB1957 is now Act 1012 Originating Chamber: House Lead Sponsor: Wardlaw Other Primary Sponsor: Irvin CoSponsors: Shepherd, Dalby, Eubanks, Warren, L. Fite, Wing, Payton, Speaks, Haak, Bryant, Rye, Tollett, Christiansen, Brooks, Lundstrum, Coleman, Beaty Jr., Beck, Bentley, Cloud, Lowery, McClure, McNair, Gonzales, M. Gray, Hillman, Pilkington, Richmond, Slape, Vaught, Breaux, Brown, Eaves, Evans, M. McElroy, S. Smith, Watson, Wooten, Boyd, Bragg, Cozart, Dotson, Hawks, Maddox, Deffenbaugh, Jean, Jett, Ladyman, M. Berry, Hickey, J. Dismang, B. Sample, B. Ballinger, L. Eads, J. English, Flippo, K. Hammer, Hester, B. Johnson, M. Pitsch, Rapert, Rice Introduction Date:
2021 Vetoed TO BE KNOWN AS THE “ARKANSAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT OF 2021”; CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND CONCERNING OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. Status: House — Motion to postpone vote of override of veto passed Originating Chamber: Senate Lead Sponsor: G. Stubblefield Other Primary Sponsor: B. Smith Senate Tuesday. April 27, 2021
4-27-21 The house voted today to table SB298 veto override vote. Hb1957 was voted on to replace SB298.
4-26-21 The Arkansas Senate voted to override the Governors veto of SB298. It is now very important that we contact our Representaives to ask them to override that veto tomorrow in the house! Use the link above to contact your Representatives. They need to hear from all of us. Every email, call, message and text makes a difference. It made
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OR STORAGE OF A PERSON’S FIREARM WHEN A PERSON LEAVES HIS OR HER FIREARM INSIDE OF HIS OR HER CAR IN HIS OR HER EMPLOYER’S PARKING LOT. Status: Senate — Notification that SB555 is now Act 809 Originating Chamber: Senate Lead Sponsor: A. Clark Introduction Date: 3/16/2021 4:13:27 PM Act Date: 4/21/2021 All
4-15-21 The Arkansas House gave final approval to a bill that would take on federal gun control, past, present and future, banning the state from participating in the enforcement of a wide range of acts dating back to 1934. It now moves to the Governor’s desk. Gary Stubblefield (R) and Sen. Brandt Smith (R)
An Act permitting a person convicted of an antitrust violation or other unlawful business practice to lawfully possess a firearm under state law. Status: Senate – Notification that SB417 is now Act 631 Originating Chamber: Senate Lead Sponsor: K. Hammer Other Primary Sponsor: Richmond Introduction Date: 3/1/2021 1:22:03 PM Act Date: 4/12/2021 All information on SB417/Act 631 can be found Here
Thursday, April 1, 2021 Congratulations Rep Jeff Wardlaw on passing HB 1598 (removing municipal parks weapons restrictions) out of House Judiciary on to the House Floor where it’s expected to pass.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Hb1542 Failed in the House Judiciary committee under much controversy.
