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Little Rock staff summarizes bills under watch at state legislature
Summary
City legislative staff briefed the board on several state bills and resolutions the city is tracking, including measures affecting capital appropriations for DHS, firearm-possession restoration for nonviolent felons, short-term rental regulation, and proposed limits on government contracting with lobbyists.
City legislative staff provided an update to the Board of Directors on Feb. 11 summarizing state bills and constitutional resolutions the city is monitoring during the legislative session.
Staff began with House Bill 1034, described as a capital improvement appropriation for the Department of Human Services division that oversees aging, adult and behavioral health services; staff said they were monitoring the bill for possible impacts on the State Hospital but did not expect an effect so far. Staff said they are working with House Bill 1057’s author on an amendment addressing concerns raised by Chief Hilton regarding firearm possession restoration…
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