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Committee advances bill to keep retiring Arkansas State Police canines on handler care with state-paid support

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE · February 14, 2023
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Summary

Representative Mark Berry said HB 13 19 would let handlers keep retiring Arkansas State Police dogs at home while the Department of Public Safety continues to pay food and veterinary costs; the committee advanced the bill on a voice vote.

Representative Mark Berry told the Senate State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee that HB 13 19 would allow Arkansas State Police canine handlers to take retiring dogs home and have the Department of Public Safety continue to cover food and veterinary costs while the dog lives.

"This bill is a rather simple bill, but, it really means a lot to, a segment of the Arkansas State Police," Berry said, describing…

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