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Committee adopts amendment and passes monument-protection bill after debate over scope and maintenance
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE · March 28, 2019
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Summary
Committee passed SB 515 as amended to protect public monuments while narrowing penalty exposure; municipal officials sought clearer definitions and waiver processes for maintenance and alterations.
The committee considered and passed Senate Bill 515, a measure intended to protect public monuments. Sponsor said the bill's focus is to prevent desecration and preserve historical monuments, and an amendment was adopted to avoid converting first-time youthful mistakes into felonies.
Jason Carter of the Arkansas…
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