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Committee advances repeal of $15 concealed‑carry late fee, sponsor says offset bill will replace revenue
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE · February 7, 2019
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Summary
The committee voted 5–3 to advance a measure to repeal a $15 late fee on concealed‑carry renewals; Arkansas State Police provided historical revenue figures and sponsors said a companion bill increasing a driving‑record fee will offset the loss.
A senator introduced a bill to repeal the $15 late fee assessed when a concealed‑carry renewal is processed after expiration. The sponsor argued the fee penalizes people who already risk being unlicensed: "...that penalty is imposed when the person carrying is already penalizing themselves by not having a…
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