Bill
HB 1711
TO ALLOW A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A POLICE FORCE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Bart Hester and 2 co-sponsors
HB 1711 allows Arkansas municipal port authorities to create their own police forces, enhancing security and law enforcement at ports to protect people and property.
Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE