Arkansas SB628: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COURT TRANSCRIPT FEES; AND TO INCREASE THE TRANSCRIPT FEES TO WHICH A COURT REPORTER IS ENTITLED

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning court transcript fees; to increase the transcript fees to which a court reporter is entitled; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning court transcript fees; and to increase the transcript fees to which a court reporter is entitled.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COURT TRANSCRIPT FEES; TO INCREASE THE TRANSCRIPT FEES TO WHICH A COURT REPORTER IS ENTITLED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COURT TRANSCRIPT FEES; AND TO INCREASE THE TRANSCRIPT FEES TO WHICH A COURT REPORTER IS ENTITLED. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 16-13-506 is amended to read as follows: 16-13-506. Court reporters -- Transcript fees. (a)(1) When required to make a transcript of court proceedings, each court reporter of the circuit courts shall be entitled to compensation at the rate of four dollars and ten cents ($4.10) eight dollars ($8.00) per page for the original and two (2) copies and at the rate of fifty cents (50¢) one dollar ($1.00) per page for each additional copy. (2) When required to prepare photocopied evidence as part of a transcript, each court reporter shall be entitled to compensation at the rate of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per page for an original and two (2) copies and at the rate of fifty cents (50¢) one dollar ($1.00) per page for each additional copy thereafter, with the cost to be paid by the parties ordering transcripts. (3) The …

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Sponsors

• Ben Gilmore (R, 1) · primary sponsor
• Breanne Davis (R, 25)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. April 7, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
3. April 4, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB628?

SB628 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COURT TRANSCRIPT FEES; AND TO INCREASE THE TRANSCRIPT FEES TO WHICH A COURT REPORTER IS ENTITLED.

What does SB628 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning court transcript fees; to increase the transcript fees to which a court reporter is entitled; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning court transcript fees; and to increase the transcript fees to which a court reporter is entitled.

What is the status of SB628?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored SB628?

Ben Gilmore (R, 1), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB628?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB628