Arkansas SB629: TO ALLOW AN OFFICER OF A CLOSELY HELD CORPORATION TO REPRESENT THE CORPORATION IN COURT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVICTION PROCEEDINGS AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER PROCEEDINGS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to allow an officer of a closely held corporation to represent the corporation in court for the purpose of eviction proceedings and unlawful detainer proceedings; and for other purposes. subtitle to allow an officer of a closely held corporation to represent the corporation in court for the purpose of eviction proceedings and unlawful detainer proceedings.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO ALLOW AN OFFICER OF A CLOSELY HELD CORPORATION TO REPRESENT THE CORPORATION IN COURT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVICTION PROCEEDINGS AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER PROCEEDINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO ALLOW AN OFFICER OF A CLOSELY HELD CORPORATION TO REPRESENT THE CORPORATION IN COURT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVICTION PROCEEDINGS AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER PROCEEDINGS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 16-22-211(d) concerning the prohibition against the practice of law for corporations or associations, is amended to read as follows: (d) This section does not apply to a: (1) For-profit corporation or voluntary association lawfully engaged in: (A) The examination and insuring of titles to real property; or (B) Employing an attorney or attorneys in and about its own immediate affairs or in any litigation to which it is or may become a party; (2) Nonprofit corporation or voluntary association lawfully engaged in representing or assisting an indigent, poor, or disadvantaged *CEB246* 04/04/2025 10:20:14 AM CEB246 SB629 person as a client in a civil or criminal matter, if any legal services rendered by the nonprofit corporation or voluntary association are furnished through licensed attorneys in accordance with rules governing the practice of law in Arkansas; or (3) Nonprofit corporation, voluntary association, or …

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Sponsors

• Ronald Caldwell (R, 10) · primary sponsor
• Carol Dalby (R, 100)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. April 9, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3. April 9, 2025: RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
4. April 9, 2025: Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
5. April 9, 2025: Read the third time and passed.
6. April 9, 2025: Rules suspended.
7. April 9, 2025: Motion to Expunge the Vote by which SB629 passed. Motion Carried.
8. April 9, 2025: Returned from the House as requested.
9. April 9, 2025: Returned to the Senate as requested.
10. April 8, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1111 (April 9, 2025): 27 yea, 4 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #1082 (April 9, 2025): 32 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #958 (April 8, 2025): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB629?

SB629 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO ALLOW AN OFFICER OF A CLOSELY HELD CORPORATION TO REPRESENT THE CORPORATION IN COURT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVICTION PROCEEDINGS AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER PROCEEDINGS.

What does SB629 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to allow an officer of a closely held corporation to represent the corporation in court for the purpose of eviction proceedings and unlawful detainer proceedings; and for other purposes. subtitle to allow an officer of a closely held corporation to represent the corporation in court for the purpose of eviction proceedings and unlawful detainer proceedings.

What is the status of SB629?

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

Who sponsored SB629?

Ronald Caldwell (R, 10), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB629?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB629