The bill proposes to amend Arkansas Code 16-21-147(b) to allow retiring prosecuting attorneys and authorized deputy prosecuting attorneys to be awarded their service firearms upon retirement. This recognition is intended to honor their service to the state.

Specifically, the new legal language states that when a prosecuting attorney or an authorized deputy prosecuting attorney retires, they may be awarded any firearm they carried during their tenure. This addition aims to formalize the process of recognizing the contributions of these legal professionals as they transition out of their roles.

Statutes affected:
HB 1629: 16-21-147(b)