This bill amends various provisions concerning the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors in Arkansas, primarily focusing on regulatory updates and financial management. Key changes include the removal of restrictions on abstracters operating in multiple counties, allowing them to work across county lines without separate registrations. The notification process for applicants regarding examinations and renewals is updated to include email notifications alongside traditional mail. Additionally, the bill repeals outdated provisions, such as those requiring seals for licenses and specific disciplinary hearing procedures, while introducing new qualifications for board members and the establishment of continuing education programs for home inspectors.

Furthermore, the bill abolishes the Arkansas Abstracters' Board Fund and the Arkansas Home Inspectors Registration Fund, transferring all funds to a newly established State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors Fund to streamline financial management. It modifies the consequences for failing to complete continuing education requirements from "shall" to "may," granting the board discretion in enforcement. The registration expiration terms are updated to specify annual expirations on December 31, with provisions for notifying home inspectors about upcoming expirations via mail or email. Other amendments include changes to the fee structure and the responsibilities of the executive director, enhancing the governance of the board. An emergency clause ensures the bill's provisions take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB443 V2 - 4-3-2025 11:15 AM: 17-11-301, 04-03-2025, 17-11-302(d), 17-11-305(d), 17-11-322(c), 17-11-322(d), 17-11-342, 17-11-343, 17-11-404, 17-14-103(17), 17-14-201(a), 17-14-201(b), 17-14-203(6), 17-14-205(b), 17-14-206(a), 17-14-305, 17-14-101, 17-14-201, 17-14-409(a), 17-52-303(8), 17-52-306, 17-52-307, 25-15-201, 25-19-101, 17-52-310(e), 17-52-311, 17-52-312, 17-52-313, 17-52-315(a), 17-52-316(d), 17-52-317, 17-52-320, 19-6-301(93)
Old version SB443 Original - 3-12-2025 01:24 PM: 17-11-301, 17-11-302(d), 17-11-305(d), 17-11-322(c), 17-11-322(d), 17-11-342, 17-11-343, 17-11-404, 17-14-103(17), 17-14-201(a), 17-14-201(b), 17-14-203(6), 17-14-205(b), 17-14-206(a), 17-14-305, 17-14-101, 17-14-201, 17-14-409(a), 17-52-303(8), 17-52-306, 17-52-307, 25-15-201, 25-19-101, 17-52-310(e), 17-52-311, 17-52-312, 17-52-313, 17-52-315(a), 17-52-316(d), 17-52-317, 17-52-320, 19-6-301(93)
SB 443: 17-11-301, 17-11-302(d), 17-11-305(d), 17-11-322(c), 17-11-322(d), 17-11-342, 17-11-343, 17-11-404, 17-14-103(17), 17-14-201(a), 17-14-201(b), 17-14-203(6), 17-14-205(b), 17-14-206(a), 17-14-305, 17-14-101, 17-14-201, 17-14-409(a), 17-52-303(8), 17-52-306, 17-52-307, 25-15-201, 25-19-101, 17-52-310(e), 17-52-311, 17-52-312, 17-52-313, 17-52-315(a), 17-52-316(d), 17-52-317, 17-52-320, 19-6-301(93)
Act 949: 17-11-301, 04-03-2025, 17-11-302(d), 17-11-305(d), 17-11-322(c), 17-11-322(d), 17-11-342, 17-11-343, 17-11-404, 17-14-103(17), 17-14-201(a), 17-14-201(b), 17-14-203(6), 17-14-205(b), 17-14-206(a), 17-14-305, 17-14-101, 17-14-201, 17-14-409(a), 17-52-303(8), 17-52-306, 17-52-307, 25-15-201, 25-19-101, 17-52-310(e), 17-52-311, 17-52-312, 17-52-313, 17-52-315(a), 17-52-316(d), 17-52-317, 17-52-320, 19-6-301(93)