The proposed bill aims to amend the law regarding alcoholic beverages by introducing the "Common Carrier Reporting Act," which requires permitted common carriers to submit quarterly reports detailing their shipments of alcoholic beverages into the state of Arkansas. The new subchapter added to Arkansas Code Title 3, Chapter 5 outlines specific definitions, including what constitutes "alcoholic beverages," "common carrier," and "consumer." It mandates that common carriers provide comprehensive information about their shipments, including the types and amounts of alcoholic beverages delivered, delivery dates, and supplier details. If no shipments occur during a reporting period, carriers must still submit a report indicating this.

Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for common carriers that fail to comply with the reporting requirements, as the Department of Finance and Administration is tasked with reporting non-compliance to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is also granted the authority to adopt rules to facilitate the implementation of this new reporting framework.