The bill proposes significant amendments to the existing laws concerning installment fees collected in circuit and district courts, as well as driver's license reinstatement fees. A key change is the reclassification of these fees from special revenues to general revenues, which will now be credited to various funds as per the Revenue Stabilization Law. Specifically, driver's license reinstatement fees will no longer be allocated to designated funds like the Public Health Fund or the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund, as the bill repeals previous classifications that treated these fees as special revenue.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Justice System Fee Task Force, composed of thirteen members from various sectors, including government and judicial representatives. This task force is charged with studying the fees within the Arkansas justice system and making recommendations for potential changes to improve the fee structure and support reintegration efforts for individuals involved in the justice system. The task force is required to submit its findings by December 1, 2026, and the bill includes provisions for necessary funding to implement these recommendations, along with a sunset clause for the task force that will expire on December 31, 2026. The new legal language will take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring a structured timeline for implementation.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB575 Original - 3-28-2025 03:48 PM: 16-13-704(b), 21-6-416(b), 27-16-508(b), 27-16-808(b)
Old version SB575 V2 - 4-3-2025 09:37 AM: 5-65-119(a), 5-65-304(d), 5-65-310(f), 16-13-704(b), 21-6-416(b), 27-16-508(b), 27-16-808(b)
Old version SB575 V3 - 4-9-2025 11:38 AM: 5-65-119(a), 5-65-304(d), 5-65-310(f), 16-13-704(b), 19-6-301, 21-6-416(b), 27-16-508(b), 27-16-808(b)
SB 575: 16-13-704(b), 21-6-416(b), 27-16-508(b), 27-16-808(b)
Act 989: 5-65-119(a), 5-65-304(d), 5-65-310(f), 16-13-704(b), 19-6-301, 21-6-416(b), 27-16-508(b), 27-16-808(b)