Arkansas · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 630: TO REQUIRE ONLY A COURT TO FIX PUNISHMENT IF A DEFENDANT IS CHARGED WITH A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR; AND TO REQUIRE ONLY A JUDGE TO SENTENCE A DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE THAT RESULTS IN A CONVICTION.

In committee Last action May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Plain-language summary

SB 630 is a bill introduced in the Arkansas Senate on April 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TO REQUIRE ONLY A COURT TO FIX PUNISHMENT IF A DEFENDANT IS CHARGED WITH A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR; AND TO REQUIRE ONLY A JUDGE TO SENTENCE A DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE THAT RESULTS IN A CONVICTION. Primary sponsor: Breanne Davis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Breanne Davis (Republican).