Wednesday's House Calendar

There's only one vote of note, and that's Rep. Dawn Creekmore's HB1013 (click here for the Bill), which increases the penalty for indecent exposure from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony after the 4th and 5th convictions (if within 10 years). A sixth offense would be elevated to a Class C felony.

It also enhances the penalty for the internet stalking of a child from a Class C felony to a Class B felony if the child is 15 years of age or younger.

For your information, the maximum penalties in Arkansas are as follows:
Class C Misdemeanor: up to 30 days imprisonment and/or $100 fine;
Class B Misdemeanor: up to 90 days imprisonment and/or $500 fine;
Class A Misdemeanor: up to 1 year imprisonment and/or $1000 fine;
Class D felony: 0-6 years, $10,000 fine
Class C felony: 3-10 years, $10,000 fine
Class B felony: 5-20 years, $15,000 fine
Class A felony: 6-30 years, $15,000 fine
Class Y felony: 10-40 or life (there are also some specific drug crimes that have other enhancements).