TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD.

HB 1425 would have abolished Arkansas' Fire Protection Licensing Board and transferred all its duties, records, and funds to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board. The bill amended multiple state codes to replace references to the "Licensing Board" with the "Services Board" in provisions about fire extinguisher licensing, standards, and enforcement. This was a procedural change to consolidate oversight under one board, affecting fire protection professionals and businesses requiring licensing. The bill was withdrawn by its author on February 20, 2025, and never became law.