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AR HB1225

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Burris

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county judges to use county labor and equipment on private property when a natural disaster (tornado, flood, etc.) results in the county being declared a disaster area by the Governor, federal official, or county judge

  • Requires county judges to notify private property owners by any possible method as soon as practicable regarding the amount of property needed, nature of labor and equipment to be used, estimated duration of use, and estimated compensation for damages

  • Mandates counties compensate property owners for reasonable damage within 60 days from removal of county labor and equipment from the private property

  • Allows private property owners to appeal the compensation amount to county court

Legislative Description

To Require County Judges To Notify And Compensate Private Property Owners For Use Of The Private Property By The County In A Natural Disaster Under Certain Circumstances.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

City, County and Local Affairs1/31/2013

Full Bill Text

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