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AR HB1462

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Armstrong

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-42-115 to change terminology from "volunteer" to "unpaid" when describing firefighters and police officers who serve on municipal governing bodies
  • Allows unpaid firefighters and unpaid police officers in first-class cities, second-class cities, and incorporated towns to seek election to and serve on city councils or other governing bodies
  • Permits simultaneous service and compensation as both a governing body member and as a firefighter or police officer
  • Clarifies that such dual service does not constitute a conflict of interest and is not prohibited by civil service regulations
  • Exempts cities with a city administrator form of government from these provisions after August 13, 1993

Legislative Description

To Amend A Municipal Political Service Statute.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/25/2013

Full Bill Text

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