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AR HB1462
Bill
Status
Failed
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Armstrong
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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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