AR SB1139

Counties, cities, and towns must provide written notice by mail to all persons within 2 miles of a proposed airport development (new airport, new runway, or major runway extension) at least 15 days before construction begins, offering opportunity for a public hearing.

Notice must describe the proposed development, explain the hearing's purpose (addressing economic, social, and environmental impacts), make environmental assessments available 30 days before any hearing, and inform recipients they have 15 days to request a hearing.

If a public hearing is requested, the jurisdiction must mail notice at least 30 days in advance and allow interested persons to submit written comments within 10 days after the hearing; if no hearing is requested, the jurisdiction must still consider potential negative impacts on nearby residents.

Counties and municipalities with airport developments affecting other jurisdictions must cooperate with those jurisdictions' governing bodies and certify compliance to the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics Commission, or lose eligibility for state matching funds.

Creates the Multijurisdictional Airport Commission Act establishing airport commissions with 7-15 citizen members representing affected jurisdictions for airport developments with multijurisdictional impact areas, with commission authority to manage, operate, and maintain airports and related facilities.