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AR SB261

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Key

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-14-904(a) to allow county quorum courts to meet when petitioned by a verified written petition signed by at least 50 qualified county electors.

  • Requires petitions requesting quorum court meetings to state the purpose for which the justices shall meet.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-43-502 to allow city councils to meet when petitioned by a verified written petition signed by at least 50 qualified municipal electors.

  • Requires petitions requesting city council meetings to state the purpose for which the council shall meet.

  • Preserves existing provisions allowing county judges and mayors/aldermen to call emergency or special meetings as previously authorized.

Legislative Description

To Create A Petition Process For Citizens To Request A Meeting Of A Local Governing Body.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs2/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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