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AR SB261
Bill
Status
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Key
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires petitions requesting quorum court meetings to state the purpose for which the justices shall meet.
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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.
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Requires petitions requesting city council meetings to state the purpose for which the council shall meet.
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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