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AR SB861

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires mayors or city managers to file annual written notices beginning March 1, 2014, describing annexation elections finalized in the previous 8 years, including scheduled services and whether those services were provided.

  • Mandates that annexed area inhabitants receive all scheduled services within 3 years after annexation becomes final, with the mayor filing a status report with city and county clerks.

  • Prohibits cities from proceeding with new annexation elections if previously scheduled services have not been provided within 3 years as required by law.

  • Requires that if scheduled services are not extended within 3 years, the status notice must include a written completion plan with estimated date and inform inhabitants of their right to seek detachment.

Legislative Description

The Annexation And Detachment Transparency Act.

Last Action

Notification that SB861 is now Act 1502

4/23/2013

Committee Referrals

City, County and Local Affairs3/27/2013
City, County & Local Affairs3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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