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AR HB1585

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charlotte Douglas

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-40-503 to change the annexation procedure by removing the municipal governing body's authority to unilaterally vote on annexation ordinances at regular meetings
  • Requires annexation elections to follow procedures established in § 14-40-303 instead of allowing municipal council decisions to be final
  • Removes the provision allowing ordinances to be enacted within 51 days of a scheduled election on annexation
  • Establishes that judicial review of annexation elections shall be conducted pursuant to § 14-40-304
  • Applies specifically to the annexation of surrounded land

Legislative Description

To Require An Election On The Annexation Of Surrounded Land.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

City, County and Local Affairs3/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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