AR SB1035

Creates a nonlegislative commission to study landlord-tenant eviction laws in Arkansas and recommend improvements to create a uniform residential tenant eviction system statewide.

Commission consists of 8 members: one each appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate; one designated by agreement of deans from University of Arkansas law schools; and one each designated by the Arkansas Realtors Association, Landlords Association of Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association, and Arkansas Access to Justice Commission.

Governor's appointee serves as chair and calls the first meeting; commission members elect a vice chair and meet at least bimonthly in Pulaski County or via teleconference, with no compensation or expense reimbursement for members.

Commission shall review current residential eviction laws and recommendations from the prior Nonlegislative Commission on Landlord-Tenant Laws (created by Acts 2011, No. 1198) and produce recommendations that may include draft legislation.

Commission must report findings and recommendations to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House by December 31, 2016, and expires January 1, 2017.