AR HB1018

Modifies Arkansas Code § 14-40-501 to allow municipalities to annex completely surrounded unincorporated land through an ordinance and election under § 14-40-303

Expands definition of "surrounded" to include situations where only 3 sides are enclosed by a municipality's limits if the fourth side is a state boundary, military base, state park, national forest, lake, or river

Allows municipalities to annex unincorporated areas under 40 acres without a public election, using simplified procedures under §§ 14-40-502 and 14-40-503

When multiple municipalities have surrounded an unincorporated area, the municipality with the greater distance of city limits adjoining the area's perimeter may propose annexation, unless adjoining municipalities agree otherwise

Declares an emergency clause stating the law creates unintended consequences for landowners and takes effect immediately upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override