AR HB1165

Amends Arkansas Code § 3-8-602 to establish procedures for local option elections in defunct voting districts to permit sale of beer, malt beverages, wine, and spirits for on-premises consumption only in cities of the first or second class.

Authorizes elections to be initiated either by written petition from registered voters or by city council ordinance for cities of the first class that include a defunct voting district.

Requires county board of election commissioners to issue a resolution within 30 days identifying defunct voting district boundaries, names, dates of last elections, and creating a map for voter identification and signature collection.

Sets petition signature requirement at 15% of qualified electors within the defunct voting district boundaries and establishes a 60-day minimum waiting period before holding the special election.

Allows Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to issue licenses immediately upon voter approval and prohibits subsequent elections in the same district for two years; election costs paid by the county.