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AR HB1335
Bill
Status
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Cozart
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AI Summary
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Adds Arkansas Code 14-40-505 establishing a detachment procedure for annexed territory following municipal annexation of surrounded land
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Allows a majority of qualified electors in annexed territory to petition the municipality's governing body for detachment within one (1) year of annexation
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Requires the municipality to detach the annexed territory by ordinance and return it to the county upon receipt of a majority petition
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Mandates the county court to order the return of property to the county and transmit a copy of the order to the Secretary of State and Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office
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Declares an emergency effective upon gubernatorial approval, allowing the act to take effect immediately to preserve public peace, health, and safety
Legislative Description
To Create A Detachment Procedure Following The Annexation Of Surrounded Land; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournemnt
5/1/2017