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AR HB1522

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jim Sorvillo

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits civil service boards from imposing residency restrictions on applicants or employees of police and fire departments in Arkansas Code § 14-51-301(b)(1)(A)

  • Changes city council authority to "may establish" (rather than "shall have power to") a city police department and prohibits residency restrictions for police department employees or applicants in Arkansas Code § 14-52-101

  • Prohibits incorporated towns from imposing residency restrictions for police department employees or applicants in Arkansas Code § 14-52-102

  • Prohibits city councils from imposing residency restrictions for fire department employees or applicants in Arkansas Code § 14-53-101(b)

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Promulgation Of Rules Governing Municipal Fire And Police Departments To Protect The Right To Serve.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

City, County and Local Affairs2/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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