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AR HB1522
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jim Sorvillo
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AI Summary
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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)
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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
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Prohibits incorporated towns from imposing residency restrictions for police department employees or applicants in Arkansas Code § 14-52-102
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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