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AR SB336

Bill

Status

Passed

3/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-54-302 to clarify municipal authority to sell, convey, lease, rent, dispose of, buy, and donate real and personal property, including property held for public or governmental uses.

  • Establishes a $20,000 threshold for when the mayor or authorized representative can independently sell or exchange municipal property without competitive bidding, unless the governing body establishes a lower amount by ordinance.

  • Requires competitive bidding for disposal of property exceeding $20,000 unless the mayor certifies in writing that the fair market value is less than the established amount.

  • Provides four options for disposing of obsolete or unused municipal personal property: public or internet auction, transfer to the Department of Finance and Administration's Marketing and Redistribution Section, transfer to another governmental entity within the state, or donation.

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 14-58-306 and consolidates municipal property disposal procedures into a single statute requiring records maintenance and updates to municipal fixed asset listings for all property disposals.

Legislative Description

To Clarify The Law Regarding The Sale, Lease, Purchasing, And Disposal Of Real And Personal Property Of Municipalities.

Last Action

Notification that SB336 is now Act 470

3/14/2017

Committee Referrals

City, County and Local Affairs2/23/2017
City, County & Local Affairs2/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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