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AR SB344

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bob Ballinger

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 18-44-117 to modify requirements for filing mechanic's and materialman's liens with circuit court clerks within 120 days of work completion.

  • Requires lien accounts to include a correct property description verified by affidavit, specifying that a street address alone is insufficient for real property.

  • Requires affidavit of notice to include a sworn statement of compliance with notice provisions, copies of applicable notices given, and proof of service documentation.

  • Changes filing fee requirement from a flat $3.00 fee to the fee required by § 21-6-306, to be taxed and collected as other costs if suit is filed on the lien.

  • Clarifies that circuit court clerks shall refuse to file lien accounts that do not contain all required affidavits and attachments.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Filing Of A Mechanic's Or Materialman's Lien.

Last Action

Notification that SB344 is now Act 806

4/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/26/2019
Judiciary2/21/2019
Judiciary2/14/2019

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