AR HB1694

Prohibits the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas from selling the Pine Tree Research Station in St. Francis County to any private entity or individual.

Allows the Board of Trustees to sell the property only to a nonprofit corporation that has a primary mission to keep the land open to the public and has been organized and operated for a minimum of five years.

Requires the Pine Tree Research Station to remain open to the public for fishing, hunting, biking, bird watching, and hiking.

Exempts property used for row crop cultivation in 2020 from the public use requirements.

Declares an emergency effective immediately upon Governor approval, citing the need to preserve public trust in state lands and protect citizens' rights to use public property.