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AR HB1748

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Whitaker

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 3-3-210(b)(1)(A)(i) to allow a city to call a referendum election on Sunday alcohol sales by resolution adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of the city's governing body, in addition to the existing petition method requiring 15% of qualified electors.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 3-3-210(b)(1)(A)(ii) to allow a county to call a referendum election on Sunday alcohol sales by resolution adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of the quorum court, in addition to the existing petition method requiring 15% of qualified electors.

  • Preserves the existing petition method requiring 15% of qualified electors who voted in the last gubernatorial election as an alternative to calling a referendum in both cities and counties.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Regarding The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages On Sunday; And To Allow The Governing Body Of A City Or County To Call A Referendum Election For The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages On Sunday.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs4/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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