AR SB20

Amends Arkansas Code § 14-14-1308 to clarify that county elective, county quorum court district, and township offices are vacant under 14 specified conditions including failure to meet qualifications, resignation, removal by judicial proceeding, conviction of felony, and death.

Modifies § 14-14-1310(a) to require county quorum courts to fill vacancies in county elective offices within 30 days and establishes eligibility requirements, including prohibiting quorum court members and their spouses from appointment and barring appointed officers from serving successive terms.

Amends § 21-12-301 to broaden suspension authority when county elective, county quorum court district, or township officers are charged with shortage of county funds, requiring immediate suspension during pendency of judicial proceedings.

Revises § 21-12-302 to expand removal authority for county elective, county quorum court district, and township officers convicted of crimes including incompetency, corruption, criminal conduct, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office.

Modifies § 21-12-303 to require county quorum courts to appoint temporary replacements within 30 days when county elective or quorum court district officers are suspended, with the appointee serving until suspension is lifted or term expires.