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AR SB548

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Blake Johnson

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-20-108(e) regarding volunteer fire department dues procedures
  • Allows a governing body of an incorporated town or city of the second class to bypass a special election on volunteer fire department dues if an attested petition is filed with the city or town recorder
  • Petition must be signed by a majority of registered voters in the volunteer fire department district who voted in the immediately preceding general election
  • Governing body may then adopt an ordinance to dispense with the special election requirement
  • Effective date: April 12, 2021

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law To Allow For Consistency In Operations Of A Volunteer Fire Department In An Incorporated Town Or A City Of The Second Class.

Last Action

Notification that SB548 is now Act 642

4/13/2021

Committee Referrals

City, County and Local Affairs3/30/2021
City, County & Local Affairs3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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