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AR HB1335

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

RJ Hawk

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-43-315(a) to allow cities to establish by ordinance whether the city attorney will be appointed rather than elected
  • Applies to first-class mayor-council cities with populations fewer than 50,000
  • If no ordinance is established, qualified voters shall continue to elect a city attorney for four-year terms on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November
  • Effective September 1, 2023
  • Approved February 21, 2023

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Election Or Appointment Of City Attorneys; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Office Of City Attorney In Mayor-council Cities.

Last Action

Notification that HB1335 is now Act 116

2/21/2023

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs2/9/2023
City, County and Local Affairs2/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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