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AR HB1528
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brit McKenzie
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the petition-based method for establishing fire protection districts; districts may now be created only by county court election of qualified electors or by resolution of a suburban improvement district converting to a fire protection district.
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Repeals Arkansas Code § 14-284-204 entirely, removing the detailed process for petition filing, quorum court hearings, and ordinance adoption for district establishment.
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Requires assessors conducting benefit assessments for fire protection districts to value real property using the market value set by the county assessor at the most recent county assessment.
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Changes language in Arkansas Code § 14-284-212(b) to clarify that "the board" appoints assessors and establishes their compensation for assessing annual benefits to real property.
Legislative Description
To Require A Ballot Measure Before A Fire Protection District Can Be Created; And To Require That The Value Of Real Property In The Fire Protection District Match The Value As Determined By The County Assessor.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023