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AR HB1777

Bill

Status

Passed

4/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Milton Nicks

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-301-301(b) to expand the conditions under which a city or town council may vacate and abandon a public street or alley.

  • Allows a municipality to vacate a street or alley without the standard 5-year non-use requirement when all abutting property is owned by a museum as defined in § 13-5-1003, an educational institution, or a college.

  • Maintains existing authority to vacate streets or alleys that have not been publicly used for 5 years, regardless of property ownership.

  • Requires that any vacation or abandonment proceed through the manner set forth in the applicable subchapter.

  • Approved April 13, 2023.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Power Of A Municipality To Vacate A Public Street Or Alley; And To Allow A Municipality To Vacate And Abandon A Street Or Alley When All Property Abutting The Street Or Alley Is Owned By A Museum.

Last Action

Notification that HB1777 is now Act 843

4/13/2023

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs4/5/2023
City, County and Local Affairs3/29/2023

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