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AR HB1331
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Glenn Barnes
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AI Summary
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Counties must continue operating under the previous year's annual appropriation ordinance if the quorum court fails to pass a new one, allowing expenditures and employee salary payments to continue uninterrupted
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Amends Arkansas Code § 14-14-904(b)(1)(A)(ii) governing quorum court appropriation procedures
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Declared an emergency measure to take effect immediately upon gubernatorial approval, veto expiration, or veto override
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Emergency justification cites that lack of appropriation ordinances prevents counties from providing basic services and paying employees, threatening public peace, health, and safety
Legislative Description
To Require A County To Continue To Operate Under The Annual Appropriation Ordinance For The Prior Year If A New Annual Appropriation Ordinance Is Not Adopted; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025