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AR HB1618

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

RJ Hawk

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Cities of the second class and incorporated towns may elect a municipal attorney, have one appointed by ordinance, or contract with an attorney for legal representation instead of maintaining the office

  • Elected or appointed municipal attorneys must reside within the municipal boundaries; contracted attorneys have no residency requirement

  • The term of office for elected or appointed municipal attorneys is four years

  • Municipalities may join together with other municipalities to purchase shared attorney services under existing interlocal cooperation law

  • Repeals two existing statutes (§ 14-42-122 and § 14-43-319) governing city attorneys in mayor-council cities with populations under 10,000 and under 5,000 respectively

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Election, Appointment, And Contracting Of A Municipal Attorney.

Last Action

Notification that HB1618 is now Act 523

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs3/17/2025
City, County and Local Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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