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AR SB4
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clint Penzo
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AI Summary
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Qualified electors of public water systems serving 5,000 or more persons may vote on whether to fluoridate their water supply
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Elections can be called by majority vote of the water system's board of directors, a petition signed by at least 10% of qualified electors, or majority vote of a city council or county quorum court served by the system
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Petitions must be filed with the county clerk at least 120 days before the general election and must clearly state the water system boundaries
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Subsequent fluoridation elections in the same public water system cannot be held sooner than 4 years after a previous election
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If voters approve prohibiting fluoridation, the public water system must cease fluoridation within 30 days of certification of election results
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Public Water Systems; And To Allow Voters To Elect "for" Or "against" Water Fluoridation.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025