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AR SB525
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Johnson
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AI Summary
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Transfers municipal incorporation approval authority from county courts to the Secretary of State, who will conduct hearings, review petitions, and issue incorporation orders
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Reduces the signature requirement for incorporation petitions from 200 qualified voters to 75 qualified voters (or a majority of residents, whichever is greater)
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Requires county clerks to verify petition signatures within 30 days and forward verified petitions to the Secretary of State
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Replaces the county court's discretionary "right and proper" approval standard with a new requirement that petitioners submit a business plan addressing continuation of police, fire, utilities, and trash services
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Requires the Secretary of State to publish hearing notices on their website at least 3 weeks before the hearing and authorizes the Secretary to promulgate rules implementing the new process
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Incorporation And Organization Of Municipalities; And To Transfer Incorporation Duties To The Secretary Of State.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025