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AR SB613

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clint Penzo

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a petition-driven election process allowing registered voters served by public water systems (serving 5,000+ persons) to vote on whether to permit or prohibit water fluoridation

  • Requires petitions to be signed by 38% of registered voters served by the public water system and filed at least 120 days before the election date

  • Elections held during general/primary elections in even-numbered years or on the second Tuesday of March or November in odd-numbered years, with election costs paid by the public water system's board of directors

  • If a majority votes to prohibit fluoridation, the water system must cease fluoridation within 30 days of certification; subsequent elections on the same issue cannot be held for at least 4 years

  • Establishes detailed requirements for petition canvassers including photo ID verification of signers, notarized affidavits, and criminal penalties (Class A misdemeanor or Class D felony) for petition fraud, forgery, or false statements

Legislative Description

To Create An Election Procedure To Determine Fluoridation Of A Public Water System.

Last Action

Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs4/8/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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