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AR SB613
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clint Penzo
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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