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AR SB87

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Johnson

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • County planning board members must reside in unincorporated areas of the county, and board appointments require confirmation by a majority of quorum court members representing unincorporated areas

  • County planning boards must have between 5 and 12 members, with at least one-third not holding other elective office or appointments (except municipal/joint planning commission or zoning board membership)

  • Civil penalties established for knowingly and flagrantly violating subdivision ordinances requiring plat approval: $500 for first violation, $1,000 for second, $1,500 for third, and $2,000 for fourth or subsequent violations

  • Aggrieved individuals may request injunctions against violators or mandamus officials to enforce subdivision ordinances

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning County Planning; To Create A Penalty For Violating A Subdivision Ordinance; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Membership Of A County Planning Board In Certain Instances.

Last Action

Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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