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AR SB87
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Johnson
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AI Summary
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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
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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)
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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
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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