Arkansas 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1528 — TO REQUIRE A BALLOT MEASURE BEFORE A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CAN BE CREATED; AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MATCH THE VALUE AS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR.

Last action — Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the law governing the creation of fire protection districts by requiring a ballot measure and ensuring property value assessments align with county determinations.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-284-203

    Fire A fire protection districts district may be established to serve → Fire protection districts may be established to serve

    Changes the wording for clarity on the establishment of fire protection districts.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-284-204

    14-284-204. Establishment by petition and adoption of ordinance.

    Repeals the entire section regarding establishment by petition and adoption of ordinance.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-284-212(b)

    They The board shall thereupon appoint three (3) assessors to assess the annual benefits which that will accrue to the real property within the district from the providing of fire protection services and shall fix their the compensation of the assessors. → The board shall thereupon appoint three (3) assessors to assess the annual benefits that will accrue to the real property within the district from the providing of fire protection services and shall fix the compensation of the assessors.

    Clarifies and corrects the grammar regarding the board's responsibilities.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-284-212(b)(3)

    value the real property in an amount equal to the market → value the real property in an amount equal to the market value set by the county assessor at the most recent county assessment.

    Ensures assessments match those made by the county assessor.

Action History

  1. Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

  2. Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1528?
HB 1528 is sponsored by Brit McKenzie.
What is the current status of HB 1528?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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