Arkansas HB1448: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PLANNING AREAS; AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE AND COMPENSATION TO PROPERTY OWNERS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning municipal planning areas; to require notice and compensation to property owners; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning municipal planning areas; and to require notice and compensation to property owners.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PLANNING AREAS; TO REQUIRE NOTICE AND COMPENSATION TO PROPERTY OWNERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PLANNING AREAS; AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE AND COMPENSATION TO PROPERTY OWNERS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 14-56-412(g), concerning powers and duties of a municipal planning commission, is amended to read as follows: (g)(1) Referral to Bodies Responsible for Land Acquisition. After adoption and filing as provided of a community facilities plan or a master street plan, no parcel of land indicated by the plan which lies within the bounds of a proposed public use facility or mapped street shall be privately developed until the public board, commission, or body having jurisdiction or financial responsibility for the reserved area shall have refused in writing to execute a written option negotiated in good faith by the public board, commission, or body and the property owner or to file suit for condemnation to acquire the area. (2)(A) This refusal Except as provided in subdivision (g)(2)(E) of this section, a written refusal to execute a written option or to file suit for condemnation to acquire the area under subdivision (g)(1) of this section shall be given by the …

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Sponsors

• Chad Puryear (R, 25) · primary sponsor
• Jim Petty (R, 29)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. February 11, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3. February 11, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1448?

HB1448 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PLANNING AREAS; AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE AND COMPENSATION TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

What does HB1448 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning municipal planning areas; to require notice and compensation to property owners; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning municipal planning areas; and to require notice and compensation to property owners.

What is the status of HB1448?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1448?

Chad Puryear (R, 25), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1448?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1448