Arkansas SB4: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; AND TO ALLOW VOTERS TO ELECT "FOR" OR "AGAINST" WATER FLUORIDATION

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning public water systems; to allow voters to elect "for" or "against" water fluoridation; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning public water systems; and to allow voters to elect "for" or "against" water fluoridation.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; TO ALLOW VOTERS TO ELECT "FOR" OR "AGAINST" WATER FLUORIDATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; AND TO ALLOW VOTERS TO ELECT "FOR" OR "AGAINST" WATER FLUORIDATION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 14, Chapter 116, Subchapter 1, is amended to add an additional section to read as follows: 14-116-108. Election for fluoridation of water -- Definition. (a) Customers of a public water system shall have the option to hold an election of the qualified electors of the public water system to determine whether or not the public water system shall fluoridate the water. (b)(1) An election under this section may be called by: (A) Majority vote of the board of directors of the public water system; (B) A petition signed by no less than ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors in the public water system; (C) Majority vote of the board of directors or city council of a city supplied by the public water system; or (D) Majority vote of the quorum court of a county supplied by the public water system. (2)(A) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this *SSS021* 11/20/2024 9:56:26 AM …

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Sponsors

• Clint Penzo (R, 31) · primary sponsor
• Matt Duffield (R, 53)
• Bryan King (R, 28)
• Aaron Pilkington (R, 45)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. January 13, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE
3. November 20, 2024: Filed

Common questions

What is SB4?

SB4 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; AND TO ALLOW VOTERS TO ELECT "FOR" OR "AGAINST" WATER FLUORIDATION.

What does SB4 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning public water systems; to allow voters to elect "for" or "against" water fluoridation; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the law concerning public water systems; and to allow voters to elect "for" or "against" water fluoridation.

What is the status of SB4?

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

Who sponsored SB4?

Clint Penzo (R, 31), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB4?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB4