Bill > HB1212

This bill amends Arkansas law regarding civil office holdings for county officials, specifically modifying restrictions on elected county officials holding multiple offices. The primary change allows a justice of the peace to simultaneously serve as a city police officer or school resource officer outside of their quorum court district during their term. The bill clarifies existing provisions that previously prevented elected county officials from holding multiple civil offices, adding an exception for justices of the peace to serve in law enforcement roles. By inserting language that explicitly permits this dual service, the legislation provides more flexibility for local government officials while maintaining the general principle of preventing conflicts of interest or overlapping governmental roles. The amendment preserves earlier exceptions for officials who held civil offices before January 1, 2017, and those who continue to hold a civil office they possessed prior to their current elected position.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1212&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R