Bill > HB1591

This bill combines the offices of treasurer and tax collector in Arkansas County, effective January 1, 2027. At the 2026 general election, voters will elect a single individual to serve simultaneously as both the treasurer and tax collector, who will take office on January 1, 2027. The elected official will be required to provide a bond ensuring the faithful performance of their duties, as is standard for public officials. The Arkansas County Quorum Court (the county's governing body) will determine the officer's compensation within the salary range set by the state legislature, and will also have the authority to approve the hiring of deputies and other administrative allowances for this combined office. This consolidation is intended to streamline local government operations by reducing the number of elected positions and potentially creating administrative efficiencies.