Bill > HB1597

This bill amends two sections of Arkansas law related to the administration of oaths of office, expanding the list of officials who can administer oaths. Specifically, the bill modifies Arkansas Code § 14-42-106(b) and § 21-2-105(a) to include additional judicial and federal judicial officials who can administer oaths, such as justices and judges from the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals, and United States District Court. The bill also adds provisions to allow former circuit, chancery, municipal, and district judges who have served at least four years to administer oaths. For municipal officers, the bill maintains the existing option of taking oaths before the mayor of the municipality. The changes provide more flexibility in where and by whom official oaths can be taken, potentially making the process more convenient for elected and appointed officials across various levels of government in Arkansas.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1597&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R