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This bill separates the offices of sheriff and tax collector in Perry County, Arkansas, starting January 1, 2027. Currently, these roles may be combined, but the bill mandates that they become distinct positions. At the 2026 general election, voters in Perry County will elect both a sheriff and a tax collector as separate officials. Each elected official will take office on January 1, 2027, and will be required to provide a bond (a type of financial guarantee) for the faithful performance of their duties. The Perry County Quorum Court (the county's governing body) will determine the compensation for both positions within a range set by the state legislature. Additionally, the Quorum Court will have the authority to authorize deputies and other allowances for both the sheriff and tax collector. This change aims to create more specialized and potentially more effective local government leadership by separating two previously combined administrative roles.

Government Affairs

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1995&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R