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SB201

To Amend The Law Regarding Local Option Elections In Defunct Townships That Resulted From Initiated Act 1 Of 1942.

Passed

Last Action (April 11, 2023): Notification that SB201 is now Act 671

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AI-Generated Summary

Senate Bill 201 provides a temporary, one-time mechanism for residents living in areas formerly part of a 'defunct township' that have been annexed by a 'wet city' to hold a local option election regarding the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption. Specifically, the bill applies to cities of the first class with a mayor-council form of government that are contiguous to an active-duty United States Air Force installation. If a majority of voters in the annexed area approve, the area severs its prior ties to the defunct township's alcohol regulations and gains the rights associated with the annexing city. The legislation is temporary and scheduled to expire on December 31, 2024. It creates an exception to existing Arkansas law regarding local option elections to allow for this specific transition of regulatory status.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are residents and business owners located within annexed areas of defunct townships near active-duty U.S. Air Force installations who wish to obtain permits for the off-premises sale of alcoholic beverages. Additionally, the annexing city government benefits from the ability to align its alcohol-related ordinances across its newly annexed jurisdictions.

Who Might Suffer?

Individuals or groups who advocate for the maintenance of 'dry' status or who oppose the expansion of alcohol sales within their local communities may feel negatively impacted. Furthermore, retail businesses selling alcohol in neighboring jurisdictions that previously benefited from a lack of competition in the annexed area may face increased market competition if new permits are issued.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 5, 2023
Yea: 86 Nay: 1 NV: 13 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (100)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Fred Allen Democrat House NV
Lane Jean Republican House NV
Stephen Meeks Republican House Yea
Mark Perry Democrat House Yea
Jon Eubanks Republican House Yea
Matthew Shepherd Republican House NV
Jeff Wardlaw Republican House Yea
Bruce Cozart Republican House Yea
David Whitaker Democrat House Yea
Deborah Ferguson Democrat House Yea
Charlene Fite Republican House Yea
Mike Holcomb Republican House Yea
Stephen Magie Democrat House Yea
Mark McElroy Republican House Yea
Josh Miller Republican House Yea
Richard Womack Republican House Yea
Jack Ladyman Republican House Yea
Robin Lundstrum Republican House Yea
Dwight Tosh Republican House Yea
Lanny Fite Republican House Yea
Grant Hodges Republican House Yea
Rick Beck Republican House Yea
Mary Bentley Republican House Yea
Les Eaves Republican House Yea
Justin Gonzales Republican House Yea
Julie Mayberry Republican House NV
Ken Ferguson Democrat House NV
Ron Mcnair Republican House Yea
Milton Nicks Democrat House Yea
Marcus Richmond Republican House Yea
Vivian Flowers Democrat House Yea
Deann Vaught Republican House Yea
Karilyn Brown Republican House Yea
Sonia Eubanks Barker Republican House Yea
Frances Cavenaugh Republican House Yea
Jack Fortner Republican House Yea
Jimmie Gazaway Republican House NV
Roger Lynch Republican House Yea
John Maddox Republican House Yea
Aaron Pilkington Republican House Yea
Johnny Rye Republican House Yea
Les Warren Republican House Yea
Danny Watson Republican House Yea
Carlton Wing Republican House Yea
Austin Mccollum Republican House Yea
Carol Dalby Republican House Yea
Steve Hollowell Republican House Yea
Brian Evans Republican House Yea
Lee Johnson Republican House Yea
Andrew Collins Democrat House Yea
Stan Berry Republican House Yea
Harlan Breaux Republican House Yea
Cameron Cooper Republican House Yea
Nicole Clowney Democrat House Yea
Cindy Crawford Republican House NV
Denise Garner Democrat House Yea
Tippi McCullough Democrat House Yea
Jay Richardson Democrat House Yea
Jamie Scott Democrat House NV
Jim Wooten Republican House Yea
Denise Ennett Democrat House Yea
Richard McGrew Republican House Yea
Joy Springer Democrat House NV
Howard Beaty Republican House Yea
Tony Furman Republican House Yea
Kendon Underwood Republican House Yea
David Ray Republican House Yea
Mark Berry Republican House Yea
John Carr Republican House Yea
Rick McClure Republican House Yea
Keith Brooks Republican House Yea
Delia Haak Republican House Yea
Ashley Hudson Democrat House Yea
Jon Milligan Republican House Yea
RJ Hawk Republican House Yea
Wade Andrews Republican House NV
Rebecca Burkes Republican House Yea
DeAnna Hodges Republican House Yea
Hope Duke Republican House Nay
Zack Gramlich Republican House Yea
Mindy McAlindon Republican House Yea
Matt Duffield Republican House Yea
Stetson Painter Republican House Yea
Steve Unger Republican House Yea
Wayne Long Republican House NV
Scott Richardson Republican House Yea
Brandon Achor Republican House Yea
Jeremiah Moore Republican House Yea
Joey Carr Republican House Yea
Matt Brown Republican House Yea
Shad Pearce Republican House Yea
Chad Puryear Republican House Yea
Ryan Rose Republican House NV
Bart Schulz Republican House Yea
Trey Steimel Republican House Yea
Tara Shephard Democrat House NV
Jeremy Wooldridge Republican House Yea
Kendra Moore Republican House Yea
Brit McKenzie Republican House Yea
Steven Walker Republican House Yea

Third Reading

March 30, 2023
Yea: 25 Nay: 4 NV: 6 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate Yea
Linda Chesterfield Democrat Senate NV
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate Yea
Greg Leding Democrat Senate NV
Missy Irvin Republican Senate Yea
Bryan King Republican Senate NV
Kim Hammer Republican Senate Yea
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Nay
Frederick Love Democrat Senate Nay
Terry Rice Republican Senate Yea
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate NV
Gary Stubblefield Republican Senate Yea
Jim Dotson Republican Senate Nay
John Payton Republican Senate Nay
Alan Clark Republican Senate NV
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate Yea
Bart Hester Republican Senate Yea
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate Yea
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate Yea
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Justin Boyd Republican Senate Yea
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate Yea
Scott Flippo Republican Senate Yea
Clint Penzo Republican Senate Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Yea
Breanne Davis Republican Senate Yea
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate Yea
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate Yea
Matt McKee Republican Senate Yea
Jim Petty Republican Senate Yea
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Yea
Tyler Dees Republican Senate NV
Matt Stone Republican Senate Yea

Third Reading

March 15, 2023
Yea: 22 Nay: 6 NV: 7 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate Yea
Linda Chesterfield Democrat Senate Yea
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate Yea
Greg Leding Democrat Senate Yea
Missy Irvin Republican Senate NV
Bryan King Republican Senate NV
Kim Hammer Republican Senate Yea
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Nay
Frederick Love Democrat Senate Yea
Terry Rice Republican Senate Yea
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate Yea
Gary Stubblefield Republican Senate NV
Jim Dotson Republican Senate Nay
John Payton Republican Senate NV
Alan Clark Republican Senate NV
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate Yea
Bart Hester Republican Senate Nay
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate Yea
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate Yea
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate Yea
Justin Boyd Republican Senate NV
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate Yea
Scott Flippo Republican Senate Yea
Clint Penzo Republican Senate NV
Mark Johnson Republican Senate Nay
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Yea
Breanne Davis Republican Senate Yea
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate Yea
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate Yea
Matt McKee Republican Senate Yea
Jim Petty Republican Senate Yea
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Yea
Tyler Dees Republican Senate Nay
Matt Stone Republican Senate Nay
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