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Arkansas House Bill HB1764

Arkansas 2023 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1764

Introduced
3/28/23  
Refer
3/28/23  
Report Pass
4/3/23  
Engrossed
4/4/23  
Refer
4/5/23  

Caption

To Amend The Law Regarding A Municipal Water Provider That Provides Water To Another Municipality; And To Authorize A Municipal Water Provider To Shut Off The Water Supply To Another Municipality For Nonpayment.

Impact

The enactment of HB1764 would have a significant impact on state laws regarding municipal water provision. By formalizing the right of a water provider to shut off services due to nonpayment, the law enhances the financial stability required in water supply agreements between municipalities. It essentially places more rigorous expectations on municipalities to uphold their payment responsibilities, thereby protecting the interests of the supplying municipality. Such a regulation could also influence negotiations and agreements related to inter-municipal water services statewide.

Summary

House Bill 1764 aims to amend existing laws concerning municipal water providers and their authority to manage water supply agreements between municipalities. Specifically, the bill grants municipal water providers the explicit authority to discontinue water services to another municipality if that municipality fails to make required payments for the water services provided. This change seeks to ensure financial accountability in inter-municipal water agreements and to strengthen the operational mechanisms for municipal water management.

Contention

While proponents of HB1764 argue that the bill is necessary to hold municipalities accountable, there may be concerns regarding potential adverse effects on residents and businesses served by the water supply. Critics could argue that the ability to shut off water supply might lead to severe consequences for local communities, particularly in times of economic hardship or financial instability. The bill may prompt discussions about the balance between enforcing payment obligations and ensuring reliable access to essential utility services for constituents.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HB1089

An Act For State Turnback For Counties And Municipalities By The Office Of The Treasurer Of State Supplemental Appropriation.

AR HB1023

An Act To Make An Appropriation For State Turnback For Counties And Municipalities By The Office Of The Treasurer Of State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025; And For Other Purposes.

AR HB1063

An Act For The Department Of Commerce - Arkansas Waterways Commission Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

AR SR14

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; And To Regulate The Impact On Water Usage And The Electric Grid By Blockchain Networks And Digital Asset Mining.

AR HR1017

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; And To Regulate The Impact On Water Usage And The Electric Grid By Blockchain Networks And Digital Asset Mining.

AR SB79

To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; To Provide For The Regulation Of Digital Asset Mining Businesses; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HR1020

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Acts Of 2023, To Regulate Digital Asset Mining Businesses And Businesses Utilizing A Blockchain Network, And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SR17

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Acts Of 2023, To Regulate Digital Asset Mining Businesses And Businesses Utilizing A Blockchain Network, And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SR10

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Uniform Classification And Compensation Act.

AR HR1013

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Uniform Classification And Compensation Act.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.