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Arkansas House Bill HB1130

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1130

Introduced
1/15/25  
Refer
1/15/25  

Caption

To Amend The Law Concerning Permitting For Residential Construction; To Amend The Fast-track Permits Act; And To Allow A Local Government To Create A Housing Improvement Zone.

Impact

The introduction of housing improvement zones is significant as it encourages local governments to take proactive measures in addressing housing shortages or improvement needs within their communities. By exempting projects within these zones from various permits, the bill could potentially accelerate housing development initiatives. Local governments can tailor the creation of these zones according to their unique housing conditions and demands, which gives them a measure of autonomy that could lead to targeted improvements in residential infrastructure.

Summary

House Bill 1130 aims to amend existing laws concerning permitting for residential construction and introduces provisions for local governments to create ‘housing improvement zones’. Under this bill, such zones would be designated areas within local jurisdictions where property related to residential unit improvements would be exempt from typical development permits. This move is seen as an effort to streamline permitting processes and improve residential construction by reducing bureaucratic hurdles that local builders frequently encounter.

Contention

Despite its potential benefits, HB 1130 may face contention from various stakeholders concerned about the implications of reduced permitting requirements. Critics may argue that such exemptions could lead to substandard construction practices if oversight is diminished as a result of the bill. Ensuring adequate housing quality while promoting quicker development will be a balancing act for local governments. Additionally, there could be pushback from within the legislative body regarding local control versus state mandates, as the bill seeks to modify how residential projects are governed at the local level.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HB1207

To Create The Fast-track Permits Act.

AR HB1147

To Amend The Real Estate License Law; And To Create An Exemption For Arkansas Licensed Residential Construction Companies.

AR HB1616

To Amend The Law Concerning Publication Of Notice; To Allow The Publication Of Notice On A Website; To Amend The Law Concerning Counties And Municipalities And Publication; And To Amend The Law Concerning Elections.

AR SB495

To Create The Protect Arkansas Act; To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Sentencing And Parole; To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Certain Criminal Offenses; And To Create The Legislative Recidivism Reduction Task Force.

AR HB1360

To Allow Residential Electricians To Perform Work On Three And Four Family Homes; And To Amend The Law Concerning Definitions Of Electricians.

AR HB1775

To Amend The Law Concerning The Uniform Attendance And Leave Policy Act; To Amend The Law Concerning Sick Leave; And To Create Foster Care Leave.

AR SB356

To Abolish Inactive State Entities; To Amend The Law Concerning The Reporting Of Boards And Commissions; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB533

To Amend The Local Government Bond Act Of 1985; And To Amend The Definition Of "capital Improvements Of A Public Nature" To Include Cemetery Facilities And Apparatus.

AR HB1285

To Make Technical Corrections To Title 14 Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Local Government.

AR SB392

An Act To Amend The Law Concerning Body Art; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.