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Committee passes amendment to require majority of county planning-board members live in unincorporated areas
Summary
The committee approved SB324 as amended to change an existing two-thirds residency requirement for county planning boards to a majority requirement, a compromise sponsors said balances representation while remaining permissive for counties.
Little Rock — The Senate City, County & Local Affairs Committee voted to "do pass as amended" on Senate Bill 324 on Oct. 12, 2025, approving an amendment that changes a two-thirds residency requirement to a simple majority for county planning boards.
Sen. Mark Johnson (District 17), sponsor of SB324, told the committee the amendment narrows the bill's change to a single line: instead of requiring that at least two-thirds of a county planning board reside in…
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