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House passes bill to curtail municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction; supporters and cities promise continued talks
Summary
House Bill 15‑10, introduced by Representative Gonzales, would eliminate municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction that gives some cities planning and regulatory authority in a buffer outside their corporate limits.
Representative Gonzales introduced House Bill 15‑10, which would remove municipal extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) that currently allows some Arkansas cities to prepare and enforce plans, ordinances and regulations beyond their corporate limits in a defined buffer (1–3 miles depending on city population). Gonzales said the change is intended to stop municipalities from applying city regulations to county residents who cannot vote in city elections.
Supporters emphasized property‑rights and representation concerns. Gonzales and several committee members argued that persons who own land outside city limits should not be subject to city rules without…
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