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Senate committee advances bill to codify Buffalo River Conservation Committee
Summary
Committee approved SB536 to codify the governor's executive order creating the Buffalo River Conservation Committee, which supporters say coordinates local stakeholders to address erosion, unpaved roads and tourism-related infrastructure needs in Newton and Searcy counties.
Ms. Urban told the Senate committee SB536 would codify a gubernatorial executive order establishing the Buffalo River Conservation Committee and formalize a group already meeting to address infrastructure and conservation needs around the Buffalo River. "We have probably close to 40 stakeholders," she said, describing in‑county meetings and virtual sessions that included county judges from Newton and…
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