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Arcade council unanimously opts out of House Bill 581 homestead exemption
Summary
On Feb. 10, 2025, the Arcade City Council voted unanimously to opt out of House Bill 581 (the statewide adjusted ad valorem homestead exemption) and authorized the mayor to execute a resolution to effect that opt-out.
The Arcade City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 10 to opt out of House Bill 581, the “Statewide Adjusted Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption,” and authorized the mayor to execute a resolution implementing that decision. Council Member Ron Smith moved for the opt-out; Council Member Cindy Bone seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The motion directs the city to decline participation in House Bill 581’s adjustment to the ad valorem homestead exemption and empowers the mayor to sign a formal resolution effecting the decision. The council did not discuss projected fiscal impacts or implementation steps in the record of the meeting.
Mayor Doug Haynie was present for the vote. The action was recorded as a formal council motion and will be implemented by a resolution signed by the mayor.
