2019 Legislative Recap

AAC Executive Director Chris Villines holds up an Index of County Government Acts that was given to more than 160 county officials during a two-day legislative recap held May 3 and May 10. Villines gave a synopsis of bills passed by the 92nd Arkansas General Assembly that will affect county government offices.

AAC Chief Legal Counsel Mark Whitmore covered acts that will directly affect sheriffs, coroners and judges. A few of these acts pertain to jail booking fees, road maintenance funds and deputy coroner training.

AAC Consultant Eddie Jones covered acts that directly affect treasurers and constitutional amendements that will be referred to voters on the 2020 ballot. Significant acts include those pertaining to the increase of the homestead propery tax credit from $350 to $375.

AAC Legal Counsel Lindsey Bailey covered acts that will directly affect assessors, county clerks/elections and justices of the peace.

AAC Governmental Affairs Director Josh Curtis covered acts that will directly affect circuit clerks and collectors.

Above: Greene County Treasurer and AAC Board Member Debbie Cross (center) makes a comment during a discussion.

Above, right: Calhoun County Sheriff Vernon Morris talks with Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright before the meeting.

Right: Pulaski County Chief Deputy Treasurer Bentley Hovis and Pulaski County Treasurer’s Office Accountant Cynthia Dennis pose for a photo.

Desha County Assessor Jessica Ferguson, Desha County Clerk Valerie Donaldson and Desha Justice of the Peace Dollie Wilson pose for a photo.

Above: Clay County Judge Mike Patterson (left) talks with colleagues who attended the legislative recap.

Left: Pope County Judge Ben Cross and Crawford County Judge Dennis Gilstrap chat during a break in the meeting.