This bill amends the Arkansas Code to establish spousal retirement benefits for certain municipal employees, specifically city attorneys, deputy city clerks, mayors, and treasurers in cities of the first and second class. The new provisions allow the legally recognized spouse of these officials, who has been married to them for ten years or longer, to receive half of the retirement benefits that the official was receiving at the time of their retirement or was entitled to receive if they died in office. This benefit is contingent upon the governing body of the city opting to provide it.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that these benefits will cease upon the remarriage of the spouse. The amendments are made to specific sections of the Arkansas Code, including 24-12-120 for city attorneys, 24-12-122 for deputy city clerks, 24-12-124 for mayors, and 24-12-125 for treasurers, ensuring consistency across these roles regarding spousal retirement benefits.

Statutes affected:
HB 1276: 24-12-120, 24-12-122, 24-12-124, 24-12-125