The bill amends various provisions of Title 24 of the Arkansas Code, specifically focusing on the payment of retirement benefits to city officials, including city attorneys, clerks, mayors, and treasurers. Key changes include the removal of the phrase "from the general funds of" and its replacement with "by" in the context of how retirement benefits are paid. This adjustment clarifies that payments will be made directly by the city rather than specifying the source as the general fund.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the payment of retirement benefits to city clerks, deputy city clerks, and other officials by eliminating references to the "general fund account" and instead stating that payments will be made by the city, contingent upon appropriations by the governing body. These amendments aim to streamline the language and clarify the process for disbursing retirement benefits to various city officials.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB153 V2 - 3-31-2025 10:29 AM: 24-12-120(c), 24-12-121(b), 24-12-122(b), 24-12-123(a), 24-12-125(b), 24-12-127(b)
Act 588: 24-12-120(c), 24-12-121(b), 24-12-122(b), 24-12-123(a), 24-12-125(b), 24-12-127(b)