The bill amends the law regarding the duties of county property assessors in Arkansas, specifically addressing the management of property owner information in online databases. It establishes that property owners have the right to opt out of having their information posted online, which is significant for those concerned about privacy. The bill includes legislative findings that highlight the convenience of online records for property owners, the ability to pay taxes and fees online, and the fact that while county assessors are not mandated to publish records online, they are available upon request.

To facilitate this opt-out process, the bill defines an "online database" and outlines the procedure for property owners to formally request their information be excluded from such databases. Property owners must submit a written request to the county assessor to exercise this option. Additionally, the Assessment Coordination Division is authorized to create and maintain the necessary forms for this request process. Overall, the bill aims to enhance privacy protections for property owners while still allowing for the convenience of online access to property records.

Statutes affected:
HB 1565: 14-14-111(b), 14-14-111