The proposed bill aims to prohibit individuals who are employed by or have a financial interest in firms, businesses, or organizations involved in solid waste management from serving on specific commissions and boards. Specifically, it amends Arkansas Code 8-4-104 to include a new provision that disallows any person with such affiliations from being a member of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. This is intended to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that board members are not influenced by their financial ties to solid waste operations.

Additionally, the bill amends Arkansas Code 8-6-703, which pertains to the creation of regional solid waste planning districts and boards. It introduces a similar restriction for board members, stating that individuals with employment or financial interests in solid waste-related entities cannot serve on these boards. However, there is an exception for elected officials or city/county employees who are required to represent their local government on these boards, ensuring that local representation is maintained while still addressing potential conflicts of interest.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1575 Original - 2-25-2025 12:55 PM: 8-4-104, 8-6-703, 8-6-904(e)
Old version HB1575 V2 - 2-27-2025 11:12 AM: 8-4-104, 8-6-703, 02-27-2025, 8-6-904(e)
Old version HB1575 V3 - 3-3-2025 09:55 AM: 8-4-104, 8-6-703, 03-03-2025, 8-6-904(e)
Old version HB1575 V4 - 3-5-2025 10:59 AM: 8-4-104, 8-6-703, 03-05-2025
HB 1575: 8-4-104, 8-6-703, 8-6-904(e)
Act 376: 8-4-104, 8-6-703, 03-05-2025