The bill amends the Arkansas Code regarding the administration of oaths of office for various elected and appointed municipal officers. It specifies that these officers may take their oaths before a wider range of officials, including justices and judges from various courts, federal justices, and clerks from different levels of courts. Notably, the bill introduces new provisions allowing oaths to be administered by former judges who have served for at least four years, as well as expanding the list of officials who can administer oaths to include federal judges from the United States Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Court.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the process for the Governor and other high-ranking officials to take their oaths, ensuring they can do so before federal judges and other designated officials. The amendments aim to streamline the oath-taking process and broaden the scope of who is authorized to administer these oaths, thereby enhancing the accessibility and flexibility of the procedure for municipal officers in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1597 V2 - 3-13-2025 02:02 PM: 14-42-106(b), 21-2-105(a)
Old version HB1597 Original - 2-26-2025 09:30 AM: 21-2-105(a)
HB 1597: 21-2-105(a)
Act 456: 14-42-106(b), 21-2-105(a)