The proposed bill mandates that any contract related to a host fee for a solid waste landfill must be voted on during a regularly scheduled meeting of the host community where the landfill is situated. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically 8-6-609, which defines "host community" as the county and city where the landfill is located. The bill stipulates that the contract for the host fee cannot exceed four years, with the possibility of renewal for an additional four years at the same fee or through renegotiation for a new amount. It also clarifies that contracts cannot include provisions for perpetuity and must specify a beginning and end date.

Additionally, the bill requires that any agreement or contract for a host fee be signed by the mayor of the city or the county judge if the municipality is not the closest governmental unit. This legislative change aims to ensure transparency and community involvement in decisions regarding host fees associated with solid waste landfills, thereby enhancing local governance and accountability.