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House committee defeats repeal of criminal eviction statute
House committee defeats repeal of criminal eviction statute
TESTIFYING: Rep. Nicole Clowney (left) and Lynn Foster.
Rep. Nicole Clowney (D-Fayetteville) failed Monday in her attempt to get approval for HB 1798 to end Arkansas’s status as the only state in the country to make a crime of failure to pay rent.
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Clowney emphasized that the bill wouldn’t affect the civil eviction process, which allows the removal of non-paying renters. Landlords spoke against the bill, supported by landlord/legislators.
The bill failed on a roll call vote. I couldn’t make it all the votes, but 11 votes were needed for passage. I heard at least 8 for and
Arkansas committee passes basic habitability standards for renters, but more battles ahead
Arkansas committee passes basic habitability standards for renters, but more battles ahead Caleb Alexander-McKinzie, an advocate for renters, speaks up for minimal habitability standards in Arkansas.
Lawmakers on the House Insurance and Commerce committee narrowly passed a significantly amended bill Wednesday that would insure most rental properties in the state meet minimal standards to protect the health and safety of tenants.
Committee Chair
Mark Lowery (R-Maumelle) cast the deciding vote, giving House Bill 1563 establishing minimum habitability standards the 11 votes it needed to advance to the full House.
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