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HB 1660

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Beau Baird and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1660 aimed to enhance regulation of property owners associations in Arkansas by requiring financial audits and clearer definitions, boosting accountability for homeowners.

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Bill Summary · HB 1660

Summary of House Bill 1660

Bill Number: HB 1660
Title: To Amend the Horizontal Property Act; To Regulate Property Owners Associations; and To Require an Audit for Certain Property Owners Associations
Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment
Introduced: March 04, 2025
Sponsor: Representative S. Meeks

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1660 aimed to amend the existing Horizontal Property Act in Arkansas to enhance the regulation of property owners associations (POAs). The bill sought to establish clearer definitions for key terms related to POAs and introduce requirements for financial audits of certain associations that provide services typically managed by local governments.

Key Provisions

Definitions

The bill proposed to add new definitions to Arkansas Code § 18-13-102, including:

  • Local Government: Defined to encompass counties, cities of various classes, unincorporated towns, and other state entities.
  • Property Owners Association: Defined as an incorporated nonprofit organization with at least 1,000 members, where each lot owner is automatically a member and subject to charges for the association's services.
  • Services Traditionally Performed by Local Government: Included services such as road maintenance, sewer services, trash collection, and water services provided to members of a POA.

Financial Oversight

The bill included amendments to Arkansas Code § 18-13-110, which would require:

  • Record Keeping: Property owners associations to maintain detailed financial records of receipts and expenditures related to building administration and common area maintenance.
  • Examination of Records: Financial records to be available for examination by co-owners during designated hours.
  • Audit Requirement: Property owners associations providing local government-like services to be subject to review by the Arkansas Legislative Audit, contingent upon approval from the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

Impact

If enacted, HB 1660 would have impacted:

  • Property Owners Associations: By imposing stricter regulations and financial transparency requirements, particularly for larger associations providing essential services.
  • Local Governments: The bill could have altered the dynamics of service provision between local governments and POAs, potentially leading to increased accountability for associations.
  • Homeowners: Enhanced oversight and transparency in financial matters could have benefited homeowners by ensuring better management of their association's funds and services.

Procedural Aspects

  • Timeline: The bill was filed on March 4, 2025, and was read and referred to the House Committee on City, County & Local Affairs on the same day. However, it ultimately died in committee on May 5, 2025, at the Sine Die adjournment, meaning it did not progress to a vote.

In summary, HB 1660 represented an effort to strengthen the regulatory framework surrounding property owners associations in Arkansas, focusing on accountability and transparency in financial practices.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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