Local government; selection and objection to arbitrators; revise procedures

Header information was updated to reflect committee substitute status with full list of sponsoring representatives (Anderson, LaHood, Cannon, Thomas, Cox, and others)

Page numbering and formatting adjustments were made throughout the document, including changes to section headers and page markers

Removed introductory committee language stating 'The House Committee on Governmental Affairs offers the following substitute to HB 155'

Changed the arbitration panel selection process from direct random selection to requiring the department to submit a list of 11 potential arbitrators for review by the county and municipal corporations.

Modified the strike/excuse process to allow parties to remove candidates from the submitted list of potential arbitrators rather than striking names from the initial random selection.

Added new disqualifying criteria for arbitrators, including individuals who actively seek employment in the disputed county or have been employed there within the preceding six years.