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AR HB1397

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Keith Ingram

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Exempts fuel and energy from state sales and use taxes when used directly in manufacturing, processing, fabricating, assembling, finishing, or packaging of articles of commerce
  • Defines "fuel and energy" to include natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, steam, coal, lignite, wood chips, wood byproducts, nuclear fuel, liquefied petroleum gas, petroleum coke, and agricultural waste
  • Exempts fuel and energy required to prevent or reduce air or water pollution from manufacturing or processing operations in the state
  • Allows fuel and energy delivered through a single meter serving both exempt and taxable purposes to be classified based on predominant use, with the director authorized to establish rules for determining predominant use
  • Declares an emergency and makes the act effective July 1, 2011, citing Arkansas's loss of manufacturing jobs and higher tax burden on fuel and energy compared to competing states

Legislative Description

To Promote Economic Development Within The State By Exempting From The State Sales And Use Tax Fuel And Energy Used Or Consumed In Manufacturing And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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