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AR HB2081

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Josh Johnston

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Highway Severance Tax Distribution Fund" as a special revenue fund on the books of the Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, and Chief Fiscal Officer

  • Deposits 95% of severance tax collected on natural gas under § 26-58-111(5) into the fund with separate accounts for each county based on where the funds were collected

  • Requires the Chief Fiscal Officer to determine monthly revenue collected from each county and direct the Treasurer to deposit funds into each county's account on a monthly basis

  • Mandates the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department use funds exclusively from each county's account to repair and maintain highways, roads, and streets damaged by oil and gas production in that county

  • Amends the definition of "highway revenues" to include 95% of natural gas severance tax collected

Legislative Description

To Create The Highway Severance Tax Distribution Fund To Ensure That The Affected Counties Receive Adequate Funding To Repair Highways, Roads, And Streets Damaged By Oil And Gas Production.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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