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AR HJR1001

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/31/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Barnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to raise revenues exclusively for highway purposes to be submitted to voters at the next general election
  • Directs revenues to maintain, improve, and construct roads, streets, highways, and bridges throughout Arkansas
  • Establishes that raised revenues must be used exclusively as highway revenues with no other permitted uses
  • Aims to improve surface transportation infrastructure and support economic development in the state
  • Requires majority approval by Arkansas voters for the amendment to become part of the state constitution

Legislative Description

A Temporary One-half Percent Sales And Use Tax For State Highways And Bridges And County And City Roads, Bridges And Other Surface Transportation With State Revenues Securing Four-lane Highway Construction And Improvement Bonds

Last Action

House Approved by the Governor.

4/4/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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