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AR HJR1001
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Barnett
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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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