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AR HB1439

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Altes

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that prosthetic devices be prescribed by a physician to qualify for sales and use tax exemption under Arkansas Code § 26-52-433(a)
  • Maintains the physician prescription requirement for durable medical equipment, mobility-enhancing equipment, and disposable medical supplies
  • Allows prosthetic devices to qualify for state and local sales and use tax exemption without a physician prescription
  • Makes identical amendments to Arkansas Code § 26-53-141(a) for consistency
  • Takes effect on the first day of the calendar quarter following the bill's enactment date

Legislative Description

To Eliminate The Requirement That A Prosthetic Device Be Prescribed By A Physician.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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