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AR HB1539

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Lea

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 19-5-1231(f) to require agreements between the commission and businesses receiving Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund money contain one or more specific and unambiguous goals.

  • Requires agreements to specify the percentage of funds that must be returned to the Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund if the business fails to meet the stated goals.

  • Mandates the Arkansas Economic Development Commission submit an annual written report to the Legislative Council detailing fund recipients, disbursement dates and amounts, effectiveness evaluations, and improvement suggestions.

Legislative Description

To Require That Agreements Under The Economic Development Incentive Quick Action Closing Fund State Specific And Unambiguous Goals And Require A Refund Of A Certain Amount If The Goals Are Not Met.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/28/2013

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