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AR HB1379
Bill
Status
3/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Bragg
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 14-284-212(g) to cap fire protection district assessments on timberland at no more than 25% of the forest fire protection tax under § 26-61-103
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Allows current timberland assessment rates in effect on the effective date to remain unchanged but prohibits any increases beyond the 25% cap
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Defines "timberland" using the same definition as Arkansas Code § 26-61-102
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Declares an emergency clause, finding that millions of acres of privately-owned timberland exist in Arkansas and that timberland owners already pay forest fire protection taxes to limit duplicate assessments for the same services
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Became effective upon approval by the Governor on March 6, 2015
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Assessment Of Timberland And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that HB1379 is now Act 346
3/6/2015