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AR SB468

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Caldwell

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 15-4-3603(a) to prohibit new tax credit applications or certifications under the New Markets Jobs Act after the effective date of this act.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 15-4-3605(a)(1)(A) and (d) to prevent the commission from accepting applications or certifying qualified equity investments or long-term debt securities for tax credit entitlement after the effective date of this act.

  • Declares an emergency clause based on findings that the new market tax credit has significantly reduced state premium tax revenues needed to fund essential state government activities and services.

  • Makes the act effective immediately upon Governor approval, expiration of the Governor's veto period, or override of a gubernatorial veto.

Legislative Description

To Amend The New Markets Jobs Act Of 2013; To Limit The Time For Applying For And Certifying New Market Tax Credits; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/19/2015

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