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AR SB554

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Sanders

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • The first 4.5 mills of gas assessment fees levied each fiscal year until July 1, 2017, shall be deposited as general revenue instead of to the Oil and Gas Commission Fund.

  • Remaining gas assessment fees in excess of 4.5 mills shall continue to be deposited to the Oil and Gas Commission Fund to pay for administration of oil and gas laws.

  • Added gas assessment fees (first 4.5 mills) to the enumeration of general revenues under Arkansas Code § 19-6-201.

  • Modified the enumeration of special revenues to specify that only gas assessments in excess of 4.5 mills are classified as special revenue.

  • Declared an emergency effective July 1, 2015, finding that increased general revenue funding is necessary for preservation of public peace, health, and safety.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Laws Concerning The Collection, Deposit, And Use Of Gas Assessment Fees; To Designate Certain Gas Assessment Fees As General Revenue; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB554 is now Act 1046

4/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/30/2015
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/5/2015
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/24/2015

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