Loading chat...
AR SJR10
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Keith Ingram
Click for details
AI Summary
- Increases the maximum annual tax levy for municipal police officer and firefighter retirement funds from 1 mill to 2 mills on the dollar in cities of the first or second class
- Increases the overall maximum tax levy for both funds combined from 2 mills to 4 mills on the dollar
- Applies to retirement salaries, pensions, and survivor benefits for widows and minor children of police officers and firefighters
- Requires voter approval at a general election before cities can implement the increased tax levies
- Sets the ballot title as "An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Concerning Retirement Salary and Pension Funds for Municipal Police Officers and Municipal Firefighters"
Legislative Description
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Concerning Retirement Salary And Pension Funds For Municipal Police Officers And Municipal Firefighters.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
4/22/2015
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/11/2015
Full Bill Text
No bill text available