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AR SJR10

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Keith Ingram

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

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

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