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AR HB1676

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

James Sturch

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 26-73-206 to Arkansas Code allowing municipal governing bodies to submit a referendum requiring two-thirds supermajority approval for new municipal taxes
  • Applies supermajority requirement to any new tax proposed by a municipality and any increase or extension of existing municipal taxes
  • Requires that a measure be approved by at least two-thirds of qualified electors voting in the election to take effect
  • Election must be conducted in accordance with general municipal election laws
  • Municipalities retain discretion to adopt this requirement through ordinance; it is not mandatory

Legislative Description

To Allow Municipalities To Require A Supermajority Vote For Certain Tax Measures.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

City, County and Local Affairs2/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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