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AR HB1767

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2017

Primary Sponsor

Clarke Tucker

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Entrepreneur Fee Waiver Pilot Program" to be developed and administered by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority
  • Waives state filing fees, state permit fees, and state licensing fees for individuals starting small businesses who meet eligibility criteria established by the authority
  • Limits total waivers to $500,000 per fiscal year
  • Requires entrepreneurs to apply to the authority before forming their small business using the authority's prescribed form
  • Directs the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to report by February 15, 2019 on program effectiveness, including number of businesses formed, employees hired, economic impact, and a recommendation on whether to continue the program beyond June 30, 2019

Legislative Description

To Establish A Fee Waiver Program For Entrepreneurs.

Last Action

Notification that HB1767 is now Act 857

4/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/21/2017
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/1/2017

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