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AR HCR1004

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Branscum

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas entered a voluntary agreement with the federal government in 1950 that currently excludes General Assembly members from paying Social Security taxes on their legislative salaries under Section 218 of the Social Security Act.

  • The resolution requests the Arkansas State Social Security Administrator authorize a referendum allowing General Assembly members to vote on whether to opt into full Social Security coverage, effective on the referendum date.

  • The legislative co-chairs of the Legislative Council must appoint members of a referendum election committee, including a chairperson and an alternate member.

  • The Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives must mail a notarized and certified copy of the resolution and a completed referendum election committee form to the Arkansas State Social Security Administrator to initiate the referendum process.

Legislative Description

To Request That The Arkansas State Social Security Administrator Hold A Referendum To Determine Whether A Majority Of The Members Of The General Assembly Desire Full Social Security Coverage.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Retirement & Social Security Programs1/11/2017

Full Bill Text

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