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AR HJR1014
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Andy Mayberry
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Constitution Article 5, Section 38 to add subsection (b) establishing new requirements for increasing sales and use tax rates
- Sales and use tax rates may only be increased with approval of qualified voters at an election, or in cases of emergency, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of members elected to each house of the General Assembly
- Maintains existing requirement that other tax rates (property, excise, privilege, personal) require either voter approval or three-fourths (3/4) legislative vote to increase
- Requires submission to voters at the next general election, with amendment becoming effective if approved by a majority of voters
- Establishes ballot title and popular name: "A Proposed Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to Provide that the Rates for Sales and Use Taxes Shall Be Increased Only Upon Voter Approval or a Two-thirds (2/3) Vote of Each House of the General Assembly"
Legislative Description
An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Concerning The Increase Of The Rates For Sales And Use Taxes.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/9/2017
Full Bill Text
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