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AR SB754

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jim Hendren

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for depositing the first 4.5 mills of gas assessment fees as general revenue from July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2019
  • Changes the deposit requirement in Arkansas Code § 15-71-109(a) so that the first 4.5 mills of gas assessments are deposited to the Oil and Gas Commission Fund instead of being used for administration costs
  • Designates gas assessment fees exceeding 4.5 mills per fiscal year as special revenues to fund Oil and Gas Commission operations and administration
  • Declares an emergency effective upon Governor approval or the expiration of the Governor's veto period, citing the necessity for increased general revenue funding to preserve public peace, health, and safety
  • Approved by the Governor on April 7, 2017

Legislative Description

To Amend The Laws Concerning The Collection, Deposit, And Use Of Gas Assessment Fees; To Designate Certain Gas Assessment Fees As General Revenue; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB754 is now Act 977

4/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation3/23/2017
Revenue & Taxation3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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