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AR HB1026

Bill

Status

Passed

2/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Frances Cavenaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Appearance fees of $50.00 or less received by volunteer firefighters are not considered compensation for determining volunteer fire department status under sales and use tax exemption provisions.

  • Defines "appearance fee" as money received by volunteer firefighters for training, practice, or reimbursement of expenses associated with responding to a fire.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 26-52-434 (sales tax exemption) and § 26-53-142 (use tax exemption) to add clarification language regarding appearance fees.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the calendar quarter following the enactment of the bill.

Legislative Description

To Clarify That Certain Appearance Fees Are Not Compensation For The Purpose Of Determining Eligibility For The Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Fire Protection Equipment And Emergency Equipment.

Last Action

Notification that HB1026 is now Act 125

2/10/2021

Committee Referrals

Revenue & Taxation1/27/2021
Revenue and Taxation1/11/2021

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