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AR HB1860

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lanny Fite

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-20-103 to modify county appropriation limits, maintaining the 90% cap on total county appropriations except in specific circumstances
  • Allows quorum courts to appropriate up to 100% of anticipated revenues for federal, state, or private benefactor grants if the granting entity characterizes them as grants
  • Permits appropriations exceeding 90% of anticipated revenues in counties declared disaster areas by the Governor or federal government, but only for disaster-related expenses including cleanup, debris removal, and facility repairs
  • Authorizes 100% appropriations of dedicated sales and use tax revenues for their specific designated purposes, excluding revenues pledged for bonds and general sales tax revenues
  • Allows 100% appropriations for federal financial assistance and county reimbursements, with definitions provided for both terms

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning County Appropriations.

Last Action

Notification that HB1860 is now Act 752

4/19/2021

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs4/6/2021
City, County and Local Affairs4/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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