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AR HB1241

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Stetson Painter

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a $500 refundable income tax credit for qualified volunteer firefighters in Arkansas
  • Qualifies firefighters must actively engage in fire suppression, rescue, pump operation, or other firefighting activities and receive less than $5,000 in annual compensation from their volunteer fire department
  • Requires completion of two specific Arkansas Fire Training Academy courses (Introduction Chapter 1 NFUU0008 and Personal Protective Equipment Chapter 5 NFUY0016) and a wildland firefighting course taught by the Arkansas State Forestry Commission
  • Requires signed approval from the taxpayer's fire chief, board of commissioners, or mayor
  • Effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023

Legislative Description

To Create A Refundable Tax Credit For Certain Volunteer Firefighters.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation1/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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