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AR HJR1002

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Meeks

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to reduce or eliminate taxation of personal property through law, including creating exemptions for personal property taxes.

  • Requires the General Assembly to provide by law that no tax shall be levied on personal property by January 1, 2050.

  • Repeals the constitutional requirement that personal property and real property be taxed at equal rates.

  • Amends Arkansas Constitution Amendments 30 and 38 to allow taxes for public library purposes to be levied on real property, personal property, or both, rather than requiring equal taxation of both types of property.

  • Becomes effective January 1, 2025, and requires majority vote of both houses of the General Assembly for any laws enacted under this amendment.

Legislative Description

An Amendment To The Arkansas Constitution Concerning The Taxation Of Personal Property And Real Property In The State Of Arkansas.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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