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AR SB479

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Dismang

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 19-5-202(b)(2)(B)(v) to redirect medical marijuana tax distributions from the General Revenue Fund Account.

  • Transfers revenues from sales tax and special privilege tax on medical marijuana (under Arkansas Constitution Amendment 98) to a Restricted Reserve Fund instead of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences National Cancer Institute Designation Trust Fund.

  • Designates the Restricted Reserve Fund to be used specifically to address food insecurity and health needs.

  • Bill was approved on April 11, 2023.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Distributions From The General Revenue Fund Account; And To Transfer Revenues To The Restricted Reserve Fund To Be Used To Address Food Insecurity And Health Needs.

Last Action

Notification that SB479 is now Act 657

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation3/30/2023
Revenue & Taxation3/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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