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AR SB573

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Petty

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes statutory definitions for property tax valuation methods under Arkansas Constitution Article 16, § 5, including the cost approach, income approach, and market/sales comparison approach

  • Defines "fair market value" as the most probable price a property would bring in an open market transaction between willing, knowledgeable buyers and sellers at arm's length

  • Codifies definitions for depreciation factors that reduce property value: physical deterioration (wear and tear), functional obsolescence (internal inefficiencies), and economic obsolescence (external factors like industry economics, regulations, or competition)

  • Establishes definitions for economic life, physical life, and useful life to standardize how the lifespan of structures and property components is calculated for assessment purposes

  • Effective for assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2025; approved April 17, 2025

Legislative Description

To Amend The Method Of Valuation Under Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 5, By Defining The Terms Used In The Established Methods Of Valuation For Purposes Of Property Tax.

Last Action

Notification that SB573 is now Act 783

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development4/7/2025
Revenue & Taxation3/31/2025

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