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HB 1109

AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - AMENDMENT 74 PROPERTY TAX APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates fiscal 2025-2026 funds to the Treasurer's office for Amendment 74 property tax administration, effective immediately.

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Bill Summary · HB 1109

Legislative bill overview

HB 1109 appropriates state funds to the Office of the Treasurer of State for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, specifically allocating resources related to Amendment 74 property tax provisions. The bill passed with an emergency clause, meaning it took effect immediately upon the Governor's signature rather than waiting for the standard effective date.

Why is this important

Amendment 74 relates to Arkansas's property tax framework, and this appropriation ensures the Treasurer's office has necessary funding to administer related responsibilities during the fiscal year. The emergency clause designation indicates lawmakers considered timely implementation critical to avoid administrative or fiscal disruptions.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public details: The bill summary does not specify dollar amounts, making it difficult to assess whether the appropriation is adequate, excessive, or represents a significant budget change
  • Amendment 74 implementation debates: Any ongoing disputes about Amendment 74's policy intent or implementation could carry over to disagreement about this funding
  • Emergency clause justification: The emergency adoption suggests urgency, but the reasoning is not publicly detailed, which may raise questions about whether true exigency existed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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