HB1096

House Bill 1096 is a supplemental appropriations bill for the Arkansas Office of the Treasurer of State. It authorizes additional funding for the fiscal year 2023-2024 to facilitate the refund of local sales and use taxes to cities and counties. Specifically, it appropriates $100 million for cities and $90 million for counties from the Local Sales and Use Tax Trust Fund. These funds are in addition to appropriations previously authorized by Act 65 of 2023. The bill includes provisions for compliance with existing state fiscal and procurement laws. Additionally, the bill contains an emergency clause, enabling it to take effect immediately upon passage to ensure the continued provision of essential governmental services.