HB1627
To Amend The Law Concerning Property Tax Relief; And To Require Counties To Provide Notice To Taxpayers Concerning Certain Property Tax Relief Offered Under Arkansas Law.
Last Action (April 17, 2025): Notification that HB1627 is now Act 877
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1627 amends existing Arkansas law regarding property tax relief for elderly individuals and those with disabilities. The bill mandates that county property tax statements must include specific notification about available property tax relief programs under Arkansas Code § 26-26-1124 and Amendment 79 of the Arkansas Constitution. This notification must be either printed in bold font, highlighted, or provided as an insert with the tax statement. Furthermore, the notification is required to clearly explain the eligibility requirements for these tax relief programs to ensure taxpayers are informed of their potential benefits.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are elderly taxpayers over the age of 65 and individuals with disabilities who may be eligible for property tax relief but are currently unaware of their eligibility or the application process.
Who Might Suffer?
The primary entities negatively impacted would be county governments and local tax collector offices, which will face increased administrative and operational costs to update property tax statements, include inserts, and ensure compliance with the new notification formatting requirements.
Vote Records
Third Reading
April 14, 2025View individual votes (35)
| Legislator | Party | Chamber | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane English | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jonathan Dismang | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Greg Leding | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Missy Irvin | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Bryan King | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Kim Hammer | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Stephanie Flowers | Democrat | Senate | Absent |
| Frederick Love | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Terry Rice | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Reginald Murdock | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Gary Stubblefield | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jim Dotson | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| John Payton | Republican | Senate | Nay |
| Alan Clark | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Ronald Caldwell | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Bart Hester | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jimmy Hickey | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Dan Sullivan | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| David Wallace | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Blake Johnson | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Justin Boyd | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Clarke Tucker | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Scott Flippo | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Clint Penzo | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Mark Johnson | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Ricky Hill | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jamie Scott | Democrat | Senate | Yea |
| Breanne Davis | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Ben Gilmore | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Joshua Bryant | Republican | Senate | NV |
| Matt McKee | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Jim Petty | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Steve Crowell | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Tyler Dees | Republican | Senate | Yea |
| Matt Stone | Republican | Senate | Yea |
Third Reading
April 8, 2025View individual votes (100)
| Legislator | Party | Chamber | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Steele | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Fred Allen | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Lane Jean | Republican | House | NV |
| Stephen Meeks | Republican | House | NV |
| Mark Perry | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jon Eubanks | Republican | House | Yea |
| Matthew Shepherd | Republican | House | NV |
| Jeff Wardlaw | Republican | House | Yea |
| Bruce Cozart | Republican | House | Yea |
| David Whitaker | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Mike Holcomb | Republican | House | NV |
| Stephen Magie | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Mark McElroy | Republican | House | Nay |
| Richard Womack | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jack Ladyman | Republican | House | NV |
| Robin Lundstrum | Republican | House | Nay |
| Dwight Tosh | Republican | House | NV |
| Rick Beck | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mary Bentley | Republican | House | Nay |
| Les Eaves | Republican | House | Yea |
| Justin Gonzales | Republican | House | Yea |
| Julie Mayberry | Republican | House | Yea |
| Ken Ferguson | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Ron Mcnair | Republican | House | NV |
| Marcus Richmond | Republican | House | Yea |
| Deann Vaught | Republican | House | NV |
| Karilyn Brown | Republican | House | Nay |
| Sonia Eubanks Barker | Republican | House | NV |
| Frances Cavenaugh | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jimmie Gazaway | Republican | House | Yea |
| Roger Lynch | Republican | House | Yea |
| John Maddox | Republican | House | NV |
| Aaron Pilkington | Republican | House | Nay |
| Johnny Rye | Republican | House | Yea |
| Les Warren | Republican | House | Yea |
| Carlton Wing | Republican | House | NV |
| Austin Mccollum | Republican | House | Yea |
| Carol Dalby | Republican | House | Yea |
| Steve Hollowell | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brian Evans | Republican | House | Yea |
| Lee Johnson | Republican | House | Yea |
| Andrew Collins | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Stan Berry | Republican | House | Yea |
| Harlan Breaux | Republican | House | Nay |
| Cameron Cooper | Republican | House | Yea |
| Nicole Clowney | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Cindy Crawford | Republican | House | NV |
| Denise Garner | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Tippi McCullough | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jay Richardson | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jim Wooten | Republican | House | Yea |
| Denise Ennett | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Richard McGrew | Republican | House | NV |
| Joy Springer | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Howard Beaty | Republican | House | Nay |
| Tony Furman | Republican | House | Nay |
| Kendon Underwood | Republican | House | NV |
| David Ray | Republican | House | Yea |
| John Carr | Republican | House | Nay |
| Rick McClure | Republican | House | Yea |
| Keith Brooks | Republican | House | NV |
| Ashley Hudson | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jon Milligan | Republican | House | NV |
| RJ Hawk | Republican | House | NV |
| Wade Andrews | Republican | House | Nay |
| Rebecca Burkes | Republican | House | Nay |
| Hope Duke | Republican | House | NV |
| Zack Gramlich | Republican | House | NV |
| Mindy McAlindon | Republican | House | Nay |
| Matt Duffield | Republican | House | NV |
| Stetson Painter | Republican | House | Yea |
| Steve Unger | Republican | House | NV |
| Wayne Long | Republican | House | Nay |
| Scott Richardson | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brandon Achor | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jeremiah Moore | Republican | House | Yea |
| Joey Carr | Republican | House | Yea |
| Matt Brown | Republican | House | Yea |
| Shad Pearce | Republican | House | Yea |
| Chad Puryear | Republican | House | Yea |
| Ryan Rose | Republican | House | NV |
| Bart Schulz | Republican | House | Yea |
| Trey Steimel | Republican | House | Yea |
| Tara Shephard | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jeremy Wooldridge | Republican | House | Yea |
| Kendra Moore | Republican | House | Nay |
| Brit McKenzie | Republican | House | Nay |
| Steven Walker | Republican | House | Yea |
| Glenn Barnes | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Lincoln Barnett | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Alyssa Brown | Republican | House | Nay |
| Nick Burkes | Republican | House | NV |
| Paul Childress | Republican | House | Nay |
| James Eaton | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brad Hall | Republican | House | NV |
| Dolly Henley | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jessie McGruder | Democrat | House | Yea |
| Jason Nazarenko | Republican | House | Yea |
| Randy Torres | Republican | House | NV |
| Diana Gonzales Worthen | Democrat | House | Yea |
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