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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.

Passed

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, 2025
Yea: 31 Nay: 2 NV: 1 Absent: 1 Passed
View 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, 2025
Yea: 58 Nay: 17 NV: 25 Absent: 0 Passed
View 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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