TO PROVIDE THAT A WATER AUTHORITY IS EXEMPT FROM ALL EXCISE TAXES.
House Bill 1687 (HB 1687) proposes to amend Arkansas law concerning tax exemptions for water authorities. The bill would explicitly exempt water authorities formed under the relevant chapter from all excise taxes of any kind or nature. This expands their existing tax-exempt status, which already includes exemptions from ad valorem property taxes. The change aims to reduce the tax obligations for these public entities.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 5, 2025
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