TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COUNTIES USING CERTAIN STATE TAX REVENUES; AND TO CREATE THE EQUAL DISTRIBUTION COUNTY TURNBACK FUND.

This bill authorizes the introduction of a new law to create the Equal Distribution County Turnback Fund, which would provide additional money to Arkansas counties. The fund would be financed by directing the first $150 million of certain state tax revenues each year into this specific account. Once the fund reaches a balance of $150 million, the state treasurer would distribute $2 million to every county in the state. Counties receiving these funds must use 90% of the money for infrastructure projects like roads and water systems, while the remaining 10% must support fire departments, law enforcement, or community projects. The bill also includes an emergency clause to allow the law to take effect quickly, though it has not yet been enacted as it died in committee.