From the Legislature: Over 500 Filings in One Day
Well, I’ve said for a few weeks now that this legislative session has gotten off to a slower start than most. As of yesterday, however, it looks like things have officially kicked into high gear.
Well, I’ve said for a few weeks now that this legislative session has gotten off to a slower start than most. As of yesterday, however, it looks like things have officially kicked into high gear.
Even though this legislative session hasn’t seen as much legislation filed so far as others I’ve lobbied, there is still a lot going on at the Capitol. Here’s a quick look at some of the highlights from this past week.
HB1369, by Rep. Shepherd, creates a back-to-school sales-tax holiday. Many states—including nearly all of Arkansas’ bordering states—have an annual tax holiday of some kind for back-to-school supplies. This bill would add Arkansas to that list.