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.
The Legislature is still going strong in Little Rock. As sessions go, this one is unique: It’s been one of our busiest and one of the slowest at the same time.
It’s another busy week out at the Arkansas Legislature, and momentum is still picking up. Lawmakers are making all kinds of headlines right now, but there are a few whose actions I want to commend today.