Tomorrow will be a big day at the Capitol. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your friends and family to engage, impacting the future of our state and the economic future of our children.
The Capitol Gains Tax Cut, HB1002 will be heard at 10 am by the Senate Revenue and Tax Committee. Rumors flying that key members will not be present- Please call Committee members and respectfully request they attend and vote.
Uncommitted Votes: Sen. Paul Bookout (Jonesboro), Sen. Linda Chesterfield (Little Rock), Sen. Jerry Taylor (Pine Bluff), Sen. Larry Teague (Nashville). Senate Phone 501-682-2902.
There is also a bill that has been flying under the radar which is a huge step for government transparency, HB1046, TO PROVIDE THAT CASH FUNDS RECEIVED BY CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OR STATE AGENCIES AS A RESULT OF AN AWARD BY THE COURT OR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ARE SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
It is scheduled for the Senate State Agencies at 10 am as well.
It is my understanding, that the Attorney General has the majority of discretion currently of where this money is spent, although he told me that the Judges are involved to an extent.
There are millions of dollars that flow in and out of this fund and in the spirit of transparency the tax payers of Arkansas need to know the details of that flow and have more oversight.
The Arkansas Senate sent a resounding message on transparency yesterday with a unanimous vote for the "online checkbook" This would be an additional step to help bring fiscal responsibility and government transparency to our state. Please call the committee members and ask them to once again stand with Arkansans and support transparency.
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