Bill > SB219

This bill repeals the sunset provision of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Special Privilege Tax Act of 2017, which was originally set to expire on July 1, 2025. By removing the expiration clause in Section 1, the bill ensures that the special privilege tax on medical marijuana will continue beyond the previously established end date. The bill includes an emergency clause in Section 2, which highlights the legislative intent to maintain the current tax structure for medical marijuana and ensure uninterrupted, consistent tax administration. The emergency provision allows the bill to take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, the expiration of the Governor's review period, or the override of a potential gubernatorial veto. This legislation effectively makes the special privilege tax on medical marijuana a permanent feature of Arkansas tax law, removing the previous temporary status of the tax.

Budget and Finance

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb219&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R