Arkansas legislation · 95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Arkansas HB1066: TO INCREASE THE STANDARD DEDUCTION
Status: Failed, May 5, 2025
What the bill says
An act to be entitled an act to amend the standard deduction for income tax purposes; to increase the standard deduction; and for other purposes. subtitle to increase the standard deduction.
From the introduced text:
An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE STANDARD DEDUCTION FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES; TO INCREASE THE STANDARD DEDUCTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO INCREASE THE STANDARD DEDUCTION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 26-51-430(b), concerning the standard deduction for income tax purposes, is amended to read as follows: (b)(1) The standard deduction shall be: (A) For the tax year beginning January 1, 2014, two thousand dollars ($2,000) per taxpayer; and (B) For tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2015, two thousand two hundred dollars ($2,200) per taxpayer; and (C) For tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2026, four thousand four hundred dollars ($4,400) per taxpayer. (2) In the case of a married couple, each spouse shall be entitled to claim a standard deduction of: (A) For the tax year beginning January 1, 2014, two thousand dollars ($2,000); and (B) For tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2015, two thousand two hundred dollars ($2,200); and (C) For tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2026, four thousand four hundred dollars ($4,400). *JLL074* 02-19-2025 11:06:55 JLL074 As Engrossed: H2/19/25 HB1066 /s/Ray 02-19-2025 11:06:55 JLL074
Sponsors
- David Ray (R, 69) · primary sponsor
- Karilyn Brown (R, 67)
- Rebecca Burkes (R, 11)
- John Carr (R, 15)
- James Eaton (R, 26)
- Steve Hollowell (R, 37)
- Robin Lundstrum (R, 18)
- Mindy McAlindon (R, 10)
- Richard McGrew (R, 85)
- Aaron Pilkington (R, 45)
- Ryan Rose (R, 48)
- Johnny Rye (R, 36)
Latest actions
- : Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
- : REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
- : Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
- : Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
- : Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is HB1066?
- HB1066 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO INCREASE THE STANDARD DEDUCTION.
- What does HB1066 do?
- In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the standard deduction for income tax purposes; to increase the standard deduction; and for other purposes. subtitle to increase the standard deduction.
- What is the status of HB1066?
- Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1066?
- David Ray (R, 69), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1066?
- On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1066
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