Arkansas HB1787: TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning the income tax exemption for retirement benefits; to provide an income tax exemption for certain retirement benefits received by law enforcement officers and firefighters; and for other purposes. subtitle to provide an income tax exemption for certain retirement benefits received by law enforcement officers and firefighters.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS; TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 26-51-307(e) and (f), concerning the income tax exemption for retirement or disability benefits, are amended to read as follows: (e)(1) The following are exempt from the income tax imposed under this chapter: (A) Retirement benefits received by a member of the uniformed services from any of the uniformed services identified in subdivision (e)(2) of this section; and (B) Survivor benefits that are funded by the retirement pay of a member of the uniformed services; (C) Retirement benefits received by a retired law enforcement officer based on his or her service as a law enforcement officer; and *JLL222* 03/13/2025 8:15:51 AM JLL222 HB1787 (D) Retirement benefits received by a retired firefighter based on his or her service as a firefighter. (2) As used in this subsection,: "member (A) "Firefighter" means a: (i) Certified firefighter with a municipal or volunteer fire department in the state; or (ii) …

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Sponsors

• Les Warren (R, 84) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 13, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE
3. March 13, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1787?

HB1787 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.

What does HB1787 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning the income tax exemption for retirement benefits; to provide an income tax exemption for certain retirement benefits received by law enforcement officers and firefighters; and for other purposes. subtitle to provide an income tax exemption for certain retirement benefits received by law enforcement officers and firefighters.

What is the status of HB1787?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1787?

Les Warren (R, 84).

Where is the official record for HB1787?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1787