Measure on the ballot in the 2020 Arkansas General Election in Arkansas.
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Get StartedAn Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Continuing a One-Half Percent (0.5%) Sales and Use Tax for State Highways and Bridges; County Roads, Bridges and Other Surface Transportation; and City Streets, Bridges, and Other Surface Transportation After the Retirement of the Bonds Authorized in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 91. This amendment would make permanent the sales tax that was authorized by voters in 2012 and is set to expire in 2023. The Department of Finance and Administration estimated that the 0.5% sales tax authorized by the amendment would generate $293.7 million in revenue based on 12 months of collections. 70% would go to state highways, 15% would to go county transportation, and 15% would go to city transportation.
A “YES” vote on Issue No. 1 is a vote in support of maintaining the current 0.5% sales tax for the purpose of generating revenue to fund the maintenance, repair, and improvement of Arkansas’ highways, county roads, and city streets.
A “NO” vote on Issue No. 1 is a vote opposing the continuation of the 0.5% sales tax after outstanding bond debt has been paid.
"It is important for Arkansas to have dedicated funding to keep our roads safer, in good condition to avoid damage to vehicles, and alleviate traffic in every city, every county and every corner of the state. Proper infrastructure is an important part of advancing the state’s economy.", in support of Issue No. 1 (Learn more)
"A vote for Issue 1 means better roads, a stronger economy, and a safer Arkansas — without raising taxes. It will benefit every resident and every small business that calls Arkansas home.", in support of Issue No. 1 (Learn more)
"Every single city and county will receive funding for roads so every Arkansan will benefit.", in support of Issue No. 1 (Learn more)
"The tax increase, initially authorized by voters in 2012 and set to expire in 2023 to support state and local transportation, will cost taxpayers $293 million a year.", in opposition to Issue No. 1 (Learn more)
"Now, more than ever, we deserve smarter solutions to fund our infrastructure needs by making what we currently raise go further, ensuring money for roads and bridges is spent on roads and bridges – not pet projects. Voting no on Issue 1 will help reduce the burden on hardworking families and allow Arkansans to keep more of their hard-earned money.", in opposition to Issue No. 1 (Learn more)
"Another talking point is the question, unstudied by the highway builders, of changes in vehicle usage and whether the pandemic will produce a lasting impact on where people work and live. Forward-thinking has never been a hallmark of the freeway builders. Above all else, the truckers must be served.", in opposition to Issue No. 1 (Learn more)
An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to continue a levy of a one-half percent sales and use tax for state highways and bridges; county roads, bridges, and other surface transportation; and city streets, bridges, and other surface transportation after the retirement of the bonds authorized in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 91, as special revenue to be distributed under the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law.
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