Senate committee approves concurrence on amendment easing tax‑commission qualification

At a meeting of the Senate Revenue & Tax Committee, members advanced SB185, a concurrence on a House amendment that changes qualification and appointment language for the state tax bills commission, sponsor Senator Blake Johnson said.

Senator Blake Johnson (District 21) said the amendment responds to concerns that the previous language required both an attorney and a CPA for a commission position when those professionals are limited in the state. "Those are limited in the state of Arkansas, and this just gives it either or," Johnson said, and noted the bill changes the appointment process to give the governor the ultimate appointment authority.

Johnson moved passage on concurrence; Senator Crowes seconded the motion. The committee approved the concurrence by voice vote. The chair provided no roll‑call tally on the record.

The committee immediately moved on to the next agenda item after approving SB185.