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Used‑car sales‑tax exemption proposal draws debate over costs and targeting; sponsor to consider floor action
Summary
Sponsor previewed SB133 to raise the used‑car sales‑tax exemption (current $4,000 threshold) to $7,500 or $10,000, arguing it helps lower‑income Arkansans; DFNA estimates a $3–$5 million fiscal impact depending on assumptions; the bill was not presented to the committee and may be moved from the deferred list on the Senate floor.
Senator Peyton spoke to the committee about SB133, a proposal to increase the sales‑tax exemption on certain used‑car transactions. He said the current $4,000 exemption has not kept pace with inflation and argued raising the threshold would help working Arkansans who need dependable transportation.
Peyton described efforts to raise the exemption over…
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