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HB 1016

Ennett, Denise (D)

To create a sales and use tax exemption for menstrual discharge collection devices; to create a sales and use tax exemption for diapers; and to create a sales and use tax exemption for certain items related to breastfeeding.

Bill History:

01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-06-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1024

Collins, Andrew (D)

To amend the law concerning public employees; and to repeal the law prohibiting collective bargaining.

Bill History:

01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 01-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies

HB 1028

Collins, Andrew (D)

To amend provisions of the law concerning obscenity and the process for challenging materials included in a library; and to require a library to have a policy prohibiting book banning in order to receive state funding.

Bill History:

01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 01-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies

HB 1035

Collins, Andrew (D)

To create the Online Voter Registration Act of 2025; to allow online voter registration; to amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51; and to amend the duties of the Secretary of State.

Bill History:

01-23-25 H Amendment 2 adopted 01-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies 04-07-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1036

Collins, Andrew (D)

To amend the law concerning voter registration; to allow voter registration during early voting and on election day; and to amend provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51.

Bill History:

01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 01-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies 04-07-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1039

Collins, Andrew (D)

To amend Arkansas law concerning absentee ballots; and to amend Arkansas law concerning elections.

Bill History:

01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 01-27-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies 04-07-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1041

Richardson, Scott (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To prohibit deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications.

Bill History:

03-18-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 03-19-25 H Amendment 3 adopted 04-15-25 H Meeting set for 1:00 p.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1045

Cavenaugh, Frances (R)

To place certain requirements on an individual planning a crop residue burn; to address liability of an individual who has followed crop residue burn requirements.

Bill History:

04-03-25 H Placed on the House calendar 04-03-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 04-03-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 40/Y: 33)

HB 1049

Tosh, Dwight (R) Caldwell, Ronald (R)

To amend Arkansas law concerning criminal offenses; and to criminalize unlawful squatting.

Bill History:

02-27-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 02-27-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 2 03-04-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 238 )

HB 1058

Unger, Steve (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To amend the law concerning ethics and conflicts of interest for public officers and employees; and to prohibit public employees from giving advance notice to entities of required inspections.

Bill History:

01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 01-29-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 01-28-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies

HB 1064

Whitaker, David (D)

To amend the law concerning absentee voting; and to allow persons over sixty-five years of age to vote by absentee ballot.

Bill History:

01-29-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 01-28-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies 03-12-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1068

McElroy, Mark (R) Wallace, Dave (R)

To include employees of a metropolitan port authority in the membership of the Arkansas Employees' Retirement System.

Bill History:

03-11-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-12-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 311 )

HB 1069

Meeks, Stephen (R)

To observe standard time year-round and to eliminate daylight saving time in Arkansas.

Bill History:

03-12-25 H Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies

HB 1070

Carr, John (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To create the Ballot Draw Standardization Act of 2025.

Bill History:

03-13-25 H Placed on the House calendar 03-13-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 03-13-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 48/Y: 34)

HB 1075

Ray, David (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To prohibit a local government from regulating the sale or use of a lawn care device or imposing a tax or fee on the use of a lawn care device in certain circumstances.

Bill History:

02-20-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 146 )

HB 1077

Hudson, Ashley (D) Tucker, Clarke (D)

Concerning the incarceration of a veteran of the United States Armed Forces; and to provide for notification to the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs of the incarceration of a veteran.

Bill History:

04-07-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-08-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 506 )

HB 1078

Long, Wayne (R) Payton, John (R)

To amend Arkansas law concerning runoff elections; and to provide for a runoff election for candidates for the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Bill History:

01-23-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 01-29-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 01-29-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed

HB 1079

Allen, Fred (D) Wallace, Dave (R)

To mandate coverage for genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation for certain individuals; and to mandate coverage for evidence-based cancer imaging for certain individuals.

Bill History:

04-14-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 860 )

HB 1102

Joint Budget

An act to make an appropriation for state turnback for counties and municipalities by the Office of the Treasurer of State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; and for other purposes.

Bill History:

04-07-25 S Emergency clause adopted 04-08-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 541 )

HB 1108

Joint Budget

An Act for the Office of the Treasurer of State - Refund of Local Taxes appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Bill History:

01-23-25 S Emergency clause adopted 01-23-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 01-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 4 )

HB 1110

Joint Budget

An Act for the Office of the Treasurer of State - animal rescue shelters appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Bill History:

01-23-25 S Emergency clause adopted 01-23-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 01-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 6 )

HB 1112

Joint Budget

An Act for the Office of the Treasurer of State - City-county tourist meeting and entertainment facilities assistance appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Bill History:

04-10-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-11-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 789 )

HB 1116

Ray, David (R) Dismang, Jonathan (R)

To create the Remote and Mobile Work Modernization and Competitiveness Act; and to provide income tax and withholding exemptions related to certain remote and mobile employees and nonresidents.

Bill History:

03-13-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 03-13-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-17-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1118

Warren, Les (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the laws concerning the management of premium taxes under the Arkansas Fire and Police Pension Review Board; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

02-18-25 S Emergency clause adopted 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 151 )

HB 1119

Warren, Les (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the provisions regarding delinquent payments by a political subdivision under the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

02-18-25 S Emergency clause adopted 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 152 )

HB 1121

Long, Wayne (R) Clark, Alan (R)

To repeal the law concerning the transfer of tax-forfeited lands to state institutions.

Bill History:

02-26-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 3) 02-26-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 211 )

HB 1122

McElroy, Mark (R)

To amend Arkansas law concerning reports of improper or illegal practices.

Bill History:

01-15-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 01-23-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary 01-22-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1130

Pilkington, Aaron (R)

To amend the law concerning permitting for residential construction; to amend the Fast-Track Permits Act; and to allow a local government to create a housing improvement zone.

Bill History:

01-15-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Roonm B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-18-25 H Moved to deferred list H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1141

Richardson, Scott (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To create criminal offenses related to deceptive and injurious media in the course of election camapigns.

Bill History:

01-31-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Judiciary 02-11-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-12-25 H Amendment 1 adopted

HB 1145

Wooten, Jim (R) Hill, Ricky (R)

To increase the purchase amount authorized for additional after-market equipment for a new motor vehicle purchased by a county or municipality.

Bill History:

02-17-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 02-17-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 02-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 107 )

HB 1148

Vaught, DeAnn (R) Johnson, Blake (R)

To create the Arkansas Privacy Act; and to address certain images captured by unmanned aircraft systems.

Bill History:

04-08-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 04-09-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-14-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 597 )

HB 1149

Vaught, DeAnn (R) Davis, Breanne (R)

Prohibits local regulation that limits non-commercial vegetable garden production on residential properties.

Bill History:

02-26-25 S Re-referred to committee S-Agriculture and Economic Development 02-27-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development

HB 1169

Johnson, Lee (R)

To clarify the admission criteria for an involuntary commitment to include a person who is in a mental condition as a result of a medical condition.

Bill History:

03-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 22/N: 1) 03-19-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 383 )

HB 1178

Richardson, Scott (R) Wallace, Dave (R)

To amend the law concerning the contracting of a municipal attorney; to amend the law concerning sums collected by district courts; and to amend the law concerning cost sharing for district court expenses.

Bill History:

04-15-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-15-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1188

Vaught, DeAnn (R)

To amend retirement eligibility requirements under various public retirement systems of the state of Arkansas for certain police officers, firefighters, public safety members, and sheriffs.

Bill History:

01-22-25 H Filed 01-22-25 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement

HB 1192

Pilkington, Aaron (R)

To prohibit the possession of tobacco, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes at public schools; and to require the parent of a student who is found using, possessing, or smoking tobacco, tobacco products, or e-cigarettes to pay a fine.

Bill History:

02-24-25 H Meeting cancelled for 02/25/25 ...H-Rules 02-27-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-09-25 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules

HB 1195

Wooten, Jim (R)

To amend the laws concerning employees of a municipality that participates in the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System and the election to instead participate in a local retirement plan.

Bill History:

01-22-25 H Filed 01-22-25 H Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement

HB 1201

Joint Budget

An Act for the Arkansas Department of Transportation appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Bill History:

02-11-25 S Emergency clause adopted 02-11-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 87 )

HB 1205

Bentley, Mary (R) Payton, John (R)

To amend the independent inspections of a modular building for code compliance; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

02-12-25 S Emergency clause adopted 02-13-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 101 )

HB 1211

Warren, Les (R) Gilmore, Ben (R)

To make technical corrections and clarify language for the proper administration of benefits under the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System.

Bill History:

02-17-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 02-18-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 131 )

HB 1212

Steimel, Trey (R) Flippo, Scott (R)

To amend the law concerning civil office holdings; and to allow a justice of the peace to also serve as a police officer in certain circumstances.

Bill History:

02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-24-25 H Moved to deferred list H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-19-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1219

Richardson, Scott (R) Penzo, Clint (R)

To require law enforcement agencies and public entities that employ law enforcement officers to provide body-worn cameras; and to require the recording of law enforcement interaction with the public.

Bill History:

01-30-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary 01-31-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Judiciary 02-06-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1243

Underwood, Kendon (R) Penzo, Clint (R)

To increase transparency regarding campaign contributions and expenditures; to amend campaign finance reporting and protect election integrity; and to amend portions of Initiated Act 1 of 1996.

Bill History:

04-15-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 04-15-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1250

Duffield, Matt (R)

To create a sales tax holiday for disaster-preparedness supplies to encourage disaster-preparedness.

Bill History:

01-29-25 H Meeting cancelled for 01/30/25 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 01-31-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Revenue and Taxation 03-05-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1268

Unger, Steve (R) Scott, Jamie (D)

To allow a public transit authority to become a participating public employer and for its employees to become members of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System.

Bill History:

03-31-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 03-31-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 03-31-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1270

Pilkington, Aaron (R)

To establish a prescribed pediatric extended care pilot program through a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

02-24-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-31-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 04-01-25 H Amendment 1 adopted

HB 1272

Warren, Les (R) Penzo, Clint (R)

To amend the law concerning property vacated by a municipality; and to require vested abandoned property be conveyed with the abutting real estate.

Bill History:

04-07-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 04-08-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 520 )

HB 1276

Painter, Stetson (R) Flippo, Scott (R)

Creates retirement benefits for spouses upon the death of municipal officers.

Bill History:

03-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 3) 03-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 413 )

HB 1281

McAlindon, Mindy (R) Penzo, Clint (R)

To amend reporting for a candidate for certain municipal offices and for county office; and to amend portions of the Arkansas Code that resulted from Initiated Act 1 of 1996.

Bill History:

02-04-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 02-24-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 02-24-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies

HB 1284

Unger, Steve (R)

To amend the law concerning the suspension or revocation of a person's driver's license for failure to pay a court-ordered fine; and to amend the law concerning a restricted driver's permit.

Bill History:

01-30-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation 01-29-25 H Meeting cancelled for 01/30/25 ...H-Public Transportation 01-31-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Transportation

HB 1293

Andrews, Wade (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To increase the payment of a claim to designated beneficiaries or survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty.

Bill History:

03-19-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to calendar 03-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 414 )

HB 1303

Jean, Lane (R) Stone, Matt (R)

To create the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentive Act; and to create an income tax credit related to sustainable aviation fuel.

Bill History:

04-08-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-08-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 546 )

HB 1304

Warren, Les (R) Dotson, Jim (R)

To set a limitation period for the correction of errors under the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System and the State Police Retirement System.

Bill History:

03-04-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 03-05-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-18-25 H Meeting set for 8:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...Joint Retirement

HB 1311

Lundstrum, Robin (R) Petty, Jim (R)

To direct the Legislative Auditor to develop a comprehensive financial management system for appropriated funds of cities of the second class and incorporated towns.

Bill History:

02-13-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate 02-13-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 02-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 111 )

HB 1313

Cooper, Cameron (R) Johnson, Mark (R)

To expand health benefit coverage for certain firefighter retirees of municipalities and counties.

Bill History:

03-19-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to calendar 03-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 1) 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 415 )

HB 1322

Clowney, Nicole (D) Tucker, Clarke (D)

To amend the laws under the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System concerning line-of-duty death from occupational cancer; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

03-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 03-20-25 S Emergency clause adopted 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 416 )

HB 1325

Cooper, Cameron (R) Dotson, Jim (R)

To allow a member of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System to receive service credit from service under an alternate retirement plan to meet eligibility requirements.

Bill History:

03-10-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-11-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 286 )

HB 1341

Warren, Les (R) Dotson, Jim (R)

To amend the law concerning benefits under the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System; and to amend the definition of pay under the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System.

Bill History:

04-07-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 04-08-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 522 )

HB 1348

Warren, Les (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the law concerning survivor benefits for the dependent child of a member of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System or a member of the State Police Retirement System; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

03-17-25 H Emergency clause adopted 03-17-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 364 )

HB 1352

Beaty, Howard (R) Johnson, Blake (R)

To amend various laws concerning actions related to certain foreign entities.

Bill History:

04-15-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 937 )

HB 1355

Gazaway, Jimmy (R) Tucker, Clarke (D)

To make technical corrections to Title 5 of the Arkansas Code concerning criminal offenses.

Bill History:

02-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 171 )

HB 1362

Gazaway, Jimmy (R) Tucker, Clarke (D)

To make technical corrections to Title 24 of the Arkansas Code concerning retirement and pensions.

Bill History:

02-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 178 )

HB 1363

Gazaway, Jimmy (R) Tucker, Clarke (D)

To make technical corrections to Title 25 of the Arkansas Code concerning state government.

Bill History:

02-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 179 )

HB 1364

Gazaway, Jimmy (R) Tucker, Clarke (D)

To make technical corrections to Title 27 of the Arkansas Code concerning transportation.

Bill History:

02-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 180 )

HB 1365

Brown, Karilyn (R)

To remove racial and gender quotas and qualifications of membership for certain boards, committees, councils, and commissions.

Bill History:

04-15-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 24/N: 6) 04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 938 )

HB 1367

Warren, Les (R) Penzo, Clint (R)

To amend the Arkansas Title Insurance Act; and to regulate access to public records by a title agent and a title company.

Bill History:

03-17-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 30/N: 3) 03-18-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 346 )

HB 1369

Ray, David (R) Dotson, Jim (R)

Concerning the establishment of the maximum campaign contribution limit by the Arkansas Ethics Commission; amending portions of law resulting from initiated acts; and declaring an emergency.

Bill History:

03-05-25 H Emergency clause adopted 03-06-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 270 )

HB 1387

Cooper, Cameron (R) Payton, John (R)

To require members of the board of directors of a public water authority to publish their contact information under the Water Authority Act.

Bill History:

02-27-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 02-27-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 03-04-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 239 )

HB 1388

Vaught, DeAnn (R)

To amend the services to which sales tax applies; to exempt certain storage services from sales tax; and to exempt the service of furnishing accommodations by a tourist camp or a tourist court from sales tax.

Bill History:

02-13-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-13-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 03-17-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1399

Richmond, Marcus (R) Stubblefield, Gary (R)

To amend the law concerning the issuance of donation deeds and homestead donation deeds by the Commissioner of State Lands.

Bill History:

02-26-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 30/N: 2) 02-26-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 216 )

HB 1407

Dalby, Carol (R) Clark, Alan (R)

To amend the law concerning the State Administration of Justice Fund.

Bill History:

02-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 162 )

HB 1410

Unger, Steve (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To amend the law concerning prohibited activities by public servants.

Bill History:

03-13-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-13-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 323 )

HB 1414

Andrews, Wade (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the law concerning claims for fire services; and to update the schedule of equipment rates used in claims for fire services.

Bill History:

03-20-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 417 )

HB 1415

Johnson, Lee (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the law concerning the duties of the State Fire Marshal; and to allow the State Fire Marshal to request an inquiry by the Division of Arkansas State Police for arson.

Bill History:

02-24-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies 03-20-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 03-31-25 H Amendment 1 adopted

HB 1416

Johnson, Lee (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the law concerning fire departments; and to allow a volunteer fire department servicing unincorporated areas of the county to levy dues.

Bill History:

04-09-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 24/N: 5) 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 673 )

HB 1418

Carr, Joey (R) Rice, Terry (R)

To prohibit local government regulation of knives or knife-making components.

Bill History:

02-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 1) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 161 )

HB 1421

Unger, Steve (R)

To amend the law concerning law enforcement officer training reimbursement; and to include any law enforcement agency recognized by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.

Bill History:

02-13-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary 02-12-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Judiciary 02-13-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1433

Moore, Kendra (R) Irvin, Missy (R)

To require a law enforcement officer who is executing or serving an order of protection to serve any outstanding criminal warrants related to domestic violence or offenses involving the petitioner as the victim.

Bill History:

04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 828 )

HB 1437

Duffield, Matt (R) Clark, Alan (R)

To prohibit a person required to register as a sex offender from entering a water park, swimming area, or children's playground of a public park.

Bill History:

02-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 0) 02-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 158 )

HB 1445

McKenzie, Brit (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To prohibit certain restrictions on the regulation of short-term rentals.

Bill History:

02-13-25 H Placed on the House calendar 02-13-25 H Passed over on calendar 04-15-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1448

Puryear, Chad (R) Petty, Jim (R)

To amend the law concerning municipal planning areas; and to require notice and compensation to property owners.

Bill History:

02-11-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-02-25 H Moved to deferred list H-City, County and Local Affairs

HB 1449

Collins, Andrew (D) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the law concerning reports of contributions for a candidate for state or district office; to extend the deadline for final reports; and to amend portions of law resulting from Initiated Act 1 of 1990.

Bill History:

03-03-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 03-04-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-06-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 250 )

HB 1452

Lundstrum, Robin (R) Dees, Tyler (R)

Clarifying the law on the use of medical marijuana in certain places; and prohibiting the possession of an unsealed container of certain forms of medical marijuana in a motor vehicle.

Bill History:

03-06-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 0) 03-07-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-12-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 271 )

HB 1456

Rose, Ryan (R) Hill, Ricky (R)

To amend the State Kidney Disease Commission to be an advisory council to the Department of Health.

Bill History:

04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 852 )

HB 1462

Painter, Stetson (R) Flippo, Scott (R)

To authorize an owner of a public waterworks system to expend public funds and to issue bonds to pay for the replacement of lead and certain galvanized customer service lines.

Bill History:

03-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-04-25 H Moved to deferred list H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1464

Vaught, DeAnn (R)

To create a sales and use tax exemption for parts for and repair of agricultural equipment and machinery.

Bill History:

03-03-25 H Meeting cancelled for 03/04/25 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 03-06-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 03-07-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1472

Beaty, Howard (R) Gilmore, Ben (R)

To create a sales and use tax exemption for parts purchased to repair agricultural equipment and machinery, timber equipment and machinery, and parts and services purchased to repair a grain bin.

Bill History:

03-06-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 03-07-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Revenue and Taxation 04-01-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1475

Carr, Joey (R) Crowell, Steve (R)

To authorize the use of green lights, to amend the restrictions on lamp colors, to amend the colors of lights that may be used by emergency vehicles, and to define a roadway construction or maintenance vehicle.

Bill History:

02-25-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 02-26-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 02-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 209 )

HB 1481

Long, Wayne (R) Stubblefield, Gary (R)

To create the Anti-ATF Commandeering Act; and to prohibit the provision of material aid and support for enforcement of federal firearms laws.

Bill History:

02-17-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Judiciary 03-04-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 03-05-25 H Amendment 1 adopted

HB 1485

Brown, Karilyn (R) Wallace, Dave (R)

To create a sales and use tax exemption for sales to certain organizations that support veterans' facilities.

Bill History:

04-08-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 04-08-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 93/N: 0) 04-08-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1503

Clowney, Nicole (D) Hester, Bart (R)

To amend the law concerning municipal regulations; and to prohibit certain restrictions on the regulation of accessory dwelling units.

Bill History:

03-12-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 2) 03-13-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 313 )

HB 1504

Meeks, Stephen (R) Johnson, Mark (R)

To create the offense of manufacturing, modifying, selling, transferring, or operating a robotic device or an uncrewed aircraft that is equipped or mounted with a weapon.

Bill History:

04-07-25 H Placed on the House calendar 04-07-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 04-07-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 65/Y: 14)

HB 1505

Wing, Carlton (R)

To require a public employer to offer and provide coverage for licensed counseling for a public safety employee who has experienced a traumatic event.

Bill History:

03-19-25 S Emergency clause adopted 03-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 398 )

HB 1506

Andrews, Wade (R) McKee, Matt (R)

To amend the law concerning public officers and employees; and to prohibit a public employer from deducting labor organization membership dues from the compensation of a public employee.

Bill History:

02-19-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-04-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1508

Shepherd, Matthew (R) Tucker, Clarke (D)

To recodify Title 19 of the Arkansas Code concerning public finance; and to amend laws resulting from Initiated Acts 2000, No. 1; and to make conforming changes to the Arkansas Code.

Bill History:

03-19-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 03-19-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 419 )

HB 1510

Gonzales, Justin (R) Stubblefield, Gary (R)

To repeal the authority for a municipality to exercise territorial jurisdiction over an unincorporated area of a county.

Bill History:

03-12-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 24/N: 5) 03-13-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 314 )

HB 1512

Shepherd, Matthew (R) Dismang, Jonathan (R)

To create the Arkansas ACCESS Act; and to amend various provisions of the Arkansas Code as they relate to education in the state of Arkansas.

Companions:

SB 246 Dismang, Jonathan (Same As)   3-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 340)

Bill History:

03-17-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 6) 03-18-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 341 )

HB 1522

Womack, Richard (R) Clark, Alan (R)

To amend the law to allow for the distribution of funds in the Municipal Aid Fund, turnback funds, and county sales and use tax revenues to newly incorporated municipalities; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

04-08-25 S Emergency clause adopted 04-09-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-14-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 620 )

HB 1531

Achor, Brandon (R) Boyd, Justin (R)

To prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from restricting or limiting prescription medications to a limited distribution network of out-of-state pharmacies.

Bill History:

04-10-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 630 )

HB 1537

Ladyman, Jack (R) Dees, Tyler (R)

To repeal the Location Act for community homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Bill History:

04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 850 )

HB 1543

Underwood, Kendon (R) Irvin, Missy (R)

To establish the Workforce Experience Opportunities Act of 2025.

Bill History:

04-10-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 631 )

HB 1544

Joint Budget

An Act to make an appropriation for state turnback for counties and municipalities by the Office of the Treasurer of State supplemental appropriation.

Bill History:

03-05-25 S Emergency clause adopted 03-06-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 299 )

HB 1547

Johnson, Lee (R)

To amend the Water Authority Act; and to amend the definition of "qualified corporation" under the Water Authority Act.

Bill History:

03-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce 03-17-25 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-Insurance and Commerce 03-17-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1549

Richardson, Scott (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To create the Arkansas Cybersecurity Act of 2025.

Bill History:

04-01-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-02-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-08-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 489 )

HB 1550

Andrews, Wade (R) Johnson, Mark (R)

Authorizes expedited security screenings at an airport.

Bill History:

03-17-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Transportation 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation 04-03-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1555

Painter, Stetson (R) Hester, Bart (R)

To establish uniform procedures for filling a vacancy in a municipal office.

Bill History:

04-15-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-15-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 2 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1560

McGrew, Richard (R) Caldwell, Ronald (R)

To amend the law concerning public works contracts; and to require pricing information for lighting components for public works projects.

Bill History:

03-13-25 H Placed on the House calendar 03-13-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 03-13-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 42/Y: 35)

HB 1564

Long, Wayne (R) Caldwell, Ronald (R)

To modify motor vehicle racing facility permits and to set certain restrictions on a motor vehicle racing facility in certain rural locations; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

03-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-04-25 H Moved to deferred list H-City, County and Local Affairs 03-05-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1572

Ladyman, Jack (R)

To create a technical and legal feasibility study on new nuclear energy generation; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

04-09-25 S Emergency clause adopted 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 707 )

HB 1573

Ladyman, Jack (R)

To reorganize the standing committees and the subject matter interim committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill History:

04-03-25 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules 04-03-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed 04-15-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1574

Vaught, DeAnn (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the law concerning paid canvassers; and to require domicile in Arkansas.

Bill History:

04-01-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 453 ) 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 453 )

HB 1575

Lundstrum, Robin (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To prohibit a person that is employed or has a direct or indirect interest in an organization that owns, operates, represents, or applies for a solid waste license or permit from serving as a member on certain boards.

Bill History:

03-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 1) 03-19-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 376 )

HB 1576

Lundstrum, Robin (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To prohibit a solid waste landfill to be placed over a Karst topography.

Bill History:

03-11-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-17-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-09-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor

HB 1593

Wooldridge, Jeremy (R) Flippo, Scott (R)

Concerning the reports made to the Governor and the General Assembly by the Board of Corrections, Division of Correction, and Division of Community Correction; and to combine reporting requirements.

Bill History:

03-17-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-18-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 358 )

HB 1596

Steimel, Trey (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the law concerning moving traffic violations in a highway work zone; to create mobile work zones; and to assess a fine for a moving traffic violation in a mobile work zone.

Bill History:

03-11-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 0) 03-12-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 327 )

HB 1597

Steimel, Trey (R) Clark, Alan (R)

To amend the law concerning the administration of the oath of office.

Bill History:

03-31-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 03-31-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 456 )

HB 1600

Tosh, Dwight (R) Davis, Breanne (R)

To amend the law concerning municipal law enforcement; and to amend the law concerning holiday compensation, annual vacation leave, and sick leave for law enforcement officers.

Bill History:

03-12-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-13-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 317 )

HB 1602

Johnson, Lee (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the Arkansas Pharmacy Benefits Manager Licensure Act; to establish fees under the Arkansas Pharmacy Benefits Manager Licensure Act; and to require reporting of certain information by a pharmacy benefits manager.

Bill History:

04-10-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 633 )

HB 1603

Gazaway, Jimmy (R) Gilmore, Ben (R)

To amend the law concerning installment payments by a criminal defendant in circuit court.

Bill History:

03-17-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-18-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 365 )

HB 1606

Steimel, Trey (R) Dees, Tyler (R)

To allow a local government to authorize the operation of a utility task vehicle on a designated public street or highway within the local government's jurisdiction, subject to certain requirements.

Bill History:

04-16-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 922 )

HB 1615

Lundstrum, Robin (R) Stubblefield, Gary (R)

To amend the law concerning religious nondiscrimination.

Bill History:

04-09-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 5) 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 677 )

HB 1618

Hawk, RJ (R) Crowell, Steve (R)

To amend the law concerning the election, appointment, and contracting of a municipal attorney.

Bill History:

04-07-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 04-08-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 523 )

HB 1621

Wardlaw, Jeff (R)

To amend the Freedom of Information Act of 1967; and to exempt personal information of elected constitutional officers, judicial officials, elected county officials, elected municipal officials, and their immediate family.

Bill History:

03-17-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies

HB 1636

Ray, David (R) Petty, Jim (R)

To amend the Arkansas Soft Drink Tax Act, as affirmed by Referred Act 1 of 1994; and to phase out the soft drink tax based on sales tax collections from sales of soft drinks.

Bill History:

04-07-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 38/Y: 49) 04-09-25 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-Revenue and Taxation 04-09-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1637

Ray, David (R) Johnson, Mark (R)

Concerning the development and presentation of fiscal impact statements concerning the fiscal impact of statewide initiative and referendum measures and legislatively referred constitutional amendments.

Bill History:

03-31-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 6) 04-01-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 457 )

HB 1643

Dalby, Carol (R) Irvin, Missy (R)

To allow a current or former employer to disclose substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or harassment by the current or former employee to a prospective employer upon written consent.

Bill History:

03-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-19-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 369 )

HB 1644

Dalby, Carol (R) Clark, Alan (R)

Concerning the compensation of a retired judge appointed as a special judge; to clarify that a retired judge may serve as a special judge immediately upon retirement; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

03-18-25 S Emergency clause adopted 03-19-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 370 )

HB 1647

Meeks, Stephen (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To amend the law concerning the Division of Information Systems; to change the name of the Division of Information Systems; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

03-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 03-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 412 )

HB 1648

Meeks, Stephen (R)

To amend the law concerning municipal fire departments; to allow a member of a municipal fire department bomb squad to make arrests under certain circumstances; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

04-07-25 H Placed on the House calendar 04-07-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 04-07-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 41/Y: 30)

HB 1661

Dalby, Carol (R) Clark, Alan (R)

To amend the laws concerning state district courts; to eliminate the obligation of cities and counties to pay the salaries of state district court judges; and to amend the laws concerning district court clerks.

Bill History:

03-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 23/N: 1) 03-19-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 371 )

HB 1666

Meeks, Stephen (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the law concerning the Arkansas Self-funded Cyber Response Program.

Bill History:

04-10-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-10-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-16-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 656 )

HB 1667

Bentley, Mary (R) Clark, Alan (R)

To amend the Freedom of Information Act of 1967; and to amend the law concerning public meetings under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967.

Bill History:

03-04-25 H Filed 03-04-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies

HB 1671

Johnson, Lee (R) Boyd, Justin (R)

To amend the law concerning the gross receipts tax; and to create a general sales and use tax exemption for sales to qualified nonprofit organizations.

Bill History:

04-16-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Revenue and Taxation 04-16-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 0) 04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1681

Vaught, DeAnn (R) Bryant, Joshua (R)

To establish the Water and Sewer Treatment Facilities Grant Program; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 812 )

HB 1683

McAlindon, Mindy (R) Penzo, Clint (R)

To prohibit the procurement by a governmental entity of an electric vehicle or a component of an electric vehicle that was manufactured in whole or in part using forced labor.

Bill History:

04-15-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 19/N: 9) 04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-21-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 924 )

HB 1685

Underwood, Kendon (R) Hester, Bart (R)

To create the Grocery Tax Relief Act; to amend the law concerning the sales and use taxes levied on food and food ingredients, as affirmed by Referred Act 19 of 1958; and to exempt groceries from state sales and use taxes.

Companions:

SB 377 Hester, Bart (Same As)   3-11-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation

Bill History:

04-16-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-16-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 2 04-16-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1693

Hawk, RJ (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the law concerning damaged or defective ballots; and to allow the State Board of Election Commissioners to promulgate rules regarding the duplication of damaged or defective ballots.

Bill History:

03-31-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 0) 04-01-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-03-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 458 )

HB 1694

Hawk, RJ (R) Crowell, Steve (R)

To amend the law concerning alternatives to electronic filing for campaign finance reports.

Bill History:

04-15-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 04-15-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1695

Richardson, Jay (D) Crowell, Steve (R)

To clarify the foreclosure process for property subject to a municipal lien; to allow a municipality to petition to set aside the sale of property to certain persons; and to provide for the priority of unrecorded municipal liens.

Bill History:

04-09-25 H Received from Senate as amended - referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-14-25 H Meeting set for 1:00 p.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-14-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed (Vote: Y: 7/N: 4)

HB 1699

McCullough, Tippi (D) Tucker, Clarke (D)

To add firearm safety devices and firearm storage devices to the sales tax holiday; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 04-02-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1702

Wooldridge, Jeremy (R) Petty, Jim (R)

To amend the sales and use tax exemptions for certain machinery and equipment used in manufacturing; and to provide a sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used in closed-loop recycling.

Bill History:

03-06-25 H Filed 03-06-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1706

McCollum, Austin (R) Hester, Bart (R)

To amend the law concerning elections; and to prohibit ranked choice voting.

Bill History:

04-14-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 4) 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 829 )

HB 1707

Hawk, RJ (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To require certain candidates to file reports with the Secretary of State; to amend portions of Initiated Act 1 of 1996; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

04-03-25 S Emergency clause adopted 04-03-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-10-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 524 )

HB 1711

Unger, Steve (R) Love, Fred (D)

To allow a municipal port authority to establish a police force; and to establish the powers and duties of a municipal port authority law enforcement officer.

Bill History:

04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-07-25 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-07-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration

HB 1713

Rose, Ryan (R) Johnson, Mark (R)

To require ballot titles for initiated measures to be at or under a certain reading level; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

04-08-25 S Emergency clause adopted 04-09-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-14-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 602 )

HB 1714

Rose, Ryan (R) Hammer, Kim (R)

To amend the definition of paid canvasser.

Bill History:

04-01-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 04-02-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-14-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment of JBC - Room 309 ...S-State Agencies

HB 1722

Moore, Jeremiah (R) Stubblefield, Gary (R)

To provide for the regulation of hemp-derived products by the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board; to amend Arkansas law to allow the regulation and purchase of hemp-derived products; and to declare an emergency.

Bill History:

03-12-25 H Committee hearing set for 12:00 p.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules 03-13-25 H Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules

HB 1735

Eaves, Les (R) Irvin, Missy (R)

To amend the Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act; and to revise membership in the One Call Center under the Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act.

Bill History:

04-14-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 813 )

HB 1738

Crawford, Cindy (R)

To provide a sales and use tax exemption for disabled veterans.

Bill History:

03-11-25 H Filed 03-11-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1746

Brown, Matt (R) Dees, Tyler (R)

To amend the Uniform Commercial Code.

Bill History:

04-15-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 04-15-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor

HB 1750

Cavenaugh, Frances (R)

To repeal the Arkansas Corporate Franchise Tax Act of 1979; and to make conforming changes.

Bill History:

03-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation 03-17-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation

HB 1754

Gonzales, Justin (R)

To create the Private Property Protection Act; and to prohibit certain property use restrictions by governmental entities.

Bill History:

03-12-25 H Filed 03-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 04-08-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary

HB 1768

Lundstrum, Robin (R) Irvin, Missy (R)

To require a solid waste landfill contract relating to a host fee to be voted on at a regularly scheduled meeting of a host community in which the landfill is located.

Bill History:

04-14-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 1) 04-15-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor 04-17-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 815 )