- Indicates action since the request date.
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: |
01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
01-23-25 H Amendment 2 adopted 01-27-25 H Moved to deferred list 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: |
01-13-25 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 1039
| Collins, Andrew (D) | To amend Arkansas law concerning absentee ballots; and to amend Arkansas law concerning elections. |
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 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 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.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: |
02-18-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 02-19-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development |
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) | 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: |
04-01-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 1 n Military and Veter
...Joint Committee on Military and Veterans
04-01-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 04-02-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
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: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171
...S-Insurance and Commerce
04-01-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended ommerce ...S-Insurance and Commerce |
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: |
03-06-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 03-12-25 H Placed on the House calendar 03-12-25 H Amendment 1 adopted |
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: |
01-13-25 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to Joint Budget |
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: |
04-01-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Carried 04-01-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary 04-02-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
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: |
04-01-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149
...H-Judiciary
04-01-25 H Amendment 3 adopted 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary |
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 04-01-25 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: |
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 91/N: 0) 03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
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: |
03-19-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-19-25 S Failed (Vote: N: 6/Y: 13) 03-19-25 S Motion to expunge vote carried |
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: |
03-31-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 03-31-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended ation ...S-Revenue and Taxation 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
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: |
03-31-25 H Amendment 2 adopted
04-01-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass Joint Retirement 04-02-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
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: |
03-17-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 86/N: 6) 03-17-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
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: |
03-31-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 04-01-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-01-25 S Re-referred to committee H-State Agencies |
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: |
03-18-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 03-19-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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: |
02-25-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149
...H-Judiciary
02-28-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Judiciary 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary |
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: |
02-12-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs 02-13-25 H Placed on the House calendar 02-13-25 H Passed over on calendar |
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: |
02-26-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-03-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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: |
03-07-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Revenue and Taxation 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 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: |
03-19-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 03-20-25 H Amendment 4 adopted 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary |
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: |
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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: |
02-27-25 H Emergency clause adopted 02-27-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-11-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation |
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: |
04-01-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
04-01-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 0) 04-01-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce |
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: |
02-26-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-03-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1543
| Underwood, Kendon (R) | To establish the Workforce Experience Opportunities Act of 2025. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-31-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 80/N: 15) 03-31-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
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: |
03-31-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs 04-01-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-01-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) |
HB 1550
|
Andrews, Wade (R)
Johnson, Mark (R) |
Authorizes expedited security screenings at an airport. |
Bill History: |
03-11-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B
...H-Public Transportation
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 |
HB 1555
|
Painter, Stetson (R)
Hester, Bart (R) |
To establish uniform procedures for filling a vacancy in a municipal office. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-01-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 1) 04-01-25 H Received from Senate as amended - referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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: |
04-01-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 3
...Joint Energy
04-01-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 04-02-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
HB 1573
| Ladyman, Jack (R) | To reorganize the standing committees and the subject matter interim committees of the House of Representatives. |
Bill History: |
03-13-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed 03-20-25 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules 03-31-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Rules |
HB 1574
|
Vaught, DeAnn (R)
Hammer, Kim (R) |
To amend the law concerning paid canvassers; and to require domicile in Arkansas. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-31-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 25/N: 8) 04-01-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor |
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 04-02-25 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 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 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: |
03-17-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 90/N: 0) 03-17-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 04-03-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce |
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: |
03-13-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 91/N: 3) 03-13-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 207 Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs |
HB 1615
|
Lundstrum, Robin (R)
Stubblefield, Gary (R) |
To amend the law concerning religious nondiscrimination. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 5
...H-Judiciary
04-01-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 04-02-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
HB 1618
|
Hawk, RJ (R)
Crowell, Steve (R) |
To amend the law concerning the election, appointment, and contracting of a municipal attorney. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs |
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: |
03-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151
...H-Revenue and Taxation
03-19-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Revenue and Taxation 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
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 Placed on the Senate calendar 03-31-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 6) 04-01-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor |
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: |
03-06-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149
...H-Judiciary
03-06-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary |
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) | To amend the law concerning the Arkansas Self-funded Cyber Response Program. |
Bill History: |
03-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y:100/N: 0) 03-10-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 207 Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs |
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) | 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: |
03-04-25 H Filed 03-04-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-01-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
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: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt
...S-Agriculture and Economic Development
04-01-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-03-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development |
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: |
03-10-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151
...H-State Agencies
03-11-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
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: |
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Bill History: |
03-31-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 04-01-25 H Amendment 2 adopted 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
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 Placed on the Senate calendar 03-31-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 0) 04-01-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor |
HB 1694
|
Hawk, RJ (R)
Crowell, Steve (R) |
To amend the law concerning alternatives to electronic filing for campaign finance reports. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 89/N: 5) 03-17-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
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: |
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 78/N: 5) 03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-Revenue and Taxation |
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: |
03-06-25 H Filed 03-06-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-03-25 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 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
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: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-State Agencies
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
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: |
03-18-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-19-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed (Vote: Y: 7/N: 6) 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs |
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: |
03-19-25 H Emergency clause adopted (Vote: Y: 70/N: 23) 03-19-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...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 04-01-25 H Meeting set for 12:00 p.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Rules |
HB 1735
| Eaves, Les (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: |
04-01-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
04-01-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 0) 04-01-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce |
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 04-03-25 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: |
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0) 03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce 04-03-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce |
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 04-03-25 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 04-03-25 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: |
03-31-25 H Re-referred to committee H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 04-01-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 2 Welfare and Labor ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1769
| Barnett, Lincoln (D) | Concerning law enforcement officer standards; and to require a psychological evaluation or assessment to become or be employed as a law enforcement officer. |
Bill History: |
03-14-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies 03-19-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 03-20-25 H Amendment 1 adopted |
HB 1772
| Vaught, DeAnn (R) | Concerning vegetable garden protection. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Agriculture and Economic Development 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development 04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Agriculture and Economic Development |
HB 1776
| Lundstrum, Robin (R) | To amend the certificate of need required to obtain a solid waste landfill or transfer station permit or an expansion of a solid waste landfill or transfer station permit. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130
...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-18-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1787
| Warren, Les (R) | To provide an income tax exemption for certain retirement benefits received by law enforcement officers and firefighters. |
Bill History: |
03-13-25 H Filed 03-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-01-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
HB 1789
|
Burkes, Rebecca (R)
Bryant, Joshua (R) |
To restrict a local government from providing funds for the purpose of issuing an identification card to an individual in certain circumstances. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs |
HB 1790
|
McKenzie, Brit (R)
Bryant, Joshua (R) |
To amend the law concerning the regulation of short-term rentals by a local government. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B
...H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-19-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed (Vote: Y: 9/N: 6) 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs |
HB 1791
|
Cooper, Cameron (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
To clarify that the World Health Organization and the United Nations do not have jurisdiction or power in this state and do not have authority to enforce or implement actions in this state. |
Bill History: |
03-13-25 H Filed 03-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1797
|
Beaty, Howard (R)
Gilmore, Ben (R) |
To amend the law concerning the Arkansas Development Finance Authority; to amend a portion of the Arkansas Code that resulted from Initiated Act 1 of 2000; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 68/N: 8) 04-01-25 H Emergency clause adopted 04-01-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies |
HB 1800
|
McAlindon, Mindy (R)
McKee, Matt (R) |
To amend the law concerning disclosure for campaign finance; to require disclosure by representatives of a non-United States entity; and to amend portions of the Arkansas Code that resulted from Initiated Act 1 of 1990. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 04-01-25 H Amendment 1 adopted |
HB 1802
|
Warren, Les (R)
Petty, Jim (R) |
To create the Talent Recruitment Grant Program; and to provide incentives for individuals to relocate to the state. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs |
HB 1804
|
Ray, David (R)
Petty, Jim (R) |
To amend the law concerning the levy of the gross receipts tax, as affirmed by Referred Act 19 of 1958; to provide a sales tax exemption for utility vegetation line management services. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 H Filed 03-17-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
HB 1807
| Eaves, Les (R) | To amend the sales tax exemption for aircraft held for resale and used for rental or charter; and to clarify the persons eligible for the sales tax exemption for aircraft held for resale and used for rental or charter. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 H Filed 03-17-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
HB 1808
|
Collins, Andrew (D)
Tucker, Clarke (D) |
To amend the law concerning municipal fire departments; and to create the Bill of Rights for firefighters. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0) 03-31-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-03-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs |
HB 1813
|
Gramlich, Zachary (R)
Johnson, Mark (R) |
To adopt the Fair and Efficient Transmission Compact. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149
...H-Insurance and Commerce
03-20-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
HB 1814
|
Gazaway, Jimmy (R)
Johnson, Blake (R) |
To amend the law concerning municipal authority over utilities; and to revise the definition of 'public utility' under Title 14, Chapter 200. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171
...S-Insurance and Commerce
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended ommerce ...S-Insurance and Commerce 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
HB 1815
| Perry, Mark (D) | To amend the state's jurisdiction over federal lands; and to retain juvenile justice jurisdiction by the state. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Carried 04-01-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary 04-02-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
HB 1821
|
Wardlaw, Jeff (R)
Gilmore, Ben (R) |
To create a more sustainable system of property insurance for public schools, institutions of higher education, and state-owned property; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 89/N: 5) 04-01-25 H Emergency clause adopted 04-01-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce |
HB 1822
| Underwood, Kendon (R) | The Overtime but not Overtaxed Act. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 H Filed 03-18-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
HB 1824
|
Duffield, Matt (R)
Clark, Alan (R) |
To create the Dog and Cat Rescue Act: Daisy's Law. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Carried 04-01-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary 04-02-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
HB 1828
| Breaux, Harlan (R) | To create a sales and use tax exemption for Inspiration Point Center for the Arts, Inc. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 H Filed 03-18-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
HB 1832
|
Shepherd, Matthew (R)
Hester, Bart (R) |
To amend the rules of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals of the State of Arkansas; and to amend a rule of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals under the authority granted by the Arkansas Constitution. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 H Filed 03-18-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary |
HB 1836
|
Lundstrum, Robin (R)
Hammer, Kim (R) |
To require all public entities to post video recordings of public meetings; and to require all public meetings to be recorded in video format. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
HB 1841
| Johnson, Lee (R) | To create the Arkansas Revenue Investment in Vital EMS Systems (ARRIVES) Act; and to create the Arkansas Revenue Investment in Vital EMS Systems (ARRIVES) Fund for emergency medical services agencies. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-31-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 78/N: 10) 03-31-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
HB 1849
|
Gramlich, Zachary (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To allow for the cross-deputization of municipal, county, state, and tribal law enforcement on federally recognized tribal land within the state. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 H Filed 03-18-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HB 1851
|
Jean, Lane (R)
Crowell, Steve (R) |
To amend the sales tax exemption for food, food ingredients, and prepared food sold in a public, common, high school, or college cafeteria or dining facility. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151
...H-Revenue and Taxation
04-01-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Revenue and Taxation 04-02-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
HB 1857
|
Johnson, Lee (R)
Boyd, Justin (R) |
To amend the law concerning the collection of sales and use tax on the sale of a new or used motorboat; and to provide for the direct payment of sales and use tax on a motorboat sold by a motorboat dealer. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 H Filed 03-19-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
HB 1868
|
Johnson, Lee (R)
Hammer, Kim (R) |
To require an insurer to pay a fair and reasonable service fee directly to a fire department for firefighting services based on time on scene. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Filed 03-20-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
HB 1876
| Richardson, Scott (R) | Regarding the ownership of model training and content generated by a generative artificial intelligence tool. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Filed 03-20-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Communications and Information Technology 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 1:00 p.m. - MAC Room A hnology ...H-Communications and Information Technology |
HB 1878
| McGruder, Jessie (D) | To ensure early voting access for Arkansans residing in population centers; and to require a county board of election commissioners to conduct early voting in a city in certain instances. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Filed 03-20-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HB 1879
| Lundstrum, Robin (R) | To require all city councils and county quorum courts to post video recordings of public meetings; and to require all public meetings of city councils or county quorum courts to be recorded in video format. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Filed 03-20-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs |
HB 1881
| Ennett, Denise (D) | To add menstrual discharge collection devices to the list of items exempt from sales and use tax during the sales tax holiday. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Filed 03-20-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation |
HB 1884
| Long, Wayne (R) | To amend the law concerning the marking and counting of paper ballots. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HB 1885
| Barnett, Lincoln (D) | Concerning law enforcement; and to require a law enforcement officer involved in a deadly use of force incident to be placed on temporary leave and attend therapy. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 04-01-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary |
HB 1892
| Ladyman, Jack (R) | To amend the law concerning energy; to regulate nonexport facilities; and to prohibit discrimination against nonexport facilities. |
Bill History: |
03-26-25 H Filed 03-31-25 H Introduced and referred to Joint Energy |
HB 1925
|
Beaty, Howard (R)
Gilmore, Ben (R) |
To amend the law concerning absentee ballots; and to require an oath for an absentee ballot. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H Filed 03-31-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HB 1955
| Meeks, Stephen (R) | To repeal the Shielded Outdoor Lighting Act. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Filed 04-01-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce |
HB 1956
| Meeks, Stephen (R) | To create the Arkansas Nighttime Environment Protection Act. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Filed 04-01-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce |
HB 1958
| Meeks, Stephen (R) | To require public entities to create a policy concerning the authorized use of artificial intelligence. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Filed 04-01-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Communications and Information Technology |
HJR1001
| Collins, Andrew (D) | A constitutional amendment to create the Citizens' Redistricting Commission and to repeal the Board of Apportionment. |
Bill History: |
01-15-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1002
|
Richardson, Jay (D)
Murdock, Reginald (D) |
An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to repeal the exception to the prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude. |
Bill History: |
01-22-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151
...H-State Agencies
01-22-25 H Amendment 2 adopted 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1003
| Collins, Andrew (D) | The Arkansas Government Disclosure Amendment. |
Bill History: |
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1004
|
Ladyman, Jack (R)
Penzo, Clint (R) |
Applying to the United States Congress for an Article V COnvention of the states for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States COnstitution to impose term limits of members for the United States Congress. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
04-01-25 H Failed to adopt (Vote: N: 31/Y: 50) 04-01-25 H Motion to reconsider failed (Vote: N: 34/Y: 48) |
HJR1005
|
Long, Wayne (R)
Dotson, Jim (R) |
An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to create the Arkansas Taxpayer Bill of Rights. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 H Amendment(s) Filed 03-19-25 H Amendment 2 adopted 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1006
| McKenzie, Brit (R) | An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution providing that a governmental body shall not use state or local funds to enter into a contract with a lobbyist for lobbying purposes. |
Bill History: |
01-13-25 H Filed 01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1007
| Cavenaugh, Frances (R) | A Constitutional Amendment to create a procedure for the recall of certain elected officials. |
Bill History: |
01-22-25 H Filed 01-22-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1008
| Meeks, Stephen (R) | An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution concerning the taxation of personal property and real property in the state of Arkansas. |
Bill History: |
01-28-25 H Filed 01-28-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1009
|
Brown, Karilyn (R)
Gilmore, Ben (R) |
An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to be known as the Arkansas Victims' Bill of Rights; and to provide rights for victims of misdemeanor and felony offenses, including victims in the adult and juvenile justice systems. |
Bill History: |
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 02-12-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1010
| Unger, Steve (R) | A constitutional amendment to provide that by a two-thirds vote, the Senate may remove members of certain boards and commissions for cause only, after notice and hearing. |
Bill History: |
02-10-25 H Filed 02-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1011
| Meeks, Stephen (R) | A constitutional amendment concerning the consideration of bills other than appropriation bills during a fiscal session of the General Assembly. |
Bill History: |
02-10-25 H Filed 02-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1012
| Richardson, Scott (R) | An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to repeal provisions concerning the reappraisal and reassessment of real property; and to amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 79, concerning real property taxes. |
Bill History: |
02-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1013
| Pilkington, Aaron (R) | A constitutional amendment to provide that certain vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the governor. |
Bill History: |
02-11-25 H Filed 02-11-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1014
|
Beaty, Howard (R)
Dismang, Jonathan (R) |
A constitutional amendment concerning economic development in the state of Arkansas; and authorizing the General Assembly to provide for the creation of economic development districts to promote economic development. |
Bill History: |
03-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151
...H-State Agencies
03-13-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1015
|
Lundstrum, Robin (R)
Stubblefield, Gary (R) |
A constitutional amendment to ensure transparency by requiring a judicial candidate to declare his or her political party affiliation or independent status when running for office. |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 H Filed 02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1016
| Ray, David (R) | A constitutional amendment to repeal the provision of Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 1, allowing the sponsor of an initiative or referendum petition to correct or amend a petition. |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 H Filed 02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1017
|
Ray, David (R)
Payton, John (R) |
A constitutional amendment providing that a proposed statewide initiated act or constitutional amendment shall become law when approved by a majority of the votes cast in the election and a majority of the counties of the state. |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 H Filed 02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1018
|
Ray, David (R)
Payton, John (R) |
The Citizens Only Voting Amendment. |
Bill History: |
03-10-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151
...H-State Agencies
03-10-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1019
| Meeks, Stephen (R) | An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to remove references to greyhound racing from Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100. |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 H Filed 02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-31-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
HJR1020
|
Brown, Karilyn (R)
Gilmore, Ben (R) |
A constitutional amendment to be known as the Victim's Bill of Rights; and to provide rights for victims of violent and sexual criminal offenses. |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 H Filed 02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies 03-18-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration |
HR 1001
| Evans, Brian (R) | To adopt the rules of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-Fifth General Assembly. |
Bill History: |
01-21-25 H Placed on the House calendar 01-21-25 H On floor for consideration in the House 01-21-25 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 95/N: 1) |
SB 2
|
Penzo, Clint (R)
Duffield, Matt (R) |
To repeal the statewide fluoridation program; and to remove the mandate for water systems to maintain a fluoride content. |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272
...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-12-25 S Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed (Vote: Y: 4/N: 4) 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
SB 3
| Sullivan, Dan (R) | To prohibit discrimination or preferential treatment by the state of Arkansas and other public entities. |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment
02-13-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 02-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 116 ) |
SB 4
|
Penzo, Clint (R)
Duffield, Matt (R) |
To amend the law concerning public water systems; and to allow voters to elect "for" or "against" water fluoridation. |
Bill History: |
11-20-24 S Filed 01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 01-21-25 S Moved to deferred list S-State Agencies |
SB 7
| Penzo, Clint (R) | To allow members of the General Assembly to request a sales and use tax report from the Department of Finance and Administration. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-Revenue and Taxation
03-19-25 S Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-Revenue and Taxation |
SB 9
|
Davis, Breanne (R)
Pilkington, Aaron (R) |
To create the Make Arkansas Healthy Again Act; and to prohibit manufacturing, selling, delivering, distributing, holding, or offering for sale a food product that contains certain substances. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 4) 03-31-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
SB 10
| King, Bryan (R) | To amend the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023; and to regulate the impact on water usage and the electric grid by blockchain networks and digital asset mining. |
Bill History: |
01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-04-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs 02-04-25 S Moved to deferred list S-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 25
| Joint Budget | An Act for the Department of Commerce - State Insurance Department appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. |
Bill History: |
01-07-25 S Filed 01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to Joint Budget |
SB 49
|
Boyd, Justin (R)
Johnson, Lee (R) |
To amend the law concerning the collection of sales and use tax on motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, and motorboats, as affirmed by referred Act 19 of 1958; and to subject certain used motorboats to a special rate of tax. |
Bill History: |
02-11-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 02-12-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-12-25 S Amendment 1 adopted |
SB 60
|
Hill, Ricky (R)
Evans, Brian (R) |
To prohibit a digital asset mining business from being located within a thirty-mile radius of a military facility; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
01-30-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272
...S-City, County and Local Affairs
01-29-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 01-30-25 S Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed (Vote: Y: 1/N: 6) |
SB 72
| Joint Budget | An Act for the Administrative Office of the Courts appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. |
Bill History: |
01-15-25 S Filed 01-16-25 S Introduced and referred to Joint Budget |
SB 79
|
Crowell, Steve (R)
Jean, Lane (R) |
To amend the law concerning the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System and the State Police Retirement System. |
Bill History: |
01-21-25 S Filed 01-21-25 S Introduced and referred to Joint Retirement |
SB 87
| Johnson, Mark (R) | To amend the law concerning county planning; to create a penalty for violating a subdivision ordinance; and to amend the law concerning the membership of a county planning board in certain instances. |
Bill History: |
02-20-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 02-20-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate 02-20-25 S Postponed in third reading |
SB 91
|
Penzo, Clint (R)
Ray, David (R) |
To provide that local governmental units shall have no authority to regulate or control the amount charged for a rental application fee or rental deposit for private residential or commercial property. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-31-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 81/N: 11) 04-01-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor |
SB 96
| Penzo, Clint (R) | To amend the law concerning detachment by a regional airport authority; and to repeal regional airport authority detachment. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs
...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
03-31-25 S Set for special order of business on ogy & Leg. Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 207 Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs |
SB 102
|
Davis, Breanne (R)
Vaught, DeAnn (R) |
To amend the law concerning canvassers for local option elections; and to amend the law concerning compensation of paid canvassers for local option elections. |
Bill History: |
02-13-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 87/N: 7) 02-13-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 02-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 115 ) |
SB 106
| Joint Budget | An Act for the Department of Agriculture appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 03-31-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-31-25 S Amendment 3 adopted |
SB 132
| Joint Budget | An Act to make an appropriation for the payment of approved claims. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 H Placed on the House calendar 04-01-25 H Amendment 1 adopted 04-02-25 H Placed on the House calendar |
SB 135
|
Boyd, Justin (R)
Gramlich, Zachary (R) |
To amend election requirements in the case of an unchanged rate of an annual ad valorem property tax levied by a public school district board of directors. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 81/N: 5) 03-20-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 399 ) |
SB 151
|
Johnson, Mark (R)
Andrews, Wade (R) |
To amend law concerning retirement benefits; and to prohibit collection of benefits by members, retirants, or beneficiaries of retirement systems who have been convicted of certain offenses. |
Bill History: |
03-21-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 03-31-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-01-25 S Committee hearing set for 8:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...Joint Retirement |
SB 153
| Dotson, Jim (R) | To amend the law concerning various provisions of Title 24 of the Arkansas Code; and to amend the law regarding the payment of retirement benefits to various city officials. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Committee hearing set for 8:00 a.m. - MAC Room B
...Joint Retirement
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass Joint Retirement 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 157
|
Dotson, Jim (R)
Perry, Mark (D) |
To amend the law concerning benefits under the state public employee retirement systems. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Committee hearing set for 8:00 a.m. - MAC Room B
...Joint Retirement
04-01-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 2 ...Joint Retirement |
SB 160
| Dotson, Jim (R) | To amend the law concerning administration of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Committee hearing set for 8:00 a.m. - MAC Room B
...Joint Retirement
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass Joint Retirement 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 173
|
Tucker, Clarke (D)
Gazaway, Jimmy (R) |
To make technical corrections to Title 7 of the Arkansas Code concerning elections. |
Bill History: |
02-19-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 91/N: 0) 02-20-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 166 ) |
SB 182
|
Gilmore, Ben (R)
Barnes, Glenn (D) |
To require a local government to continue to operate under the annual appropriation ordinance for the previous year until a new appropriation ordinance is adopted; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
02-10-25 H Emergency clause adopted 02-10-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 02-06-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 24 ) |
SB 188
|
Tucker, Clarke (D)
Ray, David (R) |
To amend Arkansas law concerning initiative petitions and referendum petitions; and to require public posting of statewide initiative petitions and referendum petitions. |
Bill History: |
03-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 97/N: 0) 03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-12-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 272 ) |
SB 200
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Hawk, RJ (R) |
To include textbooks and other instructional materials that are leased in the exemption from the gross receipts tax. |
Bill History: |
03-12-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 0) 03-13-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 329 ) |
SB 207
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Underwood, Kendon (R) |
To amend the law concerning initiative and referendum petitions; to require a canvasser to disclose that petition fraud is a Class A misdemeanor; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
02-26-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment 02-26-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 02-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 218 ) |
SB 208
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Underwood, Kendon (R) |
To amend the law concerning initiative and referendum petitions; to require a canvasser to request photo identification before obtaining a signature; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
03-03-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment
03-03-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-04-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 240 ) |
SB 209
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Underwood, Kendon (R) |
To disqualify signatures obtained by a canvasser under certain circumstances; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
03-11-25 H Emergency clause adopted (Vote: Y: 72/N: 25) 03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-12-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 273 ) |
SB 210
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Underwood, Kendon (R) |
To require the signer to read the ballot title of the petition in the presence of a canvasser; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
03-11-25 H Emergency clause adopted (Vote: Y: 71/N: 26) 03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-12-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 274 ) |
SB 211
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Underwood, Kendon (R) |
To amend the law concerning initiative petitions and referendum petitions; to require a canvasser to submit an affidavit before signatures can be counted; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
03-03-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment
03-03-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-04-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 241 ) |
SB 227
|
Tucker, Clarke (D)
Eubanks, Jon (R) |
To amend the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 and to amend the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 concerning public meetings. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-31-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 87/N: 5) 03-31-25 S Received from House as amended - Calendar |
SB 230
|
Boyd, Justin (R)
Achor, Brandon (R) |
To repeal the Arkansas Trust Institutions Act; and to create the Arkansas Trust Institutions Act of 2025. |
Bill History: |
03-03-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 92/N: 0) 03-03-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-04-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 237 ) |
SB 246
|
Dismang, Jonathan (R)
Shepherd, Matthew (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: |
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Bill History: |
03-17-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 77/N: 17) 03-18-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 340 ) |
SB 247
| Tucker, Clarke (D) | To create the Arkansas Absentee Voter Integrity Act of 2025; to amend the law concerning counting absentee ballots; to amend the law concerning elections; and to amend the law concerning the duties of the Secretary of State. |
Bill History: |
02-18-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies 02-27-25 S Moved to deferred list S-State Agencies |
SB 248
|
Tucker, Clarke (D)
Eubanks, Jon (R) |
To amend the Freedom of Information Act of 1967; and to amend the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 concerning personnel records. |
Bill History: |
02-18-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies 02-27-25 S Moved to deferred list S-State Agencies |
SB 253
|
Hill, Ricky (R)
Hawk, RJ (R) |
To amend the definition of a manufactured home unit. |
Bill History: |
03-05-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 97/N: 0) 03-05-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-06-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 256 ) |
SB 254
|
Irvin, Missy (R)
Steimel, Trey (R) |
To amend the law concerning rural community projects; to amend the definition of "property in kind"; and for other purposes. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 96/N: 0) 03-18-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 359 ) |
SB 258
|
Penzo, Clint (R)
Meeks, Stephen (R) |
To create the Arkansas Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Trust Act. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs
...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
03-31-25 S Set for special order of business on ogy & Leg. Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 207 Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs |
SB 261
| Clark, Alan (R) | To amend the law concerning the operation of an all-terrain vehicle on certain roads; and to amend the law concerning the access of all-terrain vehicles to unpaved roads. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B
...H-Public Transportation
03-18-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed 04-03-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation |
SB 265
|
Irvin, Missy (R)
Gramlich, Zachary (R) |
To reduce and modify the membership of the licensing committee relating to wastewater and the licensing committee relating to solid waste; and to amend the apprenticeship licenses in solid waste licensing. |
Bill History: |
03-11-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment
03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 294 ) |
SB 268
|
Wallace, Dave (R)
Cavenaugh, Frances (R) |
To transfer general revenue to the Aging and Adult Services Fund account to be used for food services benefiting the elderly; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
02-20-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 02-25-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation 02-27-25 S Amendment 1 adopted |
SB 270
|
Crowell, Steve (R)
Wooldridge, Jeremy (R) |
To amend the law concerning the filing periods of certain nonpartisan school board and municipal candidates. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 0) 03-19-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 360 ) |
SB 274
|
Wallace, Dave (R)
Carr, Joey (R) |
To create a sales and use tax exemption for certain items related to human burial; and to exempt a portion of the purchase price of a casket, burial vault, or monument from sales and use tax. |
Bill History: |
02-24-25 S Filed 02-24-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 02-25-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation |
SB 282
|
Penzo, Clint (R)
Duffield, Matt (R) |
Amending the law concerning public water systems; and to allow voters to elect "for" or "against" water fluoridation. |
Bill History: |
03-12-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
03-12-25 S Failed (Vote: N: 11/Y: 16) 03-12-25 S Motion to expunge vote carried |
SB 284
| Payton, John (R) | To modify the employer's liability under the Workers' Compensation Law that resulted from Initiated Measure 1948, No. 4. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 S Passed over on calendar
04-01-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-01-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
SB 285
| Payton, John (R) | To modify the compensation restrictions under the Workers' Compensation Law that resulted from Initiated Act 4 of 1948. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Passed over on calendar
04-01-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-01-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
SB 286
| Payton, John (R) | To allow additional wage loss benefits in addition to scheduled injury payments under the Workers' Compensation Law that resulted from Initiated Measure 1948, No. 4. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
SB 287
| Payton, John (R) | To modify certain attorney fees for controverted medical expenses, appeals, and changes of physicians under the Workers' Compensation Law that resulted from Initiated Measure 1948, No. 4. |
Bill History: |
04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272
...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
04-01-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
SB 288
| Payton, John (R) | To modify a physician change under the Workers' Compensation Law that resulted from Initiated Measure 1948, No. 4. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 S Passed over on calendar
04-01-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-01-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
SB 289
| Dotson, Jim (R) | To cut the statewide sales tax rate by one-eighth percent to reduce the surplus funds collected from Arkansas taxpayers. |
Bill History: |
02-26-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 02-27-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 03-03-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation |
SB 291
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Rose, Ryan (R) |
To amend the law concerning complaints of election law violations; and to amend the deadlines for complaints of election law violations. |
Bill History: |
03-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 88/N: 8) 03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 279 ) |
SB 293
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Brown, Alyssa (R) |
To amend the law concerning the required postings at a polling site; and to amend the list concerning required posting of notices, information, and material at a polling site on election day. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-State Agencies
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 294
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Underwood, Kendon (R) |
To amend the law concerning election audits; and to allow the State Board of Election Commissioners to audit a county in the preceding election in certain circumstances. |
Bill History: |
03-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 94/N: 1) 03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 280 ) |
SB 296
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Beaty, Howard (R) |
To amend the law concerning the designation of an early voting location by the county clerk. |
Bill History: |
03-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 72/N: 21) 03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 282 ) |
SB 297
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Beck, Rick (R) |
To amend the law concerning municipalities choosing to elect council members; and to require filing of the ordinance describing the election of city council members with the county clerk. |
Bill History: |
03-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 93/N: 0) 03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 283 ) |
SB 299
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Brown, Alyssa (R) |
To require a staff member to witness an administrator assisting a resident of a long-term residential care facility with absentee voting. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 87/N: 0) 03-21-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 403 ) |
SB 304
|
McKee, Matt (R)
Beaty, Howard (R) |
To allow a class of registered voters that have changed their county of residence to cast a valid ballot; and to amend provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 93/N: 1) 03-18-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 372 ) |
SB 307
|
Dismang, Jonathan (R)
Eaves, Les (R) |
To amend the law concerning public utilities; to create the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act of 2025; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 H Emergency clause adopted 03-19-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-20-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 373 ) |
SB 308
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Rose, Ryan (R) |
To amend the law concerning a write-in candidate; and to remove references to a write-in candidate. |
Bill History: |
03-11-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment
03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 284 ) |
SB 316
|
Johnson, Blake (R)
Beaty, Howard (R) |
To amend the sales and use tax laws concerning rebates; and to require that sales and use tax rebates be administered as refunds. |
Bill History: |
02-26-25 S Filed 02-26-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-03-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation |
SB 322
|
Bryant, Joshua (R)
Pilkington, Aaron (R) |
To amend the law concerning construction and development; and to allow third parties to perform plan reviews and site inspections. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-18-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 324
| Johnson, Mark (R) | To amend the law concerning the membership of a county planning board. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-31-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 81/N: 9) 03-31-25 S Received from House as amended - Calendar |
SB 338
|
Hill, Ricky (R)
Schulz, Bart (R) |
To provide sales and use tax exemptions for student farmers; and to provide sales and use tax exemptions for certain products and services to be used in relation to a project for a youth farming program. |
Bill History: |
02-27-25 S Filed 02-27-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-03-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation |
SB 351
|
Dismang, Jonathan (R)
Eaves, Les (R) |
To amend the law concerning ethics and campaign finance. |
Bill History: |
03-10-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-10-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
SB 353
|
Hester, Bart (R)
Wooldridge, Jeremy (R) |
To amend Arkansas law concerning the dates for elections; to amend the dates of primary elections, school elections, and certain special elections; and to change the date of the fiscal session of the General Assembly. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 89/N: 0) 03-21-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 405 ) |
SB 355
|
Bryant, Joshua (R)
Underwood, Kendon (R) |
To amend the criminal offense of obstructing governmental operations. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
04-01-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-01-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Judiciary |
SB 361
|
Dees, Tyler (R)
Beaty, Howard (R) |
To create the Industrial Development Authorities Expansion Act; and to provide for the creation of industrial development authorities to secure and develop industry and foster economic development. |
Bill History: |
03-12-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 30/N: 0) 03-12-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development |
SB 372
| Clark, Alan (R) | To amend the law concerning the signal legend of traffic control devices; and to allow a vehicle driver to enter an intersection while a red light is indicated on a traffic control device in certain circumstances. |
Bill History: |
03-11-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-11-25 S Failed (Vote: N: 12/Y: 7) 03-11-25 S Motion to expunge vote carried |
SB 374
|
Davis, Breanne (R)
Wing, Carlton (R) |
To amend the law concerning the civil service system. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H Placed on the House calendar 03-31-25 H Re-referred to committee H-City, County and Local Affairs 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 376
|
Clark, Alan (R)
Bentley, Mary (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: |
03-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 19/N: 10) 03-20-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
SB 394
|
Bryant, Joshua (R)
McAlindon, Mindy (R) |
To amend the law concerning the allocation, distribution, and use of revenues derived from a county sales and use tax for capital improvements. |
Bill History: |
03-13-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
03-17-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-Revenue and Taxation |
SB 397
|
Wallace, Dave (R)
Rye, Johnny (R) |
To protect confidential personal information of rail employees in reports involving railroad fatalities. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
04-01-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0) 04-01-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Transportation |
SB 398
|
Tucker, Clarke (D)
Wooldridge, Jeremy (R) |
To amend Arkansas law concerning initiative petitions and referendum petitions; and to allow a cure period for insufficient submissions. |
Bill History: |
03-06-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-20-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies 03-28-25 S Moved to deferred list S-State Agencies |
SB 399
|
Stubblefield, Gary (R)
Long, Wayne (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: |
03-20-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272
...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-20-25 S Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed 04-03-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 403
|
Tucker, Clarke (D)
Beaty, Howard (R) |
To create the 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee and to plan and conduct statewide educational and outreach initiatives to increase community awareness and participation in the 2030 federal decennial census. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-31-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 96/N: 1) 04-01-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor |
SB 406
| Clark, Alan (R) | To require a county recorder to obtain a copy of a valid photo identification card before recording a deed to real estate. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
04-01-25 S Re-referred to committee S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-03-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 414
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Hawk, RJ (R) |
To amend the election laws of the State of Arkansas; and to amend Arkansas law concerning notices related to the election process. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-31-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 91/N: 2) 04-01-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor |
SB 419
| Leding, Greg (D) | To create a sales and use tax exemption for certain sales to a cultivation facility. |
Bill History: |
03-10-25 S Filed 03-10-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-17-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation |
SB 420
| Hester, Bart (R) | To expand eligibility for water development state programs; to amend the Water Authority Act; and to amend the uses of the Construction Assistance Revolving Loan Fund. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 25/N: 6) 03-19-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
SB 421
|
Hester, Bart (R)
Beaty, Howard (R) |
To authorize the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to issue general obligation bonds for the development of water, waste disposal, and pollution abatement projects. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 24/N: 3) 03-19-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development |
SB 424
|
Stubblefield, Gary (R)
Hudson, Ashley (D) |
To amend the law concerning the accountability and transparency of a municipal improvement district. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 94/N: 0) 03-21-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor 03-25-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 422 ) |
SB 426
|
Hester, Bart (R)
Cavenaugh, Frances (R) |
To establish enhanced penalties while living in the U.S. illegally for serious felonies involving violence; to ensure that sheriff's offices and the Division of Correction can participate in the Warrant Service Officer Program; and for other purposes. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171
...S-Judiciary
03-31-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 433
|
Dotson, Jim (R)
Brown, Alyssa (R) |
Regarding the display of the National Motto and the Ten Commandments. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 4) 03-19-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
SB 445
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Hawk, RJ (R) |
An Act to amend the law concerning the licensure of electrical inspectors; and for other purposes. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-20-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
SB 455
|
Bryant, Joshua (R)
Gonzales, Justin (R) |
To allow regulation of hemp products by Arkansas Tobacco Control; and to amend the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to remove certain substances that are defined as hemp products. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt
...S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-19-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development |
SB 456
|
Petty, Jim (R)
Burkes, Rebecca (R) |
An Act to create the Home Opportunities Made Easier Act; and for other purposes. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Passed over on calendar
03-20-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 03-20-25 S Passed over on calendar |
SB 468
|
Penzo, Clint (R)
Duffield, Matt (R) |
To amend the law concerning fluoridation of a public water system; and to allow voters to elect "for" or "against" water fluoridation in the county. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 S Filed 03-17-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SB 474
|
Penzo, Clint (R)
Duffield, Matt (R) |
To amend the law concerning public water systems; and to allow the board of a public water system to prohibit fluoridation of the water in the public water system. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 03-17-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
SB 480
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Wing, Carlton (R) |
To amend the law concerning the investment of state funds. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0) 03-31-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Insurance and Commerce 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce |
SB 481
| Gilmore, Ben (R) | To create a more sustainable system of property insurance for public schools, state-supported institutions of higher education, and state-owned property; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171
...S-Insurance and Commerce
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Insurance and Commerce 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 485
|
Tucker, Clarke (D)
Gazaway, Jimmy (R) |
To reduce recidivism; and to amend the law concerning the suspended imposition of a sentence, probation, parole, and post-release supervision. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 S Filed 03-17-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Judiciary |
SB 486
|
Johnson, Blake (R)
Bentley, Mary (R) |
Concerning safety and privacy in certain entities; and concerning the designation of multi-occupancy restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters in certain entities based on an individual's sex. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Re-referred to committee S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 492
|
Bryant, Joshua (R)
Lundstrum, Robin (R) |
To amend the law concerning the relocation of utility facilities; and to amend the law concerning the acquisition, condemnation, and disposition of real property by the State Highway Commission. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs
...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
03-31-25 S Set for special order of business on ogy & Leg. Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 207 Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs |
SB 493
| Bryant, Joshua (R) | To transfer and consolidate the duties of trade-related boards to the Code Enforcement Licensing Board; and to declare an emergency. |
Bill History: |
03-17-25 S Filed 03-17-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SB 497
|
Wallace, Dave (R)
Nazarenko, Jason (R) |
To require the creation of a poster regarding veterans' benefits and services; and to require certain employers to display the poster. |
Bill History: |
03-18-25 S Filed 03-18-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
SB 501
| Scott, Jamie (D) | To create the Tenant Possessions Recovery Act; and to require a landlord to provide certain notice to a tenant when a court has issued a writ of possession. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 03-20-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Judiciary |
SB 505
|
Bryant, Joshua (R)
McKenzie, Brit (R) |
To amend the law concerning municipal planning; and to require an administrative procedure for changes to the zoning or district designation of property in certain instances. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar 04-01-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 23/N: 3) 04-01-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 506
| Johnson, Mark (R) | To amend the Freedom of Information Act of 1967; and to repeal the exemption concerning electronic data information maintained by a disaster recovery system. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-State Agencies
04-01-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
SB 510
|
Boyd, Justin (R)
Gramlich, Zachary (R) |
To allow for the cross deputization of municipal, county, state, and tribal law enforcement on federally-recognized tribal land within the state. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0) 03-31-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-State Agencies 04-02-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies |
SB 517
|
Scott, Jamie (D)
Clowney, Nicole (D) |
To amend the law concerning the conduct of elections; and to allow a county board of election commissioners to designate a restroom for campaign workers and volunteers. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Filed 03-19-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SB 518
|
Hester, Bart (R)
Gonzales, Justin (R) |
To prohibit a local government from enacting regulations in a flood-prone area that are more restrictive than the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program in certain instances. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Filed 03-19-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-03-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 520
|
Sullivan, Dan (R)
Brown, Alyssa (R) |
To prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, officers, policies, or practices in local government. |
Bill History: |
03-19-25 S Filed 03-19-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-03-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 521
|
Davis, Breanne (R)
Unger, Steve (R) |
To amend the law concerning law enforcement training reimbursement; and to extend the time period after completion of training for which reimbursement is required. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-State Agencies
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 525
|
Johnson, Mark (R)
Brooks, Keith (R) |
To amend the law concerning incorporation and organization of municipalities; and to transfer incorporation duties to the Secretary of State. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. - Room 272
...S-City, County and Local Affairs
04-01-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended d Local Affairs ...S-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 531
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Gonzales, Justin (R) |
To amend the law concerning municipal planning; and to allow a municipality to contract with a property owner outside the municipal boundary for municipal services in certain instances. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-03-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 535
|
Hester, Bart (R)
Evans, Brian (R) |
To create a sales and use tax exemption for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Filed 03-20-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 03-27-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation |
SB 541
|
Leding, Greg (D)
Womack, Richard (R) |
To amend the law concerning the towing or storage of a vehicle, implement, or piece of machinery; and to amend the law concerning the release of a vehicle that has been towed or stored. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Filed 03-20-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 207 Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs |
SB 546
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Perry, Mark (D) |
To amend the law concerning the trust fund contribution fee for water permits related to nonmunicipal domestic sewage treatment works. |
Bill History: |
03-20-25 S Filed 03-20-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
SB 551
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Eubanks, Jon (R) |
To amend the law concerning canvassing for a petition for a local option election. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-State Agencies
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 553
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Milligan, Jon (R) |
To amend the Arkansas Municipal Accounting Law; to amend the duties of a municipal treasurer; and to require training for an individual charged with duties under the Municipal Accounting Law. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. - Room 272
...S-City, County and Local Affairs
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 556
| Johnson, Mark (R) | To prohibit surface discharge of wastewater into a watershed. |
Bill History: |
03-21-25 S Filed 03-31-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
SB 557
| Johnson, Mark (R) | To amend law concerning water permits and discharge of wastewater; to authorize denials of applicants that have a history of noncompliance; and to prohibit certain discharge of wastewater. |
Bill History: |
03-21-25 S Filed 03-31-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor 04-01-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
SB 568
|
Crowell, Steve (R)
Jean, Lane (R) |
To amend the law concerning the taxes applicable to lithium extraction and development; to provide a sales and use tax exemption for lithium resource development; and to amend the law concerning the severance tax on lithium. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 04-01-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-01-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation |
SB 569
|
Johnson, Mark (R)
Ray, David (R) |
An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution concerning ballot titles of proposed measures; and amending the Arkansas Constitution under the authority of Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, Section 1. |
Bill History: |
03-27-25 S Filed 03-31-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC ...S-State Agencies |
SB 571
| Petty, Jim (R) | To amend the law concerning municipal building and zoning regulations; and to prohibit a municipality from enforcing building and zoning regulations on county property. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Committee hearing set for 10:30 a.m. - Room 272
...S-City, County and Local Affairs
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 574
| Petty, Jim (R) | To require a municipality that operates a waterworks system or sewage system to provide service to county property located within the boundaries of the municipality at the request of the county judge. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Committee hearing set for 10:30 a.m. - Room 272
...S-City, County and Local Affairs
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SB 575
| Tucker, Clarke (D) | To amend the law concerning installment fees collected in circuit and district courts; and to create the Justice System Fee Task Force. |
Bill History: |
03-28-25 S Filed 03-31-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary 04-02-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Judiciary |
SB 577
|
Petty, Jim (R)
Hall, Brad (R) |
To amend the law concerning local sales and use taxes; and to require the Department of Finance and Administration to notify local governments concerning sales and use taxes that are set to expire. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Filed 03-31-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation 04-01-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation |
SB 579
|
McKee, Matt (R)
Brown, 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: |
03-31-25 S Filed 03-31-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-01-25 S Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC ...S-State Agencies |
SB 580
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Schulz, Bart (R) |
To extend financing for purchases of vehicles and equipment for a rural fire protection district. |
Bill History: |
03-31-25 S Filed 03-31-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs 04-03-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs |
SB 584
|
Hammer, Kim (R)
Hawk, RJ (R) |
To amend the law concerning local initiative and referendum petitions. |
Bill History: |
04-01-25 S Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - OSC
...S-State Agencies
04-01-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar |
SJR 1
| King, Bryan (R) | An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to require a vote of three-fourths of each house of the General Assembly to enact, amend, or repeal laws concerning access to public records or access to public meetings. |
Bill History: |
11-20-24 S Filed 01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 2
| King, Bryan (R) | A constitutional amendment to create the Arkansas Apportionment Commission to apportion districts for the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the United States House of Representatives. |
Bill History: |
11-20-24 S Filed 01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 3
| King, Bryan (R) | A constitutional amendment concerning the membership of the State Highway Commission. |
Bill History: |
01-17-25 S Filed 01-21-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 4
|
Boyd, Justin (R)
Crawford, Cindy (R) |
A constitutional amendment to provide that the annual school election shall not be held if the proposed rate of tax levy is the same as last approved and no other matters are to be decided. |
Bill History: |
01-21-25 S Filed 01-21-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 5
| King, Bryan (R) | An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to repeal the office of Lieutenant Governor. |
Bill History: |
01-22-25 S Filed 01-22-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 6
| King, Bryan (R) | A constitutional amendment to provide that certain proceeds from the sale of medical marijuana and casino gaming shall be used for crime reduction and prevention programs and assistance for post-release supervision services. |
Bill History: |
01-30-25 S Filed 01-30-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 7
| King, Bryan (R) | An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 98, concerning medical marijuana. |
Bill History: |
01-30-25 S Filed 01-30-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 8
| King, Bryan (R) | An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100, concerning casino gaming. |
Bill History: |
01-30-25 S Filed 01-30-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 9
| King, Bryan (R) | A constitutional amendment permitting the state of Arkansas to be sued as a defendant in state court to enforce constitutional rights or as otherwise provided by law. (Shell bill) |
Bill History: |
02-03-25 S Filed 02-03-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 10
| King, Bryan (R) | A constitution amendment concerning efficiency in government; and to provide for the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency. |
Bill History: |
02-05-25 S Filed 02-05-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 11
| Payton, John (R) | A constitutional amendment to amend Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 5, to protect the right to keep and bear arms. |
Bill History: |
03-11-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 03-12-25 S Amendment 3 adopted 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 12
| Tucker, Clarke (D) | An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution requiring the General Assembly to establish by law a revised election process. |
Bill History: |
02-06-25 S Filed 02-06-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 13
|
Dotson, Jim (R)
Lundstrum, Robin (R) |
A constitutional amendment to allow a candidate for Supreme Court justice, Court of Appeals judge, circuit judge, or district judge to declare his or her party affiliation or independent status when running for judicial office. |
Bill History: |
02-10-25 S Filed 02-10-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 14
| Dotson, Jim (R) | A constitutional amendment concerning the determination of the true value in money of real property for assessment purposes. (Shell bill) |
Bill History: |
02-10-25 S Filed 02-10-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 15
|
Dismang, Jonathan (R)
Beaty, Howard (R) |
A constitutional amendment concerning economic development in the State of Arkansas; and authorizing the General Assembly to provide for the creation of economic development districts to promote economic development. |
Bill History: |
03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-State Agencies
03-12-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 16
| Crowell, Steve (R) | An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to exempt certain real property from property tax; and to create property tax exemptions for certain individuals. (Shell bill) |
Bill History: |
02-27-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-State Agencies
03-03-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-State Agencies 03-03-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
SJR 17
|
Dotson, Jim (R)
Long, Wayne (R) |
An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to create the "Arkansas Taxpayer Bill of Rights." |
Bill History: |
03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-State Agencies
03-12-25 S Amendment 1 adopted 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 18
| Payton, John (R) | The Citizens Only Voting Amendment. |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 S Filed 02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 19
| Johnson, Mark (R) | An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to exempt food and food ingredients from the excise tax levied under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 75. |
Bill History: |
03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-State Agencies
03-19-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-State Agencies 03-19-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
SJR 20
| King, Bryan (R) | A constitutional amendment concerning the vote requirements for approval of constitutional amendments at the general election. (shell resolution) |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 S Filed 02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 21
| King, Bryan (R) | A constitutional amendment concerning the vote requirements for approval of initiated acts and constitutional amendments. (shell resolution) |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 S Filed 02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 22
|
Leding, Greg (D)
Worthen, Diana Gonzales (D) |
A constitutional amendment concerning the qualifications to vote in an election. |
Bill History: |
02-12-25 S Filed 02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SJR 23
| Johnson, Mark (R) | A constitutional amendment to provide that proceeds generated under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 91, may be applied to multilane highway improvements. (Shell resolution) |
Bill History: |
03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court
...S-State Agencies
03-19-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-State Agencies 03-19-25 S Withdrawn from further consideration |
SJR 24
| Johnson, Mark (R) | An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution concerning initiatives, referenda, and constitutional amendments referred to voters. |
Bill History: |
03-28-25 S Amendment(s) Filed 03-31-25 S Amendment 2 adopted 04-02-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies |
SR 10
| Wallace, Dave (R) | To honor, on February 5, 2025, the sesquicentennial of the founding of the City of Osceola. |
Bill History: |
02-03-25 S Filed 02-05-25 S Adopted |