ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Economic Development
03-25-2025 - 17:12:48

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Track: Economic Dev & Transportation   Request Date: 0- 0-0000 thru 99-99-9999

HB 1371   
Wardlaw, Jeff (R)
Hill, Ricky (R)
To repeal the requirement for the completion of a human trafficking prevention course for the issuance of a commercial driver license.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 H Filed
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation
02-05-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
02-11-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation
02-14-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Transportation
02-20-25 H Amendment 1 adopted


HB 1372   
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Hammer, Kim (R)
To encourage the award of economic development funding to new businesses and businesses established within the previous five years.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 H Filed
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-06-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-10-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-11-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration


HB 1373   
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Hammer, Kim (R)
To encourage the award of workforce development funding to new businesses and businesses that have been in operation for less than five years.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 H Filed
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-06-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-10-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-11-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration


HB 1374   
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Hammer, Kim (R)
Concerning a report by the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission on contracts awarded to businesses in operation for less than five years.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 H Filed
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-06-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-10-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-10-25 H Failed (Vote: N: 37/Y: 29)
02-11-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration


HB 1375   
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Hammer, Kim (R)
To require a report concerning funds supporting programs for individuals starting new businesses or businesses established within the previous five years.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 H Filed
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-06-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-10-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-11-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration


HB 1376   
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Hammer, Kim (R)
To encourage state agencies to award a portion of state contracts to Arkansas businesses that have been in operation for less than five years.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 H Filed
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-06-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-10-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-11-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration


HB 1377   
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Hammer, Kim (R)
To require a report concerning economic development funding supporting organizations or programs for new businesses or businesses established within the previous five years.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 H Filed
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-06-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-10-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-11-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration


HB 1460   
Rose, Ryan (R) To amend the law concerning appointments to certain boards, commissions, and councils based on congressional district.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 H Filed
02-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
02-19-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-State Agencies
02-20-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
02-26-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-26-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-26-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 91/N: 0)
02-26-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies
03-11-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies
03-11-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies
03-12-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-12-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0)
03-13-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor
03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 324 )


HB 1519   
Cavenaugh, Frances (R)
Gilmore, Ben (R)
To allow the Secretary of the Department of Commerce to participate in the hiring and contracting of employees for the State Insurance Department, State Bank Department, and State Securities Department.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-18-25 H Filed
02-18-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce
03-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce
03-11-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-11-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce
03-19-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Insurance and Commerce
03-20-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-20-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0)
03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies


HB 1521   
Cavenaugh, Frances (R)
Petty, Jim (R)
To repeal certain unused, underused, or unfunded tax incentives.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-18-25 H Filed
02-18-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation
03-04-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation
03-03-25 H Meeting cancelled for 03/04/25 ...H-Revenue and Taxation
03-04-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration
03-06-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation


HB 1569   
Long, Wayne (R)
Payton, John (R)
To create the Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025; to amend the law concerning commercial drivers; to create penalties for offenses committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle; and to declare an emergency.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-24-25 H Filed
02-25-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation
02-28-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Transportation
03-11-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-12-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-18-25 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


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-10-25 H Filed
03-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-12-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-12-25 H Pulled down with no committee motion H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-17-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-18-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-19-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Failed (Vote: Y: 7/N: 6)


HB 1745   
Hawk, RJ (R)
Hammer, Kim (R)
To require certain commercial driver license holders to possess a United States work authorization to operate a commercial motor vehicle in the state; and to create related offenses.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-11-25 H Filed
03-11-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation
03-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation
03-18-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-18-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 1 tation ...H-Public Transportation
03-19-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-20-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-20-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 93/N: 1)
03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Judiciary


HB 1757   
Carr, Joey (R)
Bryant, Joshua (R)
To amend the law concerning railroads; and to create the offense of tampering with rail infrastructure.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-12-25 H Filed
03-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Transportation
03-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation
03-18-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-18-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 1 tation ...H-Public Transportation
03-19-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-20-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-20-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 90/N: 6)
03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Judiciary


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.
Position: Support
Bill History: 03-14-25 H Filed
03-17-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-17-25 H Filed
03-17-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-19-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-20-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-20-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 72/N: 7)
03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs


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.
Position: Support
Bill History: 03-17-25 H Filed
03-17-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation
03-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation


SB 96   
Penzo, Clint (R) To amend the law concerning detachment by a regional airport authority; and to repeal regional airport authority detachment.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-23-25 S Filed
01-23-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
02-03-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
02-06-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
03-19-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs


SB 218   
Dismang, Jonathan (R)
Steimel, Trey (R)
To amend the Arkansas Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant Program.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-11-25 S Filed
02-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Agriculture and Economic Development
02-25-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development
02-25-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Agriculture and Economic Development
02-26-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-26-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0)
02-26-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-19-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-20-25 H Placed on the House calendar


SB 345   
Irvin, Missy (R)
Dalby, Carol (R)
To promote tourism and economic development by improving the efficiency of the private club permitting process of hotels, restaurants, and large-event facilities; and to remove an overly burdensome tax requirement.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-27-25 S Filed
02-27-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-04-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-06-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-10-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-10-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
03-10-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 2)
03-10-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Rules
03-12-25 H Committee hearing set for 12:00 P.M. - MAC B ...H-Rules
03-12-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 1 ...H-Rules
03-12-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-13-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-17-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-17-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-17-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 88/N: 2)
03-17-25 S Received from House as amended - referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-18-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-18-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended d Local Affairs ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-19-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-19-25 S Senate concurred in House amendment
03-20-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor


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.
Position: Support
Bill History: 03-03-25 S Filed
03-03-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-11-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-11-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-12-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-12-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
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
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development


SB 378   
Crowell, Steve (R)
Cavenaugh, Frances (R)
To repeal the requirement that the Arkansas Economic Development Commission submit a quarterly report concerning the training activities of the Arkansas Industry Training Program.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-05-25 S Filed
03-05-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Education
03-05-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-Education
03-05-25 S Re-referred to committee S-Revenue and Taxation
03-12-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-Revenue and Taxation
03-12-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Revenue and Taxation
03-13-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-13-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0)
03-13-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-19-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-20-25 H Placed on the House calendar


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-11-25 S Filed
03-11-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-18-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-18-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-19-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-19-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
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


SB 424   
Stubblefield, Gary (R)
Hudson, Ashley (D)
To amend the law concerning the accountability and transparency of a municipal improvement district.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-11-25 S Filed
03-11-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-13-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-17-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-17-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0)
03-17-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-19-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-19-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-20-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-20-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-20-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 94/N: 0)
03-21-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor


SB 465   
Davis, Breanne (R)
Dalby, Carol (R)
To provide for a sales and use tax refund for a speculative development project; to require concurrent financial incentive agreements under the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-14-25 S Filed
03-17-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-17-25 S Filed
03-17-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
03-19-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-20-25 S Filed
03-20-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs


SB 561   
Johnson, Mark (R) To allow for the issuance of an additional temporary preprinted paper buyer's tag in certain circumstances; and to create a penalty for the use of an expired temporary preprinted paper buyer's tag.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-24-25 S Filed


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