ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Miscellaneous
03-25-2025 - 17:12:50

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HB 1033   
McCullough, Tippi (D) To create the "Arkansas Red Flag Law"; and to create an extreme risk protection order and warrant.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 11-20-24 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary
01-16-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
01-17-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Judiciary


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 11-21-24 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
01-29-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
01-28-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-18-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-19-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 12-09-24 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
01-15-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
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 1069   
Meeks, Stephen (R) To observe standard time year-round and to eliminate daylight saving time in Arkansas.
Position: Oppose
Bill History: 12-18-24 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
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
02-12-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-13-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
02-20-25 H Moved to deferred list H-State Agencies
03-10-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
03-12-25 H Set for special order of business on ...H-State Agencies
03-12-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
03-12-25 H Committee motion for D.P. as amended Failed
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies


HB 1071   
Richardson, Scott (R)
Bryant, Joshua (R)
To amend the Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act of 2016; and to provide protections for an individual whose photograph, voice, or likeness is reproduced through means of artificial intelligence and used commercially.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 12-19-24 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary
01-23-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary
01-23-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary
01-27-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
01-27-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 1)
01-27-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Judiciary
02-12-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Judiciary
02-11-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
02-12-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Judiciary
02-13-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-13-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
02-13-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0)
02-18-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary
02-18-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary
02-19-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-19-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-19-25 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: 159 )


HB 1082   
Gramlich, Zachary (R)
Boyd, Justin (R)
To create the Arkansas Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-13-25 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Aging, Children, Legislative & Military
01-21-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Aging, Children, Legislative & Military
01-22-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
01-23-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
01-30-25 H Amendment 2 adopted
02-07-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-10-25 H Amendment 3 adopted
02-18-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-19-25 H Amendment 4 adopted
02-24-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-25-25 H Amendment 5 adopted
02-25-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-26-25 H Amendment 6 adopted
02-27-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-03-25 H Amendment 7 adopted
03-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 itary ...H-Aging, Children, Legislative & Military
03-04-25 H Meeting cancelled for 03/05/25 litary ...H-Aging, Children, Legislative & Military
03-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 itary ...H-Aging, Children, Legislative & Military
03-11-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration
03-11-25 H Motion to withdraw from committee carried H-Aging, Children, Legislative & Militar


HB 1148   
Vaught, DeAnn (R)
Johnson, Blake (R)
To create the Arkansas Privacy Act; and to address certain images captured by unmanned aircraft systems.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-15-25 H Filed
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 Moved to deferred list H-Judiciary
02-04-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-05-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
02-07-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-10-25 H Amendment 2 adopted
02-17-25 H Amendment 3 adopted
03-03-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-04-25 H Amendment 4 adopted
03-10-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-11-25 H Amendment 5 adopted
03-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary


HB 1278   
Steimel, Trey (R)
Crowell, Steve (R)
To require surveyors to take certain actions before entering onto a commercial poultry farm.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-28-25 H Filed
01-28-25 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 On floor for consideration in the House
02-06-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0)
02-06-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Agriculture and Economic Development
02-11-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development
02-11-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Agriculture and Economic Development
02-12-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-12-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
02-12-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 24/N: 2)
02-13-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor
02-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 99 )


HB 1335   
Warren, Les (R) To create the Every Arkansan Retirement Plan Opportunity Act. (Shell bill)
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-30-25 H Filed
01-30-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Journal Committee


HB 1533   
Gramlich, Zachary (R)
Boyd, Justin (R)
To create the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-19-25 H Filed
02-19-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce
02-26-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce
03-03-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce
03-04-25 H Amendment 1 adopted


HB 1656   
Beck, Rick (R)
Davis, Breanne (R)
To amend the law regarding oil and gas production and conservation
Position: Oppose
Bill History: 03-04-25 H Filed
03-04-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room A velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-12-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-13-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-13-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-13-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 81/N: 11)
03-13-25 S Received in the Senate - 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 Amendment(s) Filed
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


HB 1666   
Meeks, Stephen (R) To amend the law concerning the Arkansas Self-funded Cyber Response Program.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-04-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Communications and Information Technology
03-06-25 H Committee hearing set for noon - MAC Room B hnology ...H-Communications and Information Technology
03-06-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Communications and Information Technology
03-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-10-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
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
03-19-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs


HB 1723   
Pilkington, Aaron (R)
Scott, Jamie (D)
To amend Initiated Act 1 of 2000, also known as the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act; and to direct the Arkansas Minority Health Commission to establish and administer a grant program for school-based health centers.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-10-25 H Filed
03-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor


HB 1739   
Brown, Matt (R)
Dees, Tyler (R)
To adopt the Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-11-25 H Filed
03-11-25 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 1762   
Hall, Brad (R)
Petty, Jim (R)
To require revocation of a permit for the disposal of poultry processing plant waste in an agricultural or pastoral application for a certain number of violations.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-12-25 H Filed
03-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-20-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor


HB 1820   
Brown, Matt (R) To regulate automatic renewal and continuous service offers.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-17-25 H Filed
03-18-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce


HB 1850   
Johnson, Lee (R) To amend the law concerning ground ambulance services; to clarify the minimum allowable reimbursement for ground ambulance services; and to declare an emergency.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-19-25 H Filed
03-19-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce


HB 1852   
Moore, Jeremiah (R)
Stone, Matt (R)
To establish a right to repair for certain agricultural equipment.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-19-25 H Filed
03-19-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-20-25 H Amendment(s) Filed


HB 1863   
Johnson, Lee (R)
Irvin, Missy (R)
To amend the Transportation Benefit Manager Act; and to declare an emergency.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-19-25 H Filed
03-20-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce


HB 1867   
McKenzie, Brit (R) To establish the No Government Trespassing Act; and to prohibit game warden trespass onto private land.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-20-25 H Filed
03-20-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies


SB 3   
Sullivan, Dan (R) To prohibit discrimination or preferential treatment by the state of Arkansas and other public entities.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 11-20-24 S Filed
01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
01-13-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
01-21-25 S Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies
01-21-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
01-28-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies
01-28-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies
01-29-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
01-29-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
01-29-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 24/N: 7)
01-29-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-State Agencies
01-31-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-03-25 H Amendment 2 adopted
02-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
02-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-State Agencies
02-05-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Carried
02-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-06-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-06-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 65/N: 27)
02-06-25 S Received from House as amended - referred to S-State Agencies
02-11-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies
02-11-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies
02-12-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
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 8   
Payton, John (R) An Act for the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality supplemental appropriation.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 12-09-24 S Filed
01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to Joint Budget
02-20-25 S Referred to subcommittee JBC - Special Language Subcommittee
03-13-25 S Amendment(s) Filed


SB 16   
Boyd, Justin (R)
Rose, Ryan (R)
To amend the law concerning the discharge of a firearm at a train; and to increase the fine that may be imposed for the discharge of a firearm at a train or for throwing other objects at a train.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 12-20-24 S Filed
01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
01-27-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
01-27-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
01-28-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
01-28-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
01-28-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 2)
01-28-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Transportation
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
02-04-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation
02-04-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Transportation
02-05-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-05-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 91/N: 2)
02-05-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor
02-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 27 )


SB 50   
Boyd, Justin (R)
Wing, Carlton (R)
To require a legislative study of workforce and social services reform; and to require consideration of legislation necessary to address issues identified during the study.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-13-25 S Filed
01-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
01-21-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
01-22-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
02-05-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-05-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-06-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-06-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
02-06-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 0)
02-06-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-07-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-13-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-13-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-17-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-17-25 H Re-referred to committee H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-18-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-18-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-19-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-19-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-19-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 89/N: 0)
02-20-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor
02-24-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 145 )


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-14-25 S Filed
01-15-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs
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 61   
Hill, Ricky (R)
Vaught, DeAnn (R)
To authorize veterinary telemedicine in this state; and to set certain standards for veterinary telemedicine.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-14-25 S Filed
01-15-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Agriculture and Economic Development
01-21-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development
01-21-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Agriculture and Economic Development
01-22-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
01-22-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 2)
01-22-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
01-29-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
01-29-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
01-30-25 H Placed on the House calendar
01-30-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-03-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-03-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-03-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 0)
02-03-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor
02-06-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 18 )


SB 68   
Hill, Ricky (R)
Vaught, DeAnn (R)
To allow veterinary technicians, veterinary technologists, and veterinary technician specialists to go to a location other than the location of the supervising veterinarian to provide services based on an emergency call.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-15-25 S Filed
01-15-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Agriculture and Economic Development
01-21-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development
01-21-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Agriculture and Economic Development
01-22-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
01-22-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 1)
01-22-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
01-29-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
01-29-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
01-30-25 H Placed on the House calendar
01-30-25 H Passed over on calendar
02-03-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-03-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-03-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 0)
02-03-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor
02-06-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 19 )


SB 249   
Stone, Matt (R)
Beaty, Howard (R)
To amend the law concerning violations and penalties related to forestry; and to amend the powers of the Arkansas Forestry Commission.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-18-25 S Filed
02-18-25 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: 33/N: 0)
02-26-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-06-25 H Passed over on calendar
03-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-10-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 96/N: 1)
03-11-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor
03-11-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 291 )


SB 253   
Hill, Ricky (R)
Hawk, RJ (R)
To amend the definition of a manufactured home unit.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-18-25 S Filed
02-18-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
02-24-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
02-24-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
02-25-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-25-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
02-25-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0)
02-25-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Transportation
03-04-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation
03-04-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Transportation
03-05-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-05-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
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 368   
Irvin, Missy (R)
Shepherd, Matthew (R)
To amend the law concerning mineral, timber, and other resources on state lands; to reduce membership of the Natural Resources Committee; and to amend the notification related to leases and permits.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-04-25 S Filed
03-04-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-13-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-17-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-17-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
03-17-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0)
03-17-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
03-19-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 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 382   
Crowell, Steve (R)
Cavenaugh, Frances (R)
To repeal the requirement that the Arkansas Development Finance Authority submit a report concerning the Capital Access Fund.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-05-25 S Filed
03-05-25 S Introduced and referred to 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-Revenue and Taxation
03-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation
03-20-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Revenue and Taxation


SB 383   
Crowell, Steve (R)
Cavenaugh, Frances (R)
To repeal the annual report required under the Venture Capital Investment Act of 2001.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-05-25 S Filed
03-05-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Agriculture and Economic Development
03-05-25 S Motion to withdraw from committee carried S-Agriculture and Economic Development
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-Revenue and Taxation
03-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation
03-20-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Revenue and Taxation


SB 397   
Wallace, Dave (R)
Rye, Johnny (R)
To protect confidential personal information of rail employees in reports involving railroad fatalities.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-06-25 S Filed
03-06-25 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
03-18-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
03-18-25 S Amendment 1 adopted


SB 432   
Petty, Jim (R)
Warren, Les (R)
To amend the law concerning accountants; and to amend the definition of substantial equivalency for the practice of accountancy.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-11-25 S Filed
03-11-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce
03-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
03-13-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Insurance and Commerce
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-Insurance and Commerce
03-19-25 H Committee hearing 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


SB 460   
Irvin, Missy (R) To modify the Compliance Advisory Panel; to repeal the Marketing Recyclables Program of the Compliance Advisory Panel; and to declare an emergency.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-13-25 S Filed
03-13-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-17-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
03-19-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-19-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-20-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
03-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 0)
03-20-25 S Emergency clause adopted
03-20-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor


SB 478   
Stubblefield, Gary (R) To create the Arkansas Diesel Engine Freedom Act of 2025; and to prohibit state enforcement of federal regulation of certain types of diesel engines.
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 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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-17-25 S Filed
03-17-25 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
03-20-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies


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 552   
Hammer, Kim (R)
Eaves, Les (R)
To clarify the definition of "principal office" used under the Arkansas Business Corporation Act of 1987 and the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-20-25 S Filed
03-20-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-30-25 S Filed
01-30-25 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


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