ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Construction and Real Estate
03-25-2025 - 17:12:50

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Track: Construction & Real Estate   Request Date: 0- 0-0000 thru 99-99-9999

HB 1049   
Tosh, Dwight (R)
Caldwell, Ronald (R)
To amend Arkansas law concerning criminal offenses; and to criminalize unlawful squatting.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 11-21-24 H Filed
01-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary
02-04-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary
02-03-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-04-25 H Amendment 2 adopted
02-06-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary
02-06-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary
02-10-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-10-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 89/N: 2)
02-10-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Judiciary
02-12-25 S Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Judiciary
02-12-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 1 ...S-Judiciary
02-13-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-13-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
02-17-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-17-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
02-17-25 S Passed over on calendar
02-18-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-18-25 S Amendment 2 adopted
02-19-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-19-25 S Passed over on calendar
02-24-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-24-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
02-24-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 0)
02-25-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-25-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-25-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
02-26-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor
02-27-25 H Placed on the House calendar
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.
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 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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-15-25 H Filed
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 1205   
Bentley, Mary (R)
Payton, John (R)
To amend the independent inspections of a modular building for code compliance; and to declare an emergency.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-22-25 H Filed
01-22-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce
01-27-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
01-29-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce
01-29-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
01-29-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 2 ommerce ...H-Insurance and Commerce
01-30-25 H Amendment 2 adopted
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: 99/N: 0)
02-03-25 H Emergency clause adopted
02-03-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce
02-06-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
02-05-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/06/25 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
02-11-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
02-11-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Insurance and Commerce
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: 31/N: 0)
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 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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-27-25 H Filed
01-27-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs
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
03-03-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-04-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-12-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Carried
03-12-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs
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: 99/N: 0)
03-13-25 S Received in the Senate - 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 S-City, County and Local Affairs
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 1274   
Warren, Les (R)
Penzo, Clint (R)
To allow a title insurance agent, title insurer, or title company to pay real property taxes in conjunction with the issuance of a title.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-27-25 H Filed
01-27-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs
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
03-05-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-10-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-12-25 H Committee Motion for Do Pass Carried
03-12-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs
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: 98/N: 0)
03-13-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation


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 1308   
Steimel, Trey (R)
Johnson, Blake (R)
Concerning unfair practices related to residential real estate repair contracts; and to regulate soliciting residential contractors and tree trimmers.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-29-25 H Filed
01-29-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce
02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce
02-25-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce
03-12-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-13-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-13-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-17-25 H Amendment 2 adopted
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce


HB 1320   
Wooldridge, Jeremy (R)
Tucker, Clarke (D)
To amend the law concerning crisis stabilization units and healthcare insurers.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-30-25 H Filed
01-30-25 H Introduced and referred to 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: 96/N: 0)
03-20-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 H Filed
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce
02-10-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Insurance and Commerce
02-24-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-25-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-03-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce
03-05-25 H Do pass as amended no. 3 ommerce ...H-Insurance and Commerce
03-05-25 H Amendment 2 adopted
03-06-25 H Amendment 3 adopted
03-10-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-10-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 0)
03-10-25 S Received in the Senate - 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: 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 1386   
Cavenaugh, Frances (R)
Bryant, Joshua (R)
To amend the law concerning the assessment of property; to amend the law concerning substantial improvements to real property; and to amend the method of valuation for real property under Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 5.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 H Filed
02-03-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Revenue and Taxation
02-06-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation
02-05-25 H Meeting cancelled for 02/06/25 ...H-Revenue and Taxation
02-07-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Revenue and Taxation
02-26-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
02-27-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-06-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-Revenue and Taxation
03-06-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Revenue and Taxation
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: 99/N: 0)
03-10-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Revenue and Taxation
03-19-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-Revenue and Taxation
03-19-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Revenue and Taxation
03-20-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-20-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
03-20-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 1)


HB 1445   
McKenzie, Brit (R)
Bryant, Joshua (R)
To prohibit certain restrictions on the regulation of short-term rentals.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-10-25 H Filed
02-10-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs
02-12-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs
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 1447   
Long, Wayne (R)
Hill, Ricky (R)
To exempt a septic system installer licensed under the Arkansas Sewage Disposal Systems Act from licensure as a plumber.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-11-25 H Filed
02-11-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-12-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-18-25 H Meeting 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: 93/N: 0)
02-19-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-26-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-26-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended Welfare and Labor ...S-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-27-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-27-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
03-03-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-03-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
03-03-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0)
03-04-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-04-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-04-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
03-04-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor
03-06-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 255 )


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-11-25 H Filed
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


HB 1453   
Meeks, Stephen (R) To amend the Horizontal Property Act; and to regulate property owners' associations.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-11-25 H Filed
02-11-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs
02-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs
02-20-25 H Withdrawn from further consideration


HB 1466   
Achor, Brandon (R)
Boyd, Justin (R)
To amend the Fair Mortgage Lending Act.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-12-25 H Filed
02-12-25 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
02-26-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Insurance and Commerce
02-27-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-27-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-27-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 96/N: 0)
02-27-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce
03-06-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
03-06-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Insurance and Commerce
03-10-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-10-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0)
03-11-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor
03-12-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 262 )


HB 1468   
Cozart, Bruce (R)
Petty, Jim (R)
To amend Arkansas law concerning claims against home improvement contractors, residential building contractors, and suppliers.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-13-25 H Filed
02-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-14-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-13-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-13-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-17-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-18-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-19-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-19-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-19-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 96/N: 0)
03-19-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce


HB 1479   
Warren, Les (R)
Penzo, Clint (R)
To amend the law concerning scrivener's affidavits; and to allow a licensed engineer, surveyor, or notary public to execute and record a scrivener's affidavit in certain circumstances.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary
02-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary
02-18-25 H 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 Passed (Vote: Y: 93/N: 0)
02-19-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Judiciary
03-10-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 171 ...S-Judiciary
03-10-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 1 & 2 ...S-Judiciary
03-10-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
03-12-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-12-25 S Amendments 1 & 2 adopted
03-13-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-13-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 34/N: 0)
03-13-25 H Received from Senate as amended - referred to H-Judiciary
03-18-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary
03-18-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary
03-19-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-19-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-19-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 1
03-19-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-19-25 H House concurred in Senate amendment 2
03-19-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor


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.
Position: Support
Bill History: 02-17-25 H Filed
02-17-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-03-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-04-25 H Amendment 1 adopted
03-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-06-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-06-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 67/N: 19)
03-06-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-11-25 S Meeting set for 10:30 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-11-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs
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: 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 1524   
Wooldridge, Jeremy (R)
Gilmore, Ben (R)
To amend the law concerning the bidding procedure for the construction of buildings and facilities.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-18-25 H Filed
02-18-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
03-05-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
03-05-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-State Agencies
03-06-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-06-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-06-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0)
03-06-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-State Agencies
03-20-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies


HB 1558   
McGrew, Richard (R)
Caldwell, Ronald (R)
To amend the law concerning the Arkansas Real Estate Commission; to create a property management broker and property management associate license; and to amend the Real Estate License Law.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-24-25 H Filed
02-24-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce
02-26-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce
02-26-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Insurance and Commerce
02-27-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-27-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-27-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 95/N: 0)
02-27-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Insurance and Commerce
03-06-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
03-05-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
03-05-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
03-11-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
03-11-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Insurance and Commerce
03-13-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-13-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 4)
03-13-25 H Received from Senate as amended - referred to 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 House concurred in Senate amendment 1
03-20-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor


HB 1560   
McGrew, Richard (R)
Caldwell, Ronald (R)
To amend the law concerning public works contracts; and to require pricing information for lighting components for public works projects.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-24-25 H Filed
02-24-25 H Introduced and referred to H-State Agencies
03-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
03-12-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-State Agencies
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 1562   
Gazaway, Jimmy (R) Concerning the termination of an oral lease of farmlands; and to amend the law concerning notice of termination.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-24-25 H Filed
02-24-25 H Introduced and 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
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-Agriculture and Economic Development


HB 1605   
Wing, Carlton (R)
Bryant, Joshua (R)
To amend the Construction Manager-General Contractor method of procurement pilot program to make the Construction Manager-General Contractor method of procurement program permanent for the State Highway Commission.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-26-25 H Filed
02-26-25 H Introduced and 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: 94/N: 2)
03-05-25 S Received in the Senate - Referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
03-10-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
03-10-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
03-11-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-11-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
03-11-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0)
03-12-25 H Enrolled in the House - Sent to Governor
03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 328 )


HB 1627   
Barnett, Lincoln (D) To amend the law concerning property tax relief; and to require counties to provide notice to taxpayers concerning certain property tax relief offered under Arkansas law.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-27-25 H Filed
02-27-25 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
03-12-25 H Moved to deferred list H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-13-25 H Amendment(s) Filed
03-17-25 H Amendment 1 adopted


HB 1680   
Vaught, DeAnn (R) To prevent a foreign-party-controlled business from leasing land; and to prohibit a prohibited foreign party from holding an interest in real property or agricultural land in certain circumstances.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-04-25 H Filed
03-04-25 H Introduced and 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


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-11-25 H Filed
03-11-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Insurance and Commerce
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce


HB 1754   
Gonzales, Justin (R) To create the Private Property Protection Act; and to prohibit certain property use restrictions by governmental entities.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-12-25 H Filed
03-12-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Judiciary
03-20-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-13-25 H Filed
03-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
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


HB 1790   
McKenzie, Brit (R)
Bryant, Joshua (R)
To amend the law concerning the regulation of short-term rentals by a local government.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-13-25 H Filed
03-13-25 H Introduced and referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs
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)


SB 69   
Clark, Alan (R) Concerning the recordation and filing of a deed or other instrument that conveys real property or an interest in real property.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-15-25 S Filed
01-15-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs
01-28-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
01-28-25 S Moved to deferred list S-City, County and Local Affairs


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-21-25 S Filed
01-21-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs
02-06-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
02-05-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/06/25 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
02-07-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
02-11-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
02-10-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
02-13-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
02-12-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/13/25 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
02-18-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
02-18-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 2 d Local Affairs ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
02-19-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-19-25 S Amendment 2 adopted
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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-23-25 S Filed
01-23-25 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
02-13-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
02-17-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
02-27-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
02-27-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-04-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-04-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 28/N: 3)
03-04-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-City, County and Local Affairs
03-19-25 H Meeting 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


SB 146   
Crowell, Steve (R)
Moore, Jeremiah (R)
To amend the definition of "recreational purpose" as used in relation to the liability of a property owner who makes land available to the public for recreational purposes.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-30-25 S Filed
01-30-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Agriculture and Economic Development
02-04-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 309 nt ...S-Agriculture and Economic Development
02-04-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Agriculture and Economic Development
02-05-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
02-05-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0)
02-05-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-12-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 138 velopment ...H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-12-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Agriculture, Forestry, Economic Development
02-13-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-13-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
02-13-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 98/N: 0)
02-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 100 )


SB 165   
Dotson, Jim (R)
Gazaway, Jimmy (R)
To amend the law concerning competitive sealed proposals under the Arkansas Procurement Law.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 01-30-25 S Filed
01-30-25 S Introduced and referred to S-State Agencies
02-06-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court ...S-State Agencies
02-06-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-State Agencies
02-10-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-10-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
02-10-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 0)
02-10-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-State Agencies
02-24-25 H Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Room 151 ...H-State Agencies
02-24-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-State Agencies
02-25-25 H Placed on the House calendar
02-25-25 H Passed over on calendar
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: 88/N: 4)
02-26-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor
02-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 206 )


SB 186   
Bryant, Joshua (R)
Womack, Richard (R)
To amend the law concerning financial statements required to be submitted by a licensee of the Contractors Licensing Board.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-03-25 S Filed
02-03-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce
02-06-25 S Meeting set for 9:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
02-05-25 S Meeting cancelled for 02/06/25 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
02-11-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
02-11-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
02-11-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended 1 ommerce ...S-Insurance and Commerce
02-13-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-13-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
02-17-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-17-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
02-17-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 33/N: 0)
02-17-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-19-25 H Moved to deferred list H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-27-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 130 ...H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
02-27-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Health, Welfare and Labor
03-03-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-03-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-03-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 74/N: 0)
03-03-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor
03-04-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 235 )


SB 202   
Hickey, Jimmy (R)
Beaty, Howard (R)
To amend the law concerning statutory bonding requirements for construction projects of the State Highway Commission.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-05-25 S Filed
02-05-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
02-10-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
02-12-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
02-13-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
02-17-25 S Meeting set for Upon adjournment - Old Supreme Court Affairs ...S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
02-17-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Transportation, Technology & Leg. Affairs
02-18-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
02-18-25 S On floor for consideration in the Senate
02-18-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)
02-18-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Public Transportation
02-25-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - MAC Room B ...H-Public Transportation
02-25-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Public Transportation
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: 93/N: 0)
02-26-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor
02-27-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 217 )


SB 204   
Penzo, Clint (R)
Moore, Jeremiah (R)
To exempt from gross income a gain by a taxpayer resulting from the acquisition of property under the right of eminent domain or the threat of condemnation.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-06-25 S Filed
02-06-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Revenue and Taxation
02-10-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Revenue and Taxation
03-12-25 S Amendment 1 adopted


SB 215   
Bryant, Joshua (R)
McKenzie, Brit (R)
To amend the permissible uses for real estate donated by a public school district; and to amend the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-11-25 S Filed
02-11-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Education
02-17-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 207 ...S-Education
02-20-25 S Moved to deferred list S-Education


SB 298   
Rice, Terry (R)
Richmond, Marcus (R)
To repeal the law concerning the setting aside of a decree to quiet title to land to allow for finality in quiet title actions.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-25-25 S Filed
02-25-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary
03-05-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Judiciary
03-05-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Judiciary
03-06-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-06-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 32/N: 1)
03-06-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Judiciary
03-11-25 H Committee hearing set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Judiciary
03-11-25 H Reported from committee - Do pass H-Judiciary
03-12-25 H Placed on the House calendar
03-12-25 H On floor for consideration in the House
03-12-25 H Passed (Vote: Y: 99/N: 0)
03-13-25 S Enrolled in the Senate - Sent to Governor
03-18-25 G Signed by the Governor (Act: 320 )


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-26-25 S Filed
02-26-25 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 Amendment(s) Filed
03-13-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended d Local Affairs ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-17-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-17-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
03-18-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
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


SB 323   
Bryant, Joshua (R)
McCollum, Austin (R)
To amend the Horizontal Property Act.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 02-26-25 S Filed
02-26-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce
03-11-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
03-11-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Insurance and Commerce
03-12-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-12-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 35/N: 0)
03-12-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Insurance and Commerce
03-19-25 H Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 149 ...H-Insurance and Commerce


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 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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-11-25 S Filed
03-11-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Insurance and Commerce
03-18-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 171 ...S-Insurance and Commerce
03-17-25 S Amendment 1 adopted
03-18-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass S-Insurance and Commerce
03-19-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
03-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 25/N: 6)
03-19-25 H Received in the House - Referred to H-Insurance and Commerce


SB 448   
Petty, Jim (R)
Lundstrum, Robin (R)
To authorize the financing of energy efficiency improvements, alternative energy improvements, building resiliency improvements, and water conservation improvements.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-12-25 S Filed
03-12-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-20-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-20-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended d Local Affairs ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-20-25 S Amendment(s) Filed


SB 456   
Petty, Jim (R)
Burkes, Rebecca (R)
An Act to create the Home Opportunities Made Easier Act; and for other purposes.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-13-25 S Filed
03-13-25 S Introduced and 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 S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-19-25 S Placed on the Senate calendar
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 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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-18-25 S Filed
03-18-25 S Introduced and referred to S-Judiciary
03-19-25 S Amendment(s) Filed
03-20-25 S Amendment 1 adopted


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.
Position: Monitor
Bill History: 03-18-25 S Introduced and referred to S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-20-25 S Meeting set for 10:00 a.m. - Room 272 ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-20-25 S Reported from committee - Do pass as amended d Local Affairs ...S-City, County and Local Affairs
03-20-25 S Amendment(s) Filed


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