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2025R: SB533 ACT 934

TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS BY THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW REGULATION AND PURCHASE OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS.

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Mar 20, 2025, 12:35 p.m. CTSenateFiled
Mar 20, 2025, 3:46 p.m. CTSenateRead first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE
Apr 1, 2025, 2:01 p.m. CTSenateReturned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 1
Apr 2, 2025, 8:12 a.m. CTSenatePlaced on second reading for purpose of amendment.
Apr 2, 2025, 8:12 a.m. CTSenateAmendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
Apr 2, 2025, 1:11 p.m. CTSenateREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
Apr 3, 2025, 3:38 p.m. CTSenateRead the third time and passed. ·
Apr 3, 2025, 3:39 p.m. CTSenateOrdered immediately transmitted to the House.
Apr 3, 2025, 5:03 p.m. CTHouseRECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
Apr 3, 2025, 7:16 p.m. CTHouseRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on HOUSE RULES
Apr 8, 2025, 8:42 a.m. CTHousePlaced on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
Apr 8, 2025, 8:42 a.m. CTHouseAmendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
Apr 8, 2025, 10:45 a.m. CTHouseREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
Apr 9, 2025, 3:07 p.m. CTHouseReturned by the Committee Do Pass
Apr 14, 2025, 4:45 p.m. CTHouseRead the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. ·
Apr 14, 2025, 4:45 p.m. CTHouseReturned to Senate as passed, as amended # 1
Apr 14, 2025, 8:15 p.m. CTSenateReturned from the House as passed as amended # 1 .
Apr 15, 2025, 1:33 p.m. CTSenatePlaced on second reading for purpose of amendment.
Apr 15, 2025, 1:34 p.m. CTSenateHouse Amendment No. 1 read first time, rule suspended, read second time and concurred in.
Apr 15, 2025, 1:34 p.m. CTSenateRules suspended.
Apr 15, 2025, 1:34 p.m. CTSenateRead the third time and passed. ·
Apr 15, 2025, 1:34 p.m. CTSenateORDERED ENROLLED
Apr 16, 2025, 7:39 a.m. CTSenateReported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
Apr 16, 2025, 7:39 a.m. CTSenateDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
Apr 22, 2025, 4:41 p.m. CTSenateNotification that SB533 is now Act 934

Meetings

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Apr 1, 2025, 10:00 a.m. CT Senate Ag, Forestry and Economic Development · Senate Room 309 Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 3, 2025, 1:00 p.m. CT Senate Floor Session · Senate Chamber Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 p.m. CT House Rules · Mac, Room A Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 14, 2025, 1:30 p.m. CT House Meeting · House Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 15, 2025, 1:00 p.m. CT Senate Floor Session · Senate Chamber Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar

Filed amendments on record: H1 (House) by Gazaway, filed Apr 7, 2025, 4:05 p.m. CT: Hall of the House of Representatives 95th General Assembly - Regular Session, 2025 Amendment Form ______________________________________________________________________ Subtitle of Senate Bill 533 TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS BY THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO C; S1 (Senate) by Dees, filed Apr 1, 2025, 1:13 p.m. CT: ARKANSAS SENATE 95th General Assembly - Regular Session, 2025 Amendment Form ______________________________________________________________________ Subtitle of Senate Bill 533 TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS BY THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEN.

NumberChamberSponsorIntroduced
H1 HouseGazawayApr 7, 2025, 4:05 p.m. CT
S1 SenateDeesApr 1, 2025, 1:13 p.m. CT

Fiscal impact

DFA1 · Apr 14, 2025

Fiscal Impact Statement Bill: SB533 Bill Subtitle: TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS BY THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW THE REGULATION AND PURCHASE OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Sen. Dees and Rep. Gazaway Basic Change: Presently, ongoing litigation has stayed the enforcement of Act 629 of 2023 (Act 629) which sought to ban the sale of certain intoxicating hemp products, with a back-up regulation on the sale of those hemp products if the ban were to be struck down by a court. SB533 amends the framework for Act 629. All provisions of SB533 are subject to the contingent effective date with trigger language contained therein. SB533 states that Arkansas Tobacco Control (ATC) shall regulate and enforce the sale of consumable hemp products in Arkansas including issuing permits to sell, conducting inspections, and imposing penalties on those who violate the provisions of this bill. This bill creates a consumable hemp manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer pe

Committee actions

  • Do Pass · House · Apr 9, 2025, 3:07 p.m. CT
    Returned by the Committee Do Pass
  • Do Pass as amended · Senate · Apr 1, 2025, 2:01 p.m. CT
    Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 1

Floor roll calls

Senate · RCS 1279

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:34:24 PM · arkleg

26Yea
0Nay
1Not voting
8Present
0Excused

Yea (26)

Present (8)

Not voting (1)

House · RCS 1258

Monday, April 14, 2025 4:45:22 PM · arkleg

72Yea
8Nay
13Not voting
7Present
0Excused

Yea (72)

Nay (8)

Present (7)

Not voting (13)

Senate · RCS 827

Thursday, April 3, 2025 3:38:48 PM · arkleg

26Yea
0Nay
1Not voting
6Present
2Excused

Yea (26)

Present (6)

Excused (2)

Not voting (1)

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