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2025R: SB625 ACT 920

TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

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WhenChamberAction
Apr 3, 2025, 5:38 p.m. CTSenateFiled
Apr 3, 2025, 5:58 p.m. CTSenateRead first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
Apr 9, 2025, 8:50 p.m. CTSenateReturned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 1
Apr 9, 2025, 8:50 p.m. CTSenateRules suspended.
Apr 9, 2025, 8:50 p.m. CTSenatePlaced on second reading for purpose of amendment.
Apr 9, 2025, 8:51 p.m. CTSenateAmendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
Apr 9, 2025, 9:20 p.m. CTSenateREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
Apr 10, 2025, 2:46 p.m. CTSenateRead the third time and passed. ·
Apr 10, 2025, 2:47 p.m. CTSenateEmergency Clause failed of adoption.
Apr 10, 2025, 2:48 p.m. CTSenateMotion to Expunge the Vote by which the Emergency Clause failed of Adoption. Motion Carried.
Apr 10, 2025, 2:48 p.m. CTSenateEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED ·
Apr 10, 2025, 2:48 p.m. CTSenateOrdered immediately transmitted to the House.
Apr 10, 2025, 4:46 p.m. CTHouseRECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
Apr 10, 2025, 6:41 p.m. CTHouseRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Apr 14, 2025, 1:54 p.m. CTHouseReturned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 1
Apr 15, 2025, 8:31 a.m. CTHousePlaced on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:31 a.m. CTHouseAmendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
Apr 15, 2025, 9:39 a.m. CTHouseREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
Apr 16, 2025, 10:13 a.m. CTHouseRead the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. ·
Apr 16, 2025, 10:14 a.m. CTHouseEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
Apr 16, 2025, 10:14 a.m. CTHouseReturned to Senate as passed, as amended # 1
Apr 16, 2025, 12:25 p.m. CTSenateReturned from the House as passed as amended # 1 .
Apr 16, 2025, 12:25 p.m. CTSenateRules suspended.
Apr 16, 2025, 12:25 p.m. CTSenatePlaced on second reading for purpose of amendment.
Apr 16, 2025, 12:25 p.m. CTSenateHouse Amendment No. 1 read first time, rule suspended, read second time and concurred in.
Apr 16, 2025, 12:25 p.m. CTSenateRules suspended.
Apr 16, 2025, 12:25 p.m. CTSenateRead the third time and passed. ·
Apr 16, 2025, 12:26 p.m. CTSenateEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
Apr 16, 2025, 12:26 p.m. CTSenateORDERED ENROLLED
Apr 16, 2025, 2:22 p.m. CTSenateReported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
Apr 16, 2025, 2:22 p.m. CTSenateDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
Apr 22, 2025, 4:40 p.m. CTSenateNotification that SB625 is now Act 920

Meetings

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Apr 9, 2025, 8:00 a.m. CT Senate Education · Senate Room 207 Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 9, 2025, 5:30 p.m. CT Senate Education · Senate Room 207 Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m. CT Senate Floor Session · Senate Chamber Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. CT House Education Committee · Committee Room 138 Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. CT Senate Floor Session · Senate Chamber Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar
Apr 16, 2025, 9:00 a.m. CT House Meeting · House Video Add to Google Calendar Add to Apple Calendar

Filed amendments on record: H1 (House) by Brooks, filed Apr 14, 2025, 1:51 p.m. CT: Hall of the House of Representatives 95th General Assembly - Regular Session, 2025 Amendment Form ______________________________________________________________________ Subtitle of Senate Bill 625 TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATI; S1 (Senate) by B. Davis, filed Apr 9, 2025, 8:41 p.m. CT: ARKANSAS SENATE 95th General Assembly - Regular Session, 2025 Amendment Form ______________________________________________________________________ Subtitle of Senate Bill 625 TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT .

NumberChamberSponsorIntroduced
H1 HouseBrooksApr 14, 2025, 1:51 p.m. CT
S1 SenateB. DavisApr 9, 2025, 8:41 p.m. CT

Fiscal impact

Other1 · Apr 7, 2025

Fiscal Impact Statement ______________________________________________________________________________ DATE 4/7/25 BILL SB625 SPONSOR DAVIS SUBTITLE TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. _____________________________________________________________________________ TOPIC Education Freedom Accounts AFFECTED FUNDS REVENUE IMPACT No Fiscal Impact ASSUMPTIONS - BASED ON: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Prepared by the Arkansas Department of Education

Committee actions

  • Do Pass as amended · House · Apr 14, 2025, 1:54 p.m. CT
    Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 1
  • Do Pass as amended · Senate · Apr 9, 2025, 8:50 p.m. CT
    Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 1

Floor roll calls

Senate · RCS 1351

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:25:53 PM · arkleg

29Yea
1Nay
1Not voting
4Present
0Excused

Yea (29)

Nay (1)

Present (4)

Not voting (1)

House · RCS 1363

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:13:53 AM · arkleg

74Yea
9Nay
5Not voting
12Present
0Excused

Yea (74)

Nay (9)

Present (12)

Not voting (5)

Senate · RCS 1142

Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:48:50 PM · arkleg

29Yea
4Nay
1Not voting
1Present
0Excused

Yea (29)

Nay (4)

Present (1)

Not voting (1)

Senate · RCS 1141

Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:46:14 PM · arkleg

19Yea
9Nay
4Not voting
3Present
0Excused

Yea (19)

Nay (9)

Present (3)

Not voting (4)

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