Bills

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REDEMPTION OF A TAX-DELINQUENT PARCEL; AND TO EXEMPT DISABLED VETERANS FROM CERTAIN PENALTIES WHEN REDEEMING A TAX-DELINQUENT PARCEL.

ACT 259Recent Action: Notification that HB1400 is now Act 259 · Mar 12, 2025, 5:06 p.m. CT

Joint Committee on Military And Veterans Affairs Richmond, G. Stubblefield

TO INCLUDE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY SERVICES WITHIN THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:07 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE Pilkington

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.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 18, 2025, 8:35 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE Pilkington, J. Scott

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME ACT OF 2021 TO ALLOW NONHOSPITAL ENTITIES TO BE COMMUNITY BRIDGE ORGANIZATIONS.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:15 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Pilkington

TO CREATE A TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO A PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:27 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE C. Cooper, J. Payton

TO AMEND THE STATUTES CONCERNING PROCURERS; AND TO ADD ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF A PROCURER BY A LICENSED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN.

ACT 309Recent Action: Notification that HB1405 is now Act 309 · Mar 18, 2025, 1:50 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE J. Richardson, J. Boyd, Gramlich, L. Johnson

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY REAPPROPRIATION.

ACT 97Recent Action: Notification that HB1406 is now Act 97 · Feb 13, 2025, 1:39 p.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FUND.

ACT 162Recent Action: Notification that HB1407 is now Act 162 · Feb 25, 2025, 4:51 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Dalby, A. Clark

TO ALLOW QUALIFYING PATIENTS OR DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS TO PURCHASE MEDICAL MARIJUANA USING A FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT OR A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:28 a.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE Pilkington, J. Bryant

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; AND TO CREATE THE ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ACT.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:28 a.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE Long

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES BY PUBLIC SERVANTS.

ACT 323Recent Action: Notification that HB1410 is now Act 323 · Mar 18, 2025, 2:01 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Unger, J. Bryant, Lundstrum

TO CLARIFY THE REGULATION OF CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION; AND TO ESTABLISH THE CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE FUND.

ACT 149Recent Action: Notification that HB1411 is now Act 149 · Feb 25, 2025, 4:49 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SENATE M. Shepherd, Stone

TO CLARIFY REGULATION OF PIPELINE SAFETY AUTHORIZATION FOR TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS OR CARBON DIOXIDE.

ACT 150Recent Action: Notification that HB1412 is now Act 150 · Feb 25, 2025, 4:49 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SENATE M. Shepherd, Stone

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BRINE PRODUCTION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FORMATION OF BRINE PRODUCTION UNITS.

ACT 254Recent Action: Notification that HB1413 is now Act 254 · Mar 6, 2025, 1:34 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SENATE M. Shepherd, Stone

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CLAIMS FOR FIRE SERVICES; AND TO UPDATE THE SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT RATES USED IN CLAIMS FOR FIRE SERVICES.

ACT 417Recent Action: Notification that HB1414 is now Act 417 · Mar 25, 2025, 8:30 a.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE Andrews, K. Hammer, L. Johnson

TO REQUIRE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO RESPOND TO A REQUEST FOR A FIRE INQUIRY.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:38 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE L. Johnson, K. Hammer

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIRE DEPARTMENTS; AND TO ALLOW A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICING UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY TO LEVY DUES.

ACT 673Recent Action: Notification that HB1416 is now Act 673 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:47 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE L. Johnson, K. Hammer

TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICIAL DUCK OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

ACT 215Recent Action: Notification that HB1417 is now Act 215 · Feb 27, 2025, 5:26 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Ladyman, B. Johnson, Wardlaw

TO PROHIBIT LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF KNIVES OR KNIFE-MAKING COMPONENTS.

ACT 161Recent Action: Notification that HB1418 is now Act 161 · Feb 25, 2025, 4:50 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE Joey Carr, Rice

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE PLAN; AND TO REVISE THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARKANSAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE PLAN.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 18, 2025, 8:31 a.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE Steimel, J. Boyd

TO ENACT THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S GENERAL OMNIBUS AMENDMENT OF ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 18, 2025, 8:31 a.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE Steimel, J. Boyd

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT; AND TO INCLUDE ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 13, 2025, 8:29 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE Unger, J. Bryant

TO CREATE THE ONLY CITIZENS VOTE ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DRIVER'S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS OF CERTAIN NONCITIZENS; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51, SECTION 13.

Recent Action: Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:34 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Long, M. Johnson

TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM RECEIVING COMPENSATION FOR THE PREPARATION, PRESENTATION, OR PROSECUTION OF A CLAIM WITH REGARD TO A VETERANS' BENEFITS MATTER EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY FEDERAL LAW.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:21 a.m. CT

Joint Committee on Military And Veterans Affairs Cozart, D. Wallace, Breaux, D. Whitaker, Hollowell, Joey Carr, Milligan, Painter, Richmond, Rye, S. Berry, Torres, Unger

TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR SEVERE OBESITY TREATMENTS.

ACT 628Recent Action: Notification that HB1424 is now Act 628 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:33 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE L. Johnson, B. Johnson

TO ABOLISH THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION LICENSING BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 20, 2025, 8:33 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE L. Johnson, K. Hammer

TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT.

ACT 569Recent Action: Notification that HB1426 is now Act 569 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:09 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE L. Johnson, Irvin

TO CREATE THE HEALTHY MOMS, HEALTHY BABIES ACT; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH IN THIS STATE.

ACT 124Recent Action: Notification that HB1427 is now Act 124 · Feb 20, 2025, 10:26 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Pilkington, Irvin, B. Davis, Bentley, Hudson, L. Johnson, Wardlaw

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PUBLIC LODGING; AND TO PROVIDE A BED HEIGHT REQUIREMENT FOR MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE ROOMS.

ACT 855Recent Action: Notification that HB1428 is now Act 855 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:46 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Steimel, Irvin

TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY WHILE ENSURING QUALITY FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES PERFORMING MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE QUALITY STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION OF FACILITIES FOR MAMMOGRAPHY.

ACT 854Recent Action: Notification that HB1429 is now Act 854 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE M. Shepherd, Irvin, L. Johnson

TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:56 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE K. Moore, Irvin, Hudson, McCullough

TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; AND TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION ENJOINING A PARTY FROM ENGAGING IN COURSE OF CONTROL OR DISTURBING THE PEACE EX PARTE.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:56 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE K. Moore, Irvin, Hudson, McCullough

TO AMEND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; AND TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISMISSAL FOR A LACK OF JURISDICTION OVER A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 18, 2025, 8:35 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE K. Moore, Irvin, Hudson, McCullough

TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO IS EXECUTING OR SERVING AN ORDER OF PROTECTION TO SERVE ANY OUTSTANDING CRIMINAL WARRANTS RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR OFFENSES INVOLVING THE PETITIONER AS THE VICTIM.

ACT 828Recent Action: Notification that HB1433 is now Act 828 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:33 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE K. Moore, Irvin, Hudson, McCullough

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE PRESUMPTION THAT AN AWARD OF JOINT CUSTODY BETWEEN PARENTS IS IN A CHILD'S BEST INTEREST WHEN THERE IS DOMESTIC ABUSE.

Recent Action: Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:43 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE Hudson, Irvin, K. Moore, McCullough

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR CHILD CARE; TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYER-PROVIDED CHILD CARE; TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR LICENSED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:31 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Achor, J. English, B. Davis, Barker, Bentley, Cavenaugh, Crawford, Dalby, Henley, Irvin, J. Mayberry, K. Brown, K. Moore, Vaught

TO PLACE LOCATION RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS OPERATING A SLAUGHTERHOUSE ON THE SAME GROUNDS AS THE FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:52 a.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — HOUSE Steele, J. Scott

TO PROHIBIT A PERSON REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER FROM ENTERING A WATER PARK, SWIMMING AREA, OR CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND OF A PUBLIC PARK.

ACT 158Recent Action: Notification that HB1437 is now Act 158 · Feb 25, 2025, 4:50 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Duffield, A. Clark, A. Brown, B. Davis, Beaty Jr., Bentley, Gazaway, Gilmore, Hall, J. Moore, M. Brown, Pearce, Pilkington, Puryear, R. Scott Richardson, Rose, Tosh, Underwood, Unger

TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS SIXTY-FIVE AND OLDER IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TAXPAYER'S PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ON A HOMESTEAD.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:31 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Cavenaugh

TO REMOVE THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FROM LICENSURE AS A PRIVATE CARE AGENCY.

ACT 853Recent Action: Notification that HB1439 is now Act 853 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Ladyman, Flippo