Bills

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HOLIDAY COMPENSATION, ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE, AND SICK LEAVE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

ACT 317Recent Action: Notification that HB1600 is now Act 317 · Mar 18, 2025, 1:59 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE Tosh, B. Davis

TO REQUIRE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROVIDE CAREER COUNSELING AND OTHER RESOURCES TO CERTAIN STUDENTS.

ACT 354Recent Action: Notification that HB1601 is now Act 354 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:45 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE L. Johnson, J. Dotson, McGruder

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT; TO ESTABLISH FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT; AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER.

ACT 633Recent Action: Notification that HB1602 is now Act 633 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:36 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE L. Johnson, K. Hammer

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS BY A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT IN CIRCUIT COURT.

ACT 365Recent Action: Notification that HB1603 is now Act 365 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:47 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Gazaway, Gilmore

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED CONTRACTS BY STATE AGENCIES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY STATE AGENCIES TO PURCHASE PROMOTIONAL ITEMS MADE IN CHINA.

ACT 943Recent Action: Notification that HB1604 is now Act 943 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:35 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE McAlindon, B. Johnson, Achor, Andrews, B. McKenzie, Barker, Beaty Jr., Beck, Bentley, Breaux, Brooks, C. Cooper, Cavenaugh, Childress, Cozart, Crawford, Eaton, Evans, Furman, Gazaway, Gramlich, Hall, Hawk, Hollowell, J. Moore, Joey Carr, John Carr, K. Brown, L. Johnson, Long, Lundstrum, Lynch, M. Brown, M. McElroy, M. Shepherd, Maddox, McClure, McGrew, McNair, Milligan, N. Burkes, Nazarenko, Painter, Pearce, Perry, Pilkington, Puryear, R. Burkes, R. Scott Richardson, Richmond, Rose, Rye, S. Berry, Schulz, Torres, Tosh, Underwood, Unger, Vaught, Walker, Wing, Wooten

TO AMEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR METHOD OF PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM TO TO MAKE THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR METHOD OF PROCUREMENT PROGRAM PERMANENT FOR THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.

ACT 328Recent Action: Notification that HB1605 is now Act 328 · Mar 18, 2025, 2:03 p.m. CT

TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS — SENATE Wing, J. Bryant

TO ALLOW A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF A UTILITY TASK VEHICLE ON A DESIGNATED PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY WITHIN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S JURISDICTION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.

ACT 922Recent Action: Notification that HB1606 is now Act 922 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m. CT

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION — HOUSE Steimel, Dees

TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM.

ACT 318Recent Action: Notification that HB1607 is now Act 318 · Mar 18, 2025, 2:00 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Rose, B. Davis

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND ARCHIVES; AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE ARKANSAS STATE ARCHIVES PRIOR TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.

ACT 319Recent Action: Notification that HB1608 is now Act 319 · Mar 18, 2025, 2:00 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Rose, K. Hammer

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING; TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR RECRUITING TRAFFICKED PERSONS FROM CERTAIN PLACES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 366Recent Action: Notification that HB1609 is now Act 366 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:47 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE Lundstrum, B. Davis, A. Brown, Barker, Bentley, Cavenaugh, Crawford, Dalby, Duke, Henley, Irvin, J. English, J. Mayberry, K. Brown, K. Moore, McAlindon, R. Burkes, Vaught

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT.

ACT 387Recent Action: Notification that HB1610 is now Act 387 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:50 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Lundstrum, Hickey, A. Brown, Achor, Barker, Bentley, C. Cooper, C. Penzo, Cozart, Crawford, Gazaway, Gramlich, Hall, Hawk, Holcomb, Irvin, J. Mayberry, J. Payton, K. Brown, L. Johnson, Ladyman, Long, M. Brown, Maddox, McClure, McGrew, McNair, Milligan, Puryear, R. Burkes, Richmond, Rose, Rye, S. Berry, Torres, Tosh, Underwood, Unger, Wing, Wooten

TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL FIGHTING WITH RESPECT TO THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL ANIMAL FIGHTING; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL ROOSTER FIGHTING.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:09 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Gonzales, Crowell

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DIVISION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT 336Recent Action: Notification that HB1612 is now Act 336 · Mar 18, 2025, 2:05 p.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION - NORTHWEST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT 337Recent Action: Notification that HB1613 is now Act 337 · Mar 18, 2025, 2:05 p.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DESIGNATIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:39 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Lundstrum, A. Clark

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RELIGIOUS NONDISCRIMINATION.

ACT 677Recent Action: Notification that HB1615 is now Act 677 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:53 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Lundstrum, G. Stubblefield, A. Brown, Beaty Jr., Hall, Joey Carr, Ladyman, Long, McAlindon, R. Burkes, Rose, Torres, Unger

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - OIL AND GAS COMMISSION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT 338Recent Action: Notification that HB1616 is now Act 338 · Mar 18, 2025, 2:05 p.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF CORRECTION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

ACT 339Recent Action: Notification that HB1617 is now Act 339 · Mar 18, 2025, 2:06 p.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELECTION, APPOINTMENT, AND CONTRACTING OF A MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY.

ACT 523Recent Action: Notification that HB1618 is now Act 523 · Apr 10, 2025, 5:33 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE Hawk, Crowell

TO SET ADMINISTRATION FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR IMMUNIZATIONS AND MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES FOR RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS DISEASE; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL IMMUNITY.

ACT 634Recent Action: Notification that HB1619 is now Act 634 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:37 p.m. CT

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

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS; AND TO REGULATE PROCESSING AND PAYMENT OF PHARMACY CLAIMS.

ACT 350Recent Action: Notification that HB1620 is now Act 350 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:45 a.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE Gramlich, K. Hammer

TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO EXEMPT PERSONAL INFORMATION OF ELECTED CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, JUDICIAL OFFICIALS, ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS, ELECTED MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS, AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:39 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Wardlaw

TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT; TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "ADVERSE DECISION" UNDER THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE RECONSIDERATION UNDER THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT.

ACT 635Recent Action: Notification that HB1622 is now Act 635 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:37 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Gramlich, J. Boyd, L. Johnson

TO EXEMPT H-2A VISA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE A VALID INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM THE SKILLS PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:21 a.m. CT

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION — HOUSE J. Moore, B. Johnson

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF COUNTY LAW LIBRARY BOARDS.

Recent Action: Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 12:54 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Gazaway, J. Boyd

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED HOME INSPECTORS.

ACT 974Recent Action: Notification that HB1625 is now Act 974 · Apr 22, 2025, 3:58 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE Barnett, R. Murdock

TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSAL VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:25 a.m. CT

HOUSE RULES Duffield, Irvin, Achor, Andrews, Barnes, Barnett, Beaty Jr., Beck, Bentley, Breaux, Brooks, C. Cooper, C. Tucker, Childress, Cozart, Crawford, D. Garner, D. Wallace, D. Whitaker, Dalby, Dees, Duke, Eaton, Eaves, Ennett, F. Allen, G. Stubblefield, Gazaway, Gramlich, Hall, Hawk, Holcomb, Hollowell, Hudson, J. Bryant, J. Mayberry, J. Petty, J. Richardson, Jean, Joey Carr, K. Brown, K. Ferguson, L. Johnson, Long, Lundstrum, Lynch, M. McElroy, Maddox, Magie, McAlindon, McClure, McCullough, McGrew, McGruder, McNair, Milligan, Nazarenko, Painter, Perry, Pilkington, Puryear, Richmond, Rose, Rye, S. Berry, Schulz, Steele, Stone, T. Shephard, Torres, Tosh, Unger, Walker, Warren, Wooten

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.

ACT 877Recent Action: Notification that HB1627 is now Act 877 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:52 p.m. CT

REVENUE & TAX — SENATE Barnett, A. Collins

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AN EXTENDED POST-CONVICTION NO CONTACT ORDER; AND TO ADD SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE TO THE OFFENSES FOR WHICH A COURT MAY ISSUE AN EXTENDED POST-CONVICTION NO CONTACT ORDER.

ACT 367Recent Action: Notification that HB1628 is now Act 367 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:48 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Gazaway, Gilmore

TO PERMIT A RETIRING PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO BE AWARDED HIS OR HER SERVICE FIREARM UPON RETIREMENT.

ACT 368Recent Action: Notification that HB1629 is now Act 368 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:48 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Gazaway, Gilmore

TO ADD A MISDEMEANOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFENSE TO THE PREDICATE OFFENSES FOR CAPITAL MURDER, MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, AND MANSLAUGHTER.

ACT 599Recent Action: Notification that HB1630 is now Act 599 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:11 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Gazaway, Gilmore

TO ADDRESS THE ISSUANCE OF HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:40 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Wardlaw

TO REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 12:57 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SENATE Wardlaw

TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS WHO TRANSFER SCHOOLS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 475Recent Action: Notification that HB1633 is now Act 475 · Apr 8, 2025, 11:51 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE Brooks, Hester, Evans, Hawk, J. English, M. Shepherd, McGruder

TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS SPORTS RAFFLE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 305Recent Action: Notification that HB1634 is now Act 305 · Mar 18, 2025, 1:48 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE Hawk, J. Dismang, Achor, Brooks, Duffield, Eubanks, Evans, Hester, J. Boyd, L. Johnson, M. McKee, M. Shepherd, Maddox, Ray

AN ACT FOR A GRANT FOR AN ARKANSAS TEACHING VETERINARIAN HOSPITAL AT THE LITTLE ROCK ZOO FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:19 a.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE McCullough, C. Tucker

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOFT DRINK TAX ACT, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 1 OF 1994; AND TO PHASE OUT THE SOFT DRINK TAX BASED ON SALES TAX COLLECTIONS FROM SALES OF SOFT DRINKS.

Recent Action: Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE · Apr 9, 2025, 8:38 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Ray, J. Petty, A. Brown, Achor, Andrews, B. McKenzie, Beaty Jr., Beck, Bentley, Breaux, Brooks, C. Cooper, Cozart, Crawford, Duffield, Eaton, Furman, Gramlich, Hawk, Hollowell, J. Moore, John Carr, K. Brown, Ladyman, Long, Lundstrum, M. Brown, M. McKee, McAlindon, McCollum, McNair, N. Burkes, Nazarenko, R. Scott Richardson, Richmond, Rose, Rye, S. Berry, S. Meeks, Torres, Tosh, Underwood, Unger, Vaught, Wing, Womack

CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION OF FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS CONCERNING THE FISCAL IMPACT OF STATEWIDE INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM MEASURES AND LEGISLATIVELY REFERRED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.

ACT 457Recent Action: Notification that HB1637 is now Act 457 · Apr 3, 2025, 1:16 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Ray, M. Johnson, S. Meeks

TO MODERNIZE REFERENCES TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; AND TO AMEND ARMED FORCES AND UNIFORMED SERVICES LISTINGS TO INCLUDE THE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE.

ACT 508Recent Action: Notification that HB1638 is now Act 508 · Apr 10, 2025, 4:26 p.m. CT

JOINT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Painter, Crowell, Ray

AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

ACT 549Recent Action: Notification that HB1639 is now Act 549 · Apr 10, 2025, 5:37 p.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Lundstrum