Bills

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE VOTE REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIATED ACTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED APPROVED AT THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:01 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE B. King

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE IN AN ELECTION.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:02 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE G. Leding, Gonzales Worthen

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT PROCEEDS GENERATED UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 91, MAY BE APPLIED TO MULTILANE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 3:08 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE M. Johnson

AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING INITIATIVES, REFERENDA, AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS REFERRED TO VOTERS.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:02 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE M. Johnson

FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE AT 10:30 A.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025, TO DECLARE ELECTION RESULTS, TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE, AND TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE GOVERNOR.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor · Jan 16, 2025, 3:42 p.m. CT

Evans, Hester

TO URGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PERMANENTLY EXTEND THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT OF 2017.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor · Jan 27, 2025, 5:41 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Ray, J. Dotson

PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY RECESS ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, AND RECONVENE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor · Jan 16, 2025, 3:42 p.m. CT

Evans, Hester

TO CONGRATULATE GAME WARDEN AUSTIN POWELL ON RECEIVING THE MONTY CARMIKLE OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD AND THE 2024 ROBERT M. BRANTLY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor · Apr 21, 2025, 11:23 a.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Wardlaw, Gilmore, Beaty Jr.

TO HONOR THE ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION DURING AMERICAN HEART MONTH IN FEBRUARY FOR ITS EFFORTS TO ADDRESS HEART DISEASE AMONG THE MINORITY POPULATIONS OF ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:45 a.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT T. Shephard, J. Scott, Barnes, Barnett, Ennett, F. Allen, J. Richardson, K. Ferguson, McGruder, R. Murdock, S. Flowers, Springer

TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RECESS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor · Mar 6, 2025, 1:36 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Evans, Hester

TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REEVALUATE THE MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE LOCALITY STRUCTURE AND ENSURE ACCURATE GEOGRAPHIC PRACTICE COST INDICES FOR THE METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS OF THIS STATE.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor · Mar 12, 2025, 5:10 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Painter, C. Penzo, Achor, C. Cooper, K. Moore, Lundstrum, McAlindon, Vaught

TO CELEBRATE AND COMMEND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S NATIONALLY LEADING AND INDUSTRY-TRANSFORMING BICYCLE ASSEMBLY & REPAIR TECHNICIAN AND TRAIL TECHNICIAN PROGRAMS.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor · Apr 16, 2025, 3:28 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT McAlindon, J. Dotson

TO COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS ACTS 2023, NO. 259; TO REQUEST FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE NEXT STUDY PHASE; AND TO PETITION THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO RECTIFY CERTAIN ENERGY ISSUES.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor · Apr 10, 2025, 5:38 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Ladyman, C. Penzo

REQUESTING A STUDY OF WAYS TO IMPROVE THE STATE'S JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR YOUTH.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor · Apr 17, 2025, 3:55 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE T. Shephard, J. Scott

TO RECOGNIZE BENTONVILLE'S INVESTMENT IN CYCLING AND ITS TITLE AS THE MOUNTAIN BIKING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor · Apr 16, 2025, 3:29 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT McAlindon, Hester, J. Dotson, R. Scott Richardson

TO ADOPT THE JOINT RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor. · Feb 4, 2025, 1:36 p.m. CT

HOUSE RULES Hester, Evans

TO AFFIRM THAT THE AMERICAN DREAM BELONGS TO ALL OF US.

Recent Action: Died in the Senate at Sine Die Adjournment · May 5, 2025, 1:41 p.m. CT

J. Scott, J. Richardson, Barnes, Barnett, C. Tucker, Clowney, Ennett, F. Love, G. Leding, McGruder, R. Murdock, S. Flowers, Springer, Steele, T. Shephard

TO URGE THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT TO WAIVE THE "REASONABLE ASSURANCE" CLAUSE.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:40 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE J. Scott, T. Shephard

TO RECOGNIZE FORMER REPRESENTATIVE AND SENATOR JOYCE ELLIOTT DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH FOR HER SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor. · Mar 18, 2025, 4:04 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT J. Scott, J. Richardson, A. Collins, Barnes, Barnett, C. Tucker, D. Garner, Ennett, F. Allen, F. Love, G. Leding, Gonzales Worthen, K. Ferguson, McCullough, McGruder, R. Murdock, Springer, Steele, T. Shephard

TO CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE THE PURSUIT OF NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE DESIGNATION BY THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor. · Apr 22, 2025, 4:34 p.m. CT

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

TO RECOGNIZE THE NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL CHARGING WILDCATS VARSITY CHEER TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Recent Action: Approved by the Governor. · Apr 10, 2025, 4:04 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT J. Scott, Wing, J. English

TO RECOGNIZE THE MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL COMETS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONS.

Recent Action: Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:10 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT J. Scott, Ennett

TO RECOGNIZE THE MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL LADY COMETS BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 4A CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS AND TO REMEMBER HEAD COACH JOE GREGORY'S WIFE, CYNTHIA GREGORY.

Recent Action: Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:10 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT J. Scott, Ennett

IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF FORMER UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE BERYL ANTHONY, JR.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Feb 13, 2025, 1:40 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT M. Shepherd, Barker

TO REMEMBER BOB R. BROOKS, JR. AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION, TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AND TO THE UNITED STATES.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Feb 11, 2025, 1:52 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Beaty Jr.

TO REMEMBER LEGENDARY CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY AND LONGTIME STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN W. WALKER, SR. FOR HIS LIFELONG FIGHT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AND HIS SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Feb 26, 2025, 2:06 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Springer

IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF FORMER ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL, UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN, AND FORTY-THIRD GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS JAMES "JIM" GUY TUCKER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE NATION AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Feb 25, 2025, 1:56 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Steele, A. Collins, Barnes, Clowney, D. Garner, Dalby, Ennett, F. Allen, Gonzales Worthen, Henley, Holcomb, Hudson, J. Richardson, Joey Carr, M. Shepherd, McCullough, McGruder, Steimel, T. Shephard, Warren, Wing

TO REMEMBER LAWRENCE ERVIN BEARDEN AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS LIFETIME OF DEDICATION TO HIS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AND THE NATION.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Mar 3, 2025, 1:50 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Barker

TO REMEMBER ARKANSAS ARTIST AND EDUCATOR STACY BATES FOR HER TALENT AND KINDNESS, AND FOR THE INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE SHE PROVIDED TO FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Mar 12, 2025, 1:47 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Gramlich

TO REMEMBER LORETTA FORD, COFOUNDER OF THE FIRST ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND "MOTHER" OF THE NURSE PRACTITIONER FIELD.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Mar 11, 2025, 2:07 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Bentley

TO REMEMBER BOXER TOMMY MORRISON OF GRAVETTE FOR HIS LEGENDARY BOXING SKILLS THAT BROUGHT RENOWN TO HIM AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Apr 10, 2025, 2:14 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Duffield, Duke

TO REMEMBER FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BENNY PETRUS FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Apr 9, 2025, 2:06 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT J. Moore

TO REMEMBER ATTORNEY ROGER COLBERT FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF PARAGOULD AND GREENE COUNTY, THE GREENE-CLAY BAR ASSOCIATION AND THE ARKANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION, AND THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Apr 14, 2025, 2:00 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Gazaway, Steimel, Wooldridge

TO REMEMBER UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE AND NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION STAR OLIVER "BIG O" MILLER FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS AND FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Apr 10, 2025, 2:31 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Rye

TO REMEMBER HETTIE LUE BROOKS AS AN ARKANSAS LEGEND WHO POSITIVELY IMPACTED THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF ARKANSANS AS WELL AS PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Apr 10, 2025, 2:07 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Bentley, A. Brown, Cozart, McGrew, Warren

TO REMEMBER YELLVILLE MAYOR SHAWN LANE FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: READ AND ADOPTED. · Apr 15, 2025, 1:58 p.m. CT

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Nazarenko, Painter

TO REMEMBER BOB R. BROOKS, JR. AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION, TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AND TO THE UNITED STATES.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 1:26 p.m. CT

Gilmore

IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF FORMER ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL, UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN, AND FORTY-THIRD GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS JAMES "JIM" GUY TUCKER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE NATION AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 1:26 p.m. CT

C. Tucker, A. Clark, B. Davis, B. Johnson, B. King, C. Penzo, Caldwell, Crowell, D. Sullivan, D. Wallace, Dees, F. Love, Flippo, G. Leding, G. Stubblefield, Gilmore, Hester, Hickey, Hill, Irvin, J. Boyd, J. Bryant, J. Dismang, J. Dotson, J. English, J. Payton, J. Petty, J. Scott, K. Hammer, M. Johnson, M. McKee, R. Murdock, Rice, S. Flowers, Stone

TO REMEMBER PUBLIC SERVANT, PUBLIC POLICY EXPERT, AND EMMY AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST ALICE STEWART.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 1:27 p.m. CT

M. Johnson

TO REMEMBER AND HONOR THE LIFE, LEGACY, AND IMPACT OF THE HONORABLE L. CLIFFORD DAVIS.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 1:36 p.m. CT

S. Flowers