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TO PREVENT A FOREIGN-PARTY-CONTROLLED BUSINESS FROM LEASING LAND; AND TO PROHIBIT A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY FROM HOLDING AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY OR AGRICULTURAL LAND IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

ACT 811Recent Action: Notification that HB1680 is now Act 811 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:25 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SENATE Vaught, 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, McAlindon, McClure, McGrew, McNair, Milligan, N. Burkes, Nazarenko, Painter, Pearce, Perry, Pilkington, Puryear, R. Burkes, R. Scott Richardson, Ray, Richmond, Rose, Rye, S. Berry, Schulz, Steimel, Torres, Tosh, Underwood, Unger, Walker, Wing, Wooten

TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 812Recent Action: Notification that HB1681 is now Act 812 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:25 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — HOUSE Vaught, J. Bryant, A. Collins, Achor, Andrews, B. Davis, B. Johnson, Barker, Barnes, Barnett, Beaty Jr., Beck, Bentley, Breaux, Brooks, C. Cooper, C. Tucker, Caldwell, Cavenaugh, Childress, Clowney, Cozart, Crawford, Crowell, D. Garner, D. Wallace, D. Whitaker, Dees, Duffield, Duke, Eaton, Ennett, Eubanks, Evans, F. Allen, F. Love, Flippo, Furman, G. Leding, G. Stubblefield, Gazaway, Gilmore, Gonzales, Gonzales Worthen, Gramlich, Hall, Hawk, Henley, Hester, Holcomb, Hollowell, Hudson, J. Boyd, J. Dotson, J. English, J. Moore, J. Petty, J. Richardson, J. Scott, Joey Carr, K. Brown, K. Ferguson, K. Hammer, K. Moore, L. Johnson, Ladyman, Long, M. Brown, M. Johnson, M. McElroy, M. McKee, Maddox, Magie, McAlindon, McClure, McCullough, McGrew, McGruder, McNair, Milligan, N. Burkes, Nazarenko, Painter, Pearce, Puryear, R. Burkes, R. Murdock, R. Scott Richardson, Richmond, Rose, Rye, S. Berry, S. Flowers, S. Meeks, Schulz, Springer, Steele, Steimel, Stone, T. Shephard, Torres, Tosh, Underwood, Unger, Walker, Warren, Wing, Wooldridge, Wooten

TO CREATE THE GOOD NEIGHBOR ACT; AND TO CLARIFY FOOD DONATION LIABILITY AND IMMUNITY.

ACT 942Recent Action: Notification that HB1682 is now Act 942 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:35 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Puryear, B. Davis, Barker, Bentley, Breaux, Brooks, Cavenaugh, Childress, Crawford, D. Wallace, Duffield, Eaton, Gramlich, Hall, Holcomb, J. Mayberry, J. Moore, Joey Carr, M. Brown, McClure, Milligan, Nazarenko, Painter, R. Burkes, R. Scott Richardson, Ray, Richmond, Rose, Rye, Unger, Vaught, Walker, Wing

TO PROHIBIT THE PROCUREMENT BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE OR A COMPONENT OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE THAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN WHOLE OR IN PART USING FORCED LABOR.

ACT 924Recent Action: Notification that HB1683 is now Act 924 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE McAlindon, C. Penzo

TO CREATE THE PARENTS AND TEACHERS HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED (PATHS) ACT.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:05 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE McAlindon, D. Sullivan

TO CREATE THE GROCERY TAX RELIEF ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES LEVIED ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 19 OF 1958; AND TO EXEMPT GROCERIES FROM STATE SALES AND USE TAXES.

ACT 1008Recent Action: Notification that HB1685 is now Act 1008 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:06 p.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Underwood, Hester, A. Brown, Achor, B. McKenzie, Barker, Beaty Jr., Bentley, Breaux, Brooks, Cavenaugh, Crawford, Evans, Furman, Gazaway, Gonzales, Gramlich, Hawk, Hollowell, J. Moore, J. Richardson, John Carr, K. Brown, Long, Lundstrum, M. Brown, M. McElroy, McAlindon, McClure, McCollum, N. Burkes, Painter, Pilkington, R. Burkes, R. Scott Richardson, Ray, Rose, Rye, Torres, Vaught, Wooldridge

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUNS.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 12:59 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE Childress, K. Hammer, Pearce

TO PROVIDE THAT A WATER AUTHORITY IS EXEMPT FROM ALL EXCISE TAXES.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:38 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE K. Moore, Hester

TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF A DEALER'S EXTRA LICENSE PLATE.

ACT 710Recent Action: Notification that HB1688 is now Act 710 · Apr 16, 2025, 4:06 p.m. CT

TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS — SENATE Cavenaugh, Stone

TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL TO GRANT ACCESS TO ITS FACILITIES TO MILITARY RECRUITERS; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN STATE-SUPPORTED POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS TO GRANT ACCESS TO ITS FACILITIES TO MILITARY RECRUITERS.

ACT 355Recent Action: Notification that HB1689 is now Act 355 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:46 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE M. Shepherd, D. Wallace, Eubanks

TO TRANSFER THE NUCLEAR PLANNING AND RESPONSE PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 583Recent Action: Notification that HB1690 is now Act 583 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:10 p.m. CT

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

TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PUBLIC CHARITY ARE EXEMPT FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX.

ACT 497Recent Action: Notification that HB1691 is now Act 497 · Apr 8, 2025, 11:59 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAX — SENATE Torres, D. Wallace

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES.

ACT 678Recent Action: Notification that HB1692 is now Act 678 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:54 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE M. Brown, J. Petty

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE BALLOTS; AND TO ALLOW THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO PROMULGATE RULES REGARDING THE DUPLICATION OF DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE BALLOTS.

ACT 458Recent Action: Notification that HB1693 is now Act 458 · Apr 3, 2025, 1:16 p.m. CT

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

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ALTERNATIVES TO ELECTRONIC FILING FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS.

ACT 996Recent Action: Notification that HB1694 is now Act 996 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:03 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Hawk, Crowell

TO CLARIFY THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS FOR PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A MUNICIPAL LIEN; TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY TO PETITION TO SET ASIDE THE SALE OF PROPERTY TO CERTAIN PERSONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIORITY OF UNRECORDED MUNICIPAL LIENS.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:54 a.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — HOUSE J. Richardson, Crowell, Andrews, Hudson

TO ESTABLISH THE STRENGTHENING ARKANSAS EDUCATION ACT; AND TO PROVIDE A CORE CURRICULUM AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

ACT 566Recent Action: Notification that HB1696 is now Act 566 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:09 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE McAlindon, J. Dotson

TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 AND TITLE 19 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROVISIONAL POSITIONS AND MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 477Recent Action: Notification that HB1697 is now Act 477 · Apr 8, 2025, 11:53 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE Joey Carr, J. Dotson

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR AN EMPLOYEE'S MEMBERSHIP IN A HEALTHCARE SHARING MINISTRY OR OTHER MEDICAL COST-SHARING PROGRAM.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:38 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Torres, J. Petty

TO ADD FIREARM SAFETY DEVICES AND FIREARM STORAGE DEVICES TO THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:38 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE McCullough, C. Tucker, Beaty Jr., D. Garner, D. Whitaker, Ennett, Gonzales Worthen, Hudson, Milligan, Painter, R. Scott Richardson, Richmond, Unger, Vaught

TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS OF AN ADVERSE DETERMINATION NOTICE UNDER THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT.

ACT 638Recent Action: Notification that HB1700 is now Act 638 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:39 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE Achor, J. Boyd

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEWER COLLECTION AND SEWER TREATMENT PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICES.

ACT 925Recent Action: Notification that HB1701 is now Act 925 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:31 a.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — HOUSE Gonzales, G. Stubblefield, L. Johnson

TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN MANUFACTURING; AND TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN CLOSED-LOOP RECYCLING.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:38 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Wooldridge, J. Petty

TO PROVIDE A DRUG REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.

ACT 570Recent Action: Notification that HB1703 is now Act 570 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:09 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE L. Johnson, Irvin

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CHILD CUSTODY IN MATTERS WHERE A PARENT IS A FIRST RESPONDER.

ACT 388Recent Action: Notification that HB1704 is now Act 388 · Mar 25, 2025, 8:23 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE Andrews, A. Clark

TO REQUIRE INFORMATION CONCERNING HOW THE RELIGIOUS AND MORAL BELIEFS OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS INFLUENCED THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE EMBEDDED INTO EXISTING SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS.

ACT 478Recent Action: Notification that HB1705 is now Act 478 · Apr 8, 2025, 11:53 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE Duke, J. Bryant, A. Brown, Bentley, Breaux, Cozart, J. Dotson, Joey Carr, K. Brown, Long, McGrew, R. Scott Richardson, Rye, S. Meeks, Vaught

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT RANKED CHOICE VOTING.

ACT 829Recent Action: Notification that HB1706 is now Act 829 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:33 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE McCollum, Hester

TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CANDIDATES TO FILE REPORTS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND PORTIONS OF INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 524Recent Action: Notification that HB1707 is now Act 524 · Apr 10, 2025, 5:33 p.m. CT

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

THE KEEP THE BONUS, AXE THE TAX: THE NO-TAX BONUS ACT.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:39 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Underwood, A. Brown, B. McKenzie, McCollum, Pilkington, Rose

TO AMEND THE HUMAN SERVICES WORKERS IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM; AND TO INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS IN THE HUMAN SERVICES WORKERS IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:03 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE Steele, J. Scott

TO PROHIBIT A SCHOOL FROM USING OR REFERENCING A PUBLIC SCHOOL RATING IN ANY ADVERTISING, PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL, OR COMMUNICATION DIRECTED TO THE PUBLIC.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Apr 8, 2025, 8:45 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE Vaught

TO ALLOW A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A POLICE FORCE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

Recent Action: Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE · Apr 7, 2025, 8:44 a.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — HOUSE Unger, F. Love, Hester

TO ESTABLISH THE SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT IN THIS STATE.

ACT 639Recent Action: Notification that HB1712 is now Act 639 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:39 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Joey Carr, J. Scott

TO REQUIRE BALLOT TITLES FOR INITIATED MEASURES TO BE AT OR UNDER A CERTAIN READING LEVEL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 602Recent Action: Notification that HB1713 is now Act 602 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:11 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Rose, M. Johnson, A. Clark, Caldwell, Crawford, D. Wallace, Gilmore, Hawk, Hester, J. Boyd, J. Bryant, K. Hammer, Long, Lundstrum, M. McKee, McGrew, Ray, S. Meeks, Underwood, Unger

TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF PAID CANVASSER.

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

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

TO LIMIT THE INCREASE IN THE ASSESSED VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AFTER A SALE OR OTHER TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:39 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Lundstrum, J. Bryant

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES BY THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION; AND TO PROHIBIT THE ASSESSMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

ACT 498Recent Action: Notification that HB1716 is now Act 498 · Apr 8, 2025, 11:59 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAX — SENATE Cavenaugh, Caldwell

TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN AND TEENS' ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT.

ACT 952Recent Action: Notification that HB1717 is now Act 952 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:41 a.m. CT

AGING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS — HOUSE Gramlich, J. Boyd, A. Brown, A. Collins, Achor, Bentley, C. Tucker, Springer, Walker

TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR SURGICAL SMOKE EVACUATION IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES LICENSED IN THIS STATE.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:09 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE Gramlich

TO AMEND THE DAYS INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MATERNITY LEAVE DAYS APPROVED BY A SCHOOL THAT OFFERS MATERNITY LEAVE.

ACT 905Recent Action: Notification that HB1719 is now Act 905 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:25 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE Vaught, B. Davis