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THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
ACT 1Recent Action: Notification that HB1002 is now Act 1 · Jan 16, 2025, 3:40 p.m. CT
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - STAFF APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
ACT 871Recent Action: Notification that HB1003 is now Act 871 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:51 p.m. CT
HOUSE MANAGEMENT House Management
TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS FOR ONE YEAR AFTER GIVING BIRTH.
Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:12 p.m. CT
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Pilkington, B. Davis
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING TUITION WAIVERS FOR ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN TO INCLUDE PROGRAMS OF STUDY LEADING TO A POSTSECONDARY CERTIFICATE OR CREDENTIAL.
ACT 14Recent Action: Notification that HB1005 is now Act 14 · Feb 3, 2025, 1:33 p.m. CT
"TO REDESIGNATE THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AS A DIVISION A JUDICIAL DISTRICT AS IT RELATES TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY."
ACT 15Recent Action: Notification that HB1006 is now Act 15 · Feb 3, 2025, 1:33 p.m. CT
TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS FOR ONE YEAR AFTER GIVING BIRTH.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:03 a.m. CT
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE A. Collins, Barnett, Gonzales Worthen, Springer, T. Shephard
TO ALLOW PREGNANCY TO BE A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR ENROLLMENT IN CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:26 a.m. CT
TO SET THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:03 a.m. CT
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE A. Collins, Barnett, Springer
TO CREATE THE RESTORE ROE ACT; AND TO RESTORE A WOMAN'S ACCESS TO ABORTION SERVICES.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:03 a.m. CT
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE A. Collins
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:04 a.m. CT
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE A. Collins, Springer
TO PROTECT FERTILITY TREATMENT RIGHTS IN THIS STATE.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:04 a.m. CT
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE Hudson, A. Collins, D. Garner, Springer
TO REQUIRE COVERAGE OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:27 a.m. CT
INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE A. Collins, D. Garner, Gonzales Worthen, Springer
TO AMEND THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX LAWS; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:22 a.m. CT
TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MENSTRUAL DISCHARGE COLLECTION DEVICES; TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR DIAPERS; AND TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN ITEMS RELATED TO BREASTFEEDING.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:23 a.m. CT
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING PAID MATERNITY LEAVE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES; AND TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TO PAY FOR INCURRED COSTS FOR APPROVED PAID MATERNITY LEAVE.
ACT 904Recent Action: Notification that HB1017 is now Act 904 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:24 a.m. CT
EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE A. Collins, B. Davis, Barnett, Brooks, Gonzales Worthen, Springer
TO CREATE THE STRONG FAMILIES ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS THAT PROVIDE PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:23 a.m. CT
TO CREATE THE AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE ACT OF 2025; TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS WHO ASSIST EMPLOYEES WITH CHILDCARE COSTS; AND TO REPLACE THE EXISTING INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYER-OPERATED CHILDCARE FACILITIES.
PASSRecent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:23 a.m. CT
REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE D. Garner, A. Collins, Springer
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM; TO CREATE A NEW EDUCATION FUNDING CATEGORY FOR STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES; AND TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ACT FUND.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:56 a.m. CT
TO CREATE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE QUALITY INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKERS.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:24 a.m. CT
REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE D. Garner, A. Collins, Gonzales Worthen, Springer
TO REPEAL PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:57 a.m. CT
TO AMEND THE STATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS AND THE LOAN REPAYMENT AMOUNTS UNDER THE STATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:58 a.m. CT
EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE A. Collins, D. Garner, Gonzales Worthen, Springer
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; AND TO REPEAL THE LAW PROHIBITING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:32 a.m. CT
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE A. Collins, Springer
TO CREATE THE TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL ACT OF 2025.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:58 a.m. CT
EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE McGruder, A. Collins, D. Garner, Springer
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PROMISE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION PAID FOR AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT AT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:24 a.m. CT
REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE A. Collins, Springer, T. Shephard
TO CREATE THE BRIGHTER START ACT OF 2025; AND TO REQUIRE THE TREASURER OF STATE TO MAKE A ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION TO EACH EXISTING AND FUTURE ARKANSAS BRIGHTER FUTURE FUND PLAN ACCOUNT.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:58 a.m. CT
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING OBSCENITY AND THE PROCESS FOR CHALLENGING MATERIALS INCLUDED IN A LIBRARY; AND TO REQUIRE A LIBRARY TO HAVE A POLICY PROHIBITING BOOK BANNING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDING.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:32 a.m. CT
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE A. Collins, Springer
TO SET THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SERVICES RELATED TO ADDICTION.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:04 a.m. CT
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE D. Garner, A. Collins, Springer
TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID; AND TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL COUNSELOR TO RECEIVE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:59 a.m. CT
EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE T. Shephard, A. Collins, D. Garner, Gonzales Worthen, Springer
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EDUCATION ACT OF 2025; AND TO ENSURE THE HEALTH CURRICULUM IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADDRESSES CERTAIN HEALTH ISSUES FACING STUDENTS.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:59 a.m. CT
TO BAN CONVERSION THERAPY.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:05 a.m. CT
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE A. Collins, Springer
TO CREATE THE "ARKANSAS RED FLAG LAW"; AND TO CREATE AN EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER AND WARRANT.
Recent Action: Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on JUDICIARY COMMITTEE- HOUSE · Apr 15, 2025, 8:35 a.m. CT
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE McCullough, A. Collins, D. Garner, Springer
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.
Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 26, 2025, 8:31 a.m. CT
TO CREATE THE ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 2025; TO ALLOW ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:33 a.m. CT
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE A. Collins, Barnett, D. Garner, Gonzales Worthen, Springer, T. Shephard
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION; TO ALLOW VOTER REGISTRATION DURING EARLY VOTING AND ON ELECTION DAY; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51.
PASSRecent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:33 a.m. CT
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE A. Collins, D. Garner, Ennett, Gonzales Worthen, Springer
AN ACT TO CREATE THE PREREGISTRATION TO VOTE ACT; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51, UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51, § 19.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:33 a.m. CT
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE A. Collins, C. Tucker, D. Garner, Gonzales Worthen, Springer
TO CREATE THE NO-EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING; AND TO REPEAL VOTER QUALIFICATIONS FOR ABSENTEE VOTING.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:34 a.m. CT
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE A. Collins, D. Garner, Gonzales Worthen, Springer
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS.
Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:34 a.m. CT
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE A. Collins, D. Garner, Ennett, Springer