Bills

TO REQUIRE THAT A UNIT DEDICATED TO ARKANSAS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BE INCLUDED WITHIN EXISTING ARKANSAS HISTORY COURSE CONTENT GUIDELINES.

ACT 647Recent Action: Notification that SB515 is now Act 647 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:47 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE J. Petty, Nazarenko, Crawford, F. Love, Gramlich, Hall, J. Boyd, J. Bryant, Puryear

TO ALLOW A PERSON FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OR JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS WHO IS AN APPOINTEE IN THAT POSITION TO USE THE TITLE OF THAT POSITION AS A PREFIX WHEN FILING AS A CANDIDATE.

ACT 761Recent Action: Notification that SB516 is now Act 761 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:20 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Gilmore, Ray

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS; AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO DESIGNATE A RESTROOM FOR CAMPAIGN WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 4:10 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE J. Scott, Clowney, K. Hammer

TO PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM ENACTING REGULATIONS IN A FLOOD-PRONE AREA THAT ARE MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM IN CERTAIN INSTANCES.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:33 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE Hester, Gonzales

TO AMEND THE STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR LIFE INSURANCE; AND TO REGULATE THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON DEFERRED PAYMENT OF ANY CASH SURRENDER VALUE ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE POLICY.

ACT 958Recent Action: Notification that SB519 is now Act 958 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:45 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE J. Boyd

TO PROHIBIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OFFICES, OFFICERS, POLICIES, OR PRACTICES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

ACT 747Recent Action: Notification that SB520 is now Act 747 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:15 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — HOUSE D. Sullivan, A. Brown

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT; AND TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD AFTER COMPLETION OF TRAINING FOR WHICH REIMBURSEMENT IS REQUIRED.

ACT 748Recent Action: Notification that SB521 is now Act 748 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:15 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE B. Davis, Unger

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCES, AND THE ARTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE TUITION AND FEES PAID BY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE ONLINE PROGRAMS.

ACT 648Recent Action: Notification that SB522 is now Act 648 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:47 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE M. McKee, M. Brown, A. Clark, Barnett, Warren

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PRIVATE CLUB BE A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.

ACT 762Recent Action: Notification that SB523 is now Act 762 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:21 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE Irvin, Dalby

TO MAKE OPERATION OF AN ILLEGAL ONLINE CASINO OR SPORTS BETTING A FELONY; TO CREATE THE INTERACTIVE GAMING ACT AND TO INCLUDE NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS DRAWING GAMES AND CASINO GAMING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 3:23 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE D. Wallace, Duffield, Achor, Barnes, F. Allen, Gramlich, Hester, J. Richardson, J. Scott, K. Ferguson, M. McElroy, McGruder, Painter, Perry

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INCORPORATION AND ORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPALITIES; AND TO TRANSFER INCORPORATION DUTIES TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:11 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — HOUSE M. Johnson, Brooks

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

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 4:03 p.m. CT

REVENUE & TAX — SENATE Irvin, Duffield, 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 ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME ACT OF 2021; AND TO INCREASE THE MEDICAL-LOSS RATIO IN THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME PROGRAM.

ACT 774Recent Action: Notification that SB527 is now Act 774 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:25 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE Irvin, L. Johnson, Achor, B. Johnson, Bentley, Clowney, Eaves, Eubanks, Evans, Gilmore, Gramlich, Hester, Hudson, J. Boyd, J. Dismang, Ladyman, Lundstrum, M. Shepherd, Maddox, Perry, Pilkington, Stone, Vaught, Walker, Wardlaw

TO ADDRESS THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND THE CAREER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO SECONDARY TECHNICAL CENTERS.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:37 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE Gilmore, Beaty Jr.

TO AMEND THE INDEPENDENT TAX APPEALS COMMISSION ACT.

ACT 617Recent Action: Notification that SB529 is now Act 617 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:39 p.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE B. Johnson, Cavenaugh

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT.

ACT 701Recent Action: Notification that SB530 is now Act 701 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:57 p.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE B. Davis, Beck, Achor, Andrews, B. Johnson, Barker, Beaty Jr., Bentley, Breaux, C. Cooper, Childress, Clowney, Crawford, Eaton, Eaves, Eubanks, Flippo, Furman, Gazaway, Gilmore, Gramlich, Hall, Hawk, Hester, Holcomb, Hollowell, Irvin, J. Dismang, J. English, J. Scott, Jean, Joey Carr, K. Moore, M. Brown, M. Johnson, M. McKee, Magie, McClure, McGruder, Milligan, Painter, Perry, Pilkington, Rice, Richmond, Rye, S. Berry, S. Meeks, Springer, Stone, Wardlaw, Warren, Wooten

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PLANNING; AND TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY TO CONTRACT WITH A PROPERTY OWNER OUTSIDE THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:33 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE K. Hammer, Gonzales, Milligan

TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIALTY HOSPITAL" RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:53 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Hester, Achor

TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS BY THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW REGULATION AND PURCHASE OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS.

ACT 934Recent Action: Notification that SB533 is now Act 934 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:41 p.m. CT

HOUSE RULES Dees, Gazaway

TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; AND TO REMOVE MITRAGYNINE AND 7-HYDROXYMITRAGYNINE, ALSO KNOWN AS KRATOM, FROM THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LIST IN ARKANSAS.

Recent Action: Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:09 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE G. Leding, Eubanks

TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AND THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION.

ACT 781Recent Action: Notification that SB535 is now Act 781 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:27 p.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Hester, Evans, A. Collins, B. Davis, B. Johnson, B. McKenzie, Barnes, Barnett, Beaty Jr., Bentley, Breaux, C. Tucker, Childress, Clowney, Cozart, Crowell, D. Wallace, Dalby, Duffield, Eaves, Ennett, F. Allen, F. Love, Flippo, Furman, G. Leding, Gazaway, Gonzales Worthen, Gramlich, Hawk, Henley, Holcomb, Hollowell, Hudson, Irvin, J. Boyd, J. Bryant, J. Dismang, J. English, J. Moore, J. Petty, J. Scott, K. Brown, K. Ferguson, K. Hammer, K. Moore, L. Johnson, Lundstrum, M. Brown, M. Johnson, M. McElroy, M. Shepherd, Maddox, Magie, McCollum, McCullough, McGruder, Painter, Pearce, Puryear, Rye, S. Berry, S. Flowers, Springer, Steele, T. Shephard, Tosh, Unger, Vaught, Warren, Wing, Wooldridge, Wooten

TO ABOLISH AND TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY AND THE STATE LIBRARY BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:20 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE D. Sullivan, Long

TO CREATE THE EARNING SAFE REENTRY THROUGH WORK ACT; AND TO CREATE A SENTENCE CREDIT PROGRAM FOR A PERSON ON PROBATION, PAROLE, OR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION TO EARN TIME CREDITS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 763Recent Action: Notification that SB537 is now Act 763 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:21 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE Gilmore, M. Brown, C. Tucker

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PROCUREMENT LAW.

ACT 782Recent Action: Notification that SB538 is now Act 782 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:28 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Gilmore, Wardlaw, Hickey, Irvin, J. Dotson

TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION AND THE DIVISION OF CORRECTION; TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO COMMUNITY CORRECTION CENTERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 723Recent Action: Notification that SB539 is now Act 723 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:05 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE Gilmore, Gazaway

TO LIMIT THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IMPOSITION OF RESTRICTIONS ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO HAS SUFFERED A SEIZURE.

ACT 702Recent Action: Notification that SB540 is now Act 702 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:57 p.m. CT

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION — HOUSE M. Johnson, Ennett, Furman

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TOWING OR STORAGE OF A VEHICLE, IMPLEMENT, OR PIECE OF MACHINERY; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN TOWED OR STORED.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:46 p.m. CT

TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS — SENATE G. Leding, Womack, A. Clark

TO AMEND THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; TO IMPROVE THE ENROLLMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS IN RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO EMPOWER BENEFICIARIES WITH INFORMATION.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:54 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE B. Davis, L. Johnson

TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WITHIN RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:54 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE B. Davis, L. Johnson

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT.

ACT 775Recent Action: Notification that SB544 is now Act 775 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:25 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE M. Johnson, Gazaway, K. Hammer, Lundstrum

TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THE PROPERTY AND FINANCES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO BONDS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RENTS, TOLLS, FEES, AND OTHER CHARGES RELATED TO ATHLETIC CONTESTS.

ACT 564Recent Action: Notification that SB545 is now Act 564 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:30 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE M. Johnson, Dalby

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRUST FUND CONTRIBUTION FEE FOR WATER PERMITS RELATED TO NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS.

ACT 935Recent Action: Notification that SB546 is now Act 935 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:42 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE K. Hammer, Perry

TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT A HOMESCHOOLED STUDENT LIVE WITHIN A CERTAIN RADIUS OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR PURPOSES OF PARTICIPATING IN AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY.

ACT 728Recent Action: Notification that SB547 is now Act 728 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:07 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE D. Sullivan, S. Meeks

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WARRANTS OF ARREST; AND TO REQUIRE THAT NOTICE OF A WARRANT BE SENT TO THE PERSON NAMED IN THE ARREST WARRANT.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 11:22 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE G. Leding, Womack

TO ENSURE THAT MANDATED COSTS AND FEES PAID BY A DEFENDANT IN A CRIMINAL CASE SHALL BE REFUNDED UPON AN ACQUITTAL, A DISMISSAL, OR AN ORDER OF NOLLE PROSEQUI.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 11:22 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE G. Leding, Womack

TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION TO THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH.

ACT 703Recent Action: Notification that SB550 is now Act 703 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:57 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — HOUSE Hill, Painter

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CANVASSING FOR A PETITION FOR A LOCAL OPTION ELECTION.

ACT 764Recent Action: Notification that SB551 is now Act 764 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:21 p.m. CT

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

TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "PRINCIPAL OFFICE" USED UNDER THE ARKANSAS BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT OF 1987 AND THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.

ACT 650Recent Action: Notification that SB552 is now Act 650 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:48 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE K. Hammer, Eaves

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING LAW; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF A MUNICIPAL TREASURER; AND TO REQUIRE TRAINING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CHARGED WITH DUTIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING LAW.

ACT 671Recent Action: Notification that SB553 is now Act 671 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:54 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — HOUSE K. Hammer, Milligan

TO CREATE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM.

ACT 1022Recent Action: Notification that SB554 is now Act 1022 · Apr 23, 2025, 4:55 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE C. Tucker, Wooldridge