Bills

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF VIDEO VOYEURISM; TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF VIDEO VOYEURISM; AND TO MAKE AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AVAILABLE TO A VICTIM OF VIDEO VOYEURISM.

ACT 765Recent Action: Notification that SB555 is now Act 765 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:22 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE J. Scott, Gazaway, Hudson

TO PROTECT PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SOURCES; AND TO PROHIBIT SURFACE DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER INTO A WATERSHED.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 11:27 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE M. Johnson

TO AMENDS LAW CONCERNING WATER PERMITS AND DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER; TO AUTHORIZE DENIALS OF APPLICANTS THAT HAVE A HISTORY OF NONCOMPLIANCE; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 11:28 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE M. Johnson

TO REQUIRE THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF CERTAIN CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURNS.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 4:04 p.m. CT

REVENUE & TAX — SENATE Crowell, Hollowell

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCHOOL TRANSITIONS ACT OF 2021.

ACT 729Recent Action: Notification that SB559 is now Act 729 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:08 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE J. English, K. Brown

TO DECREASE THE BASE CONTRIBUTION RATE; TO INCREASE THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT RATE; TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE SKILLED WORKFORCE IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TRAINING TRUST FUND.

ACT 740Recent Action: Notification that SB560 is now Act 740 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:12 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE J. English, Tosh

TO ALLOW FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY PREPRINTED PAPER BUYER'S TAG IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO CREATE A PENALTY FOR THE USE OF AN EXPIRED TEMPORARY PREPRINTED PAPER BUYER'S TAG.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:47 p.m. CT

TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS — SENATE M. Johnson, A. Brown

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT; AND TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN ANNUAL PROJECT REVIEW AND EFFICIENCY STUDY OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

ACT 704Recent Action: Notification that SB562 is now Act 704 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:58 p.m. CT

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION — HOUSE Hill, Holcomb

TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST AN EQUINE; AND TO ALLOW A BODY CONDITION SCORE TO BE USED FOR AN EQUINE UNDER THE OFFENSE OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

ACT 741Recent Action: Notification that SB563 is now Act 741 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:13 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — HOUSE Irvin, Cavenaugh

TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "BEER" TO CHANGE THE ALLOWABLE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT AND TO INCLUDE MALT BEVERAGES.

ACT 596Recent Action: Notification that SB564 is now Act 596 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:36 p.m. CT

HOUSE RULES Flippo, M. Brown

TO ALLOW PROCUREMENT CERTIFICATIONS TO BE COMBINED; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REPRESENTATION IN STATE CONTRACTS REGARDING CONTINGENT FEES; AND TO AMEND THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING REPORTING DEADLINE.

ACT 936Recent Action: Notification that SB565 is now Act 936 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:42 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Flippo, Maddox

PROVIDE FOR FUNDING FOR THE EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT, OR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE AND COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; AND TO ADDRESS PRISON OVERCROWDING.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE B. King

TO AMEND AND MODERNIZE THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPORTIONMENT OF INCOME DERIVED FROM MULTISTATE OPERATIONS; AND TO CHANGE THE METHOD FOR SOURCING OF RECEIPTS FOR SERVICES AND INTANGIBLES.

ACT 719Recent Action: Notification that SB567 is now Act 719 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Crowell, R. Burkes

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TAXES APPLICABLE TO LITHIUM EXTRACTION AND DEVELOPMENT; TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR LITHIUM RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SEVERANCE TAX ON LITHIUM.

ACT 1012Recent Action: Notification that SB568 is now Act 1012 · Apr 23, 2025, 4:54 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — HOUSE Crowell, Jean, Andrews, Dalby, Gilmore, Henley, M. Shepherd, Stone

AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING BALLOT TITLES OF PROPOSED MEASURES; AND AMENDING THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 1.

Recent Action: Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:08 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE M. Johnson, Ray, A. Clark, J. Boyd, J. Bryant

TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE.

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

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE J. Dotson, L. Johnson

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND ZONING REGULATIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT A MUNICIPALITY FROM ENFORCING BUILDINGS AND ZONING REGULATIONS ON COUNTY PROPERTY.

ACT 1002Recent Action: Notification that SB571 is now Act 1002 · Apr 23, 2025, 4:53 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — HOUSE J. Petty, Puryear

TO CREATE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACCESS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ACCESS TO LEARNING MATERIALS.

ACT 649Recent Action: Notification that SB572 is now Act 649 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:48 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE J. Dotson, McAlindon

TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VALUATION UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 16, § 5, BY DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THE ESTABLISHED METHODS OF VALUATION FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX.

ACT 783Recent Action: Notification that SB573 is now Act 783 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:28 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — HOUSE J. Petty, Jean, Caldwell

TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY THAT OPERATES A WATERWORKS SYSTEM OR SEWAGE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO COUNTY PROPERTY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES.

ACT 742Recent Action: Notification that SB574 is now Act 742 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:13 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — HOUSE J. Petty, Puryear

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSTALLMENT FEES COLLECTED IN CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT FEES; AND TO CREATE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TASK FORCE.

ACT 989Recent Action: Notification that SB575 is now Act 989 · Apr 23, 2025, 4:52 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE C. Tucker, Dalby

TO AMEND THE COVERAGE OF CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

ACT 623Recent Action: Notification that SB576 is now Act 623 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE B. Davis, Pilkington

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO NOTIFY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CONCERNING SALES AND USE TAXES THAT ARE SET TO EXPIRE.

ACT 720Recent Action: Notification that SB577 is now Act 720 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE J. Petty, Hall, Puryear

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING; AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO CLOSE CERTAIN EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

ACT 766Recent Action: Notification that SB578 is now Act 766 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:22 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Hester

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC EMPLOYER FROM DEDUCTING LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM THE COMPENSATION OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE.

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

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE M. McKee, M. Brown

TO EXTEND FINANCING FOR PURCHASES OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR A RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.

ACT 767Recent Action: Notification that SB580 is now Act 767 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:22 p.m. CT

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

TO CREATE THE POULTRY INTEGRATORS DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES AND TAXPAYER PROTECTION ACT.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:45 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE B. King

TO ESTABLISH THE STATE ACTION POULTRY FLOCK DEPOPULATION GRANT PROGRAM.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:31 p.m. CT

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SENATE B. King

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS RELATING TO PHARMACY SERVICES.

ACT 990Recent Action: Notification that SB583 is now Act 990 · Apr 23, 2025, 4:52 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE C. Tucker, J. Moore

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS.

ACT 768Recent Action: Notification that SB584 is now Act 768 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:23 p.m. CT

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

TO REQUIRE CERTAIN RECORDS BE PROVIDED TO AN EMPLOYEE WHO IS A MINOR.

Recent Action: Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:08 p.m. CT

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

TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; AND AMENDING A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5, § 1.

Recent Action: Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:26 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE J. Dotson, Gazaway

TO CREATE THE PARENTS' PEACE OF MIND ACT; TO ESTABLISH AUTHORIZATION FOR AND USE OF A MONITORING DEVICE IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY; TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVERS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:55 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE G. Leding, Gazaway

TO ESTABLISH A WINERY PRIVATE CLUB PERMIT.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:34 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE C. Penzo

TO CREATE THE 340B PROGRAM TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CERTAIN 340B-COVERED ENTITIES.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:56 p.m. CT

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

TO CREATE THE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 769Recent Action: Notification that SB590 is now Act 769 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:23 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE Gilmore, Beaty Jr.

TO PROHIBIT RACE-SELECTION ABORTION IN THIS STATE; AND TO CREATE THE RACE DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION PROHIBITION ACT.

ACT 973Recent Action: Notification that SB591 is now Act 973 · Apr 23, 2025, 4:51 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE C. Penzo, K. Brown

TO REQUIRE A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TO RENEW CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AT THE HIGHEST INTEREST RATE CLOSEST TO THE TERM OF THE PREVIOUS CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT AND FOR THE SAME TERM.

Recent Action: Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 3:24 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE D. Wallace, Rye

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT; AND TO CREATE THE PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION ACT.

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

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE J. Boyd, Achor

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION TO SUPPLY A PUBLIC SERVICE OR TO EXTEND A PUBLIC SERVICE.

ACT 705Recent Action: Notification that SB594 is now Act 705 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:58 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE M. McKee, Milligan