Bills

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PERMISSIVE SERVICE CREDIT FOR GAP YEAR SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 227Recent Action: Notification that HB1160 is now Act 227 · Feb 27, 2025, 5:27 p.m. CT

PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS — JOINT K. Moore, J. Dotson

TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING AN ELECTION TO CHANGE ANNUITY OPTIONS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

ACT 228Recent Action: Notification that HB1161 is now Act 228 · Feb 27, 2025, 5:27 p.m. CT

PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS — JOINT K. Moore, J. Boyd

TO ESTABLISH GOOD FRIDAY AS AN OFFICIAL STATE HOLIDAY.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:37 a.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — HOUSE Duffield

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

ACT 1005Recent Action: Notification that HB1163 is now Act 1005 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:05 p.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee

TO ALLOW A PHYSICIAN OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO OFFER COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN PATIENTS; AND TO MANDATE THAT INSURANCE POLICIES COVER ASSESSMENTS FOR COGNITIVE FUNCTION FOR CERTAIN PATIENTS.

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 J. Mayberry, C. Penzo

TO PROHIBIT DIFFERENT REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE SAME TYPE OF PROVIDER IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Mar 17, 2025, 8:38 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE L. Johnson

TO CLARIFY THE TYPES OF EPINEPHRINE FOR USE IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE.

ACT 245Recent Action: Notification that HB1166 is now Act 245 · Mar 6, 2025, 1:33 p.m. CT

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

TO MODIFY THE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS; AND TO CLARIFY THAT DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDES DIABETIC SHOES AND SHOE INSERTS.

ACT 431Recent Action: Notification that HB1167 is now Act 431 · Apr 3, 2025, 1:11 p.m. CT

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

TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL IMMUNITY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FOR NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Jan 28, 2025, 8:31 a.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — HOUSE L. Johnson

TO CLARIFY THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR AN INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT TO INCLUDE A PERSON WHO IS IN A MENTAL CONDITION AS A RESULT OF A MEDICAL CONDITION.

ACT 383Recent Action: Notification that HB1169 is now Act 383 · Mar 20, 2025, 10:50 a.m. CT

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

TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE REVIEW FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION BLOCK GRANT.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 20, 2025, 8:33 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE L. Johnson

TO MODIFY THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; AND TO AUTHORIZE AN ABBREVIATED INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES ENROLLED IN A RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION.

ACT 625Recent Action: Notification that HB1171 is now Act 625 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:32 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE K. Moore, Irvin, L. Johnson

TO ADD DEFINITIONS TO THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT TO ENSURE THAT ALL RULE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ARE APPEALABLE.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 20, 2025, 8:33 a.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — HOUSE L. Johnson, Gramlich

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

Recent Action: Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:33 a.m. CT

HOUSE RULES M. Brown, Flippo

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF CORRECTION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

ACT 790Recent Action: Notification that HB1174 is now Act 790 · Apr 17, 2025, 11:58 a.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - DIVISION OF HERITAGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

ACT 297Recent Action: Notification that HB1175 is now Act 297 · Mar 12, 2025, 5:10 p.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

ACT 545Recent Action: Notification that HB1176 is now Act 545 · Apr 10, 2025, 5:36 p.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee

TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:27 a.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — HOUSE M. Brown, B. Johnson

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CONTRACTING OF A MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SUMS COLLECTED BY DISTRICT COURTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COST SHARING FOR DISTRICT COURT EXPENSES.

ACT 993Recent Action: Notification that HB1178 is now Act 993 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:02 p.m. CT

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE — SENATE R. Scott Richardson, D. Wallace

TO CREATE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO NINETEEN YEARS OF AGE.

Recent Action: WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR · Feb 11, 2025, 8:32 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE Vaught

TO CREATE THE BABY OLIVIA ACT.

Recent Action: Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:01 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE Bentley, C. Penzo, A. Brown, B. McKenzie, Beck, Breaux, C. Cooper, Cavenaugh, Cozart, Crawford, Dees, Duke, Furman, Gramlich, J. Bryant, J. Dotson, J. Payton, J. Petty, Long, Lundstrum, M. Brown, M. Johnson, M. McKee, McClure, McGrew, N. Burkes, Pilkington, Ray, Rose, Rye, Torres, Vaught, Wooten

TO AMEND THE FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY OF A CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE TO ALLOW ADMITTING PRIVILEGES.

ACT 138Recent Action: Notification that HB1181 is now Act 138 · Feb 25, 2025, 4:48 p.m. CT

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

TO REPLACE THE DEFINED TERM "MEDICATION ASSISTIVE PERSON" WITH THE DEFINED TERM "CERTIFIED MEDICATION ASSISTANT" THROUGHOUT § 17-87-701 ET SEQ.

ACT 265Recent Action: Notification that HB1182 is now Act 265 · Mar 12, 2025, 5:07 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Bentley, Irvin

TO CREATE THE REGISTERED DIALYSIS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN ACT.

ACT 198Recent Action: Notification that HB1183 is now Act 198 · Feb 27, 2025, 5:25 p.m. CT

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

TO AMEND THE FAIR MORTGAGE LENDING ACT; AND TO PROTECT A CONSUMER'S PRIVACY IN CERTAIN MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS.

ACT 263Recent Action: Notification that HB1184 is now Act 263 · Mar 12, 2025, 5:07 p.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE L. Johnson, Hill

TO ADOPT THE DIETITIAN LICENSURE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.

ACT 799Recent Action: Notification that HB1185 is now Act 799 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:11 p.m. CT

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

TO CREATE THE PAIN RELIEF PARITY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE PAIN RELIEF PARITY IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

ACT 960Recent Action: Notification that HB1186 is now Act 960 · Apr 21, 2025, 11:43 a.m. CT

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

TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS.

ACT 858Recent Action: Notification that HB1187 is now Act 858 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:47 p.m. CT

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE — SENATE Vaught, J. Payton

TO AMEND RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS UNDER VARIOUS PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS FOR CERTAIN POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBERS, AND SHERIFFS.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:19 a.m. CT

PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS — JOINT Vaught

AN ACT TO AMEND NOVICE TEACHER MENTORING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

ACT 135Recent Action: Notification that HB1189 is now Act 135 · Feb 25, 2025, 4:47 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE Vaught, G. Leding

TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR TEACHERS.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:25 a.m. CT

REVENUE & TAXATION — HOUSE Vaught

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

ACT 619Recent Action: Notification that HB1191 is now Act 619 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:12 p.m. CT

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Joint Budget Committee

TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND E-CIGARETTES BY STUDENTS; AND TO REQUIRE THE PARENT OF A STUDENT WHO USES, POSSESSES, OR SMOKES TOBACCO, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR E-CIGARETTES TO PAY A FINE.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:24 a.m. CT

HOUSE RULES Pilkington

TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO INCLUDE A LIENHOLDER ON PAYMENTS MADE UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY.

Recent Action: Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:46 a.m. CT

INSURANCE & COMMERCE — SENATE Cavenaugh, B. Johnson

TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THE INTEGRATION OF HOXIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

ACT 251Recent Action: Notification that HB1194 is now Act 251 · Mar 6, 2025, 1:33 p.m. CT

STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS — SENATE Cavenaugh, B. Johnson

TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING EMPLOYEES OF A MUNICIPALITY THAT PARTICIPATES IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE ELECTION TO INSTEAD PARTICIPATE IN A LOCAL RETIREMENT PLAN.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:19 a.m. CT

PUBLIC RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS — JOINT Wooten

TO SEPARATE THE OFFICES OF SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

ACT 160Recent Action: Notification that HB1196 is now Act 160 · Feb 25, 2025, 4:50 p.m. CT

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE — SENATE Maddox

TO PROHIBIT SCHEDULING, HOSTING, OR REQUIRING AN OUTDOOR PRACTICE, SCRIMMAGE, GAME, OR ACTIVITY FOR AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY DURING THE HOURS WHEN AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS BEEN DECLARED.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — HOUSE S. Meeks

TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN HEIGHTS OF WIND POWER DEVICES FOR WATERFOWL CONSERVATION IN THIS STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Recent Action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:17 a.m. CT

ENERGY — JOINT J. Moore, J. Dismang

TO REPEAL THE STATUTE CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS GRANTING A LEGAL TRANSFER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

ACT 118Recent Action: Notification that HB1199 is now Act 118 · Feb 18, 2025, 1:34 p.m. CT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE — SENATE Barker, J. Bryant