Sen. Bart Hester (R) Republican
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Scorecard 2025 Regular Session
Counted from the floor roll calls, sponsor lists and Secretary of State filings stored in LobbyUp. These are public records, not ratings.
Bills that became law
64.7%
11 of 17 House/Senate bills they led became Acts
Lead sponsor only. Needs at least 3 bills. Resolutions (6) do not become Acts.
Missed votes
0.2%
Missed 2 of 1210 roll calls (2 not voting, 0 excused)
Lower is better attendance. Excused absences count as missed.
Sided with own party on party-split votes
94.0%
140 of 149 votes where most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways
Party-line voting. Only Yea and Nay votes count. Needs at least 10 such votes.
Voted with the majority
98.4%
1186 of 1205 Yea/Nay votes were on the side with more votes
Ties are left out.
Votes with you
Not enough data
0 of 0 of your Pass/Kill bills where they cast a Yea or Nay
Pass = Yea, Kill = Nay, on their latest floor vote. Watch orders are not scored. Needs at least 3 bills.
Bills sponsored
| Lead sponsor, House/Senate bills | 17 |
|---|---|
| Became Acts | 11 |
| Lead sponsor, resolutions | 6 |
| Sponsor in the other chamber | 14 (11 became Acts) |
| Cosponsor | 34 |
| Cosponsored bills that became law | 22 |
Floor votes
| Roll calls on record | 1210 |
|---|---|
| Yea | 1177 |
| Nay | 30 |
| Present | 1 |
| Not voting | 2 |
| Excused | 0 |
| With own party's majority, all votes | 98.3% (1183 of 1204) |
Committees
- ex officio: ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
- ex officio: JBC-CLAIMS
- ex officio: JBC-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION - OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
- ex officio: JBC-PEER REVIEW
- ex officio: JBC-PERSONNEL
- ex officio: JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE
- ex officio: LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Campaign money filings 2023-2026, all years on file (not only this session)
$156,364.85 from 31 itemized contributions to their own campaign committee
How the filings were matched to this legislator
| SOS filer (committee) | Years | Amount | Match confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hester, Bart (filer ID 6235) | 2024, 2025, 2026 | $134,239.85 | High Exact first and last name |
| Hester, Bart (filer ID 661) | 2023, 2024 | $22,125.00 | High Exact first and last name |
Top donors
| Donor | Industry | Place | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hester, Bart | Not listed | Cave Springs, AR | $126,314.85 |
| Cella, Louis | Not listed | St. Louis, AR | $4,000.00 (2 gifts) |
| Ingram, William | Not listed | Palm Beach, FL | $3,500.00 |
| Turney, Brentt | Construction and trades | Rogers, AR | $3,300.00 |
| Cooper, John | Real estate | Rogers, AR | $3,300.00 |
| Arkansas Rural Broadband Association Committee | Political committees | Clinton, AR | $2,000.00 |
| State Employees of Arkansas PAC 3 | Political committees | Little Rock, AR | $2,000.00 |
| Friedkin, Thomas | Not listed | Houston, AR | $2,000.00 (2 gifts) |
| McDonald's Local Owner Operators of Arkansas PAC | Political committees | Higden, AR | $1,000.00 |
| Arkansas Bankers Association Group 1 PAC | Political committees | Little Rock, AR | $1,000.00 |
Top industries
| Industry | Total | Share | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political committees | $9,250.00 | 5.9% | 9 |
| Real estate | $4,700.00 | 3.0% | 3 |
| Construction and trades | $3,325.00 | 2.1% | 2 |
| Law | $1,000.00 | 0.6% | 1 |
| Education | $250.00 | 0.2% | 1 |
| Government | $250.00 | 0.2% | 1 |
88% of the money ($137,589.85) has no industry listed on the filing.
Lobbyist spending on them
No lobbyist expense lines name this legislator. Most reported lobbyist spending is on groups (for example "Members of the AR General Assembly") and can't be tied to one person.
Votes with you your firm's Pass/Kill orders
Not enough data 0 with you, 0 against you, 5 with no floor vote on record for them. 2 Watch orders not scored.
| Bill | Your order | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB1019 TO CREATE THE AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE ACT OF 2025; TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYE | Pass | No floor vote on record for them | Not counted |
| HB1036 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION; TO ALLOW VOTER REGISTRATION DURING EARLY V | Pass | No floor vote on record for them | Not counted |
| HJR1012 AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE REAPPRAISAL | Kill | No floor vote on record for them | Not counted |
| HJR1013 A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VACANCIES SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMEN | Pass | No floor vote on record for them | Not counted |
| HJR1014 A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND A | Kill | No floor vote on record for them | Not counted |
| ex officio: ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) |
| ex officio: JBC-CLAIMS |
| ex officio: JBC-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION - OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE |
| ex officio: JBC-PEER REVIEW |
| ex officio: JBC-PERSONNEL |
| ex officio: JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE |
| ex officio: LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING |
| Bill | Title | Role | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB1056 | TO CREATE THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1056 is now Act 34 | Notification that HB1056 is now Act 34 · Feb 11, 2025, 1:35 p.m. CT |
| HB1080 | TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR BILLS RELATED TO HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS; AND TO REPEAL THE BILL FILING DEADLINE FOR BILLS AFFECTING HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS OF ENTITIES OF THE STATE. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1080 is now Act 2 | Notification that HB1080 is now Act 2 · Jan 27, 2025, 5:40 p.m. CT |
| HB1204 | TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1204 is now Act 28 | Notification that HB1204 is now Act 28 · Feb 11, 2025, 1:33 p.m. CT |
| HB1303 | TO CREATE THE SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1303 is now Act 546 | Notification that HB1303 is now Act 546 · Apr 10, 2025, 5:36 p.m. CT |
| HB1476 | TO AMEND THE DIRECT SHIPMENT OF VINOUS LIQUOR ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH A WINE DIRECT SHIPPER LICENSE. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1476 is now Act 675 | Notification that HB1476 is now Act 675 · Apr 16, 2025, 3:48 p.m. CT |
| HB1489 | TO AMEND THE METHOD OF EXECUTION TO INCLUDE NITROGEN GAS. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1489 is now Act 302 | Notification that HB1489 is now Act 302 · Mar 18, 2025, 1:47 p.m. CT |
| HB1503 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1503 is now Act 313 | Notification that HB1503 is now Act 313 · Mar 18, 2025, 1:58 p.m. CT |
| HB1530 | TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIALTY HOSPITAL" RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:08 a.m. CT |
| HB1534 | TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | cosponsor | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 1:13 p.m. CT |
| HB1555 | TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN A MUNICIPAL OFFICE. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1555 is now Act 995 | Notification that HB1555 is now Act 995 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:03 p.m. CT |
| HB1633 | TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS WHO TRANSFER SCHOOLS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1633 is now Act 475 | Notification that HB1633 is now Act 475 · Apr 8, 2025, 11:51 a.m. CT |
| HB1634 | TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS SPORTS RAFFLE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1634 is now Act 305 | Notification that HB1634 is now Act 305 · Mar 18, 2025, 1:48 p.m. CT |
| HB1657 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1657 is now Act 709 | Notification that HB1657 is now Act 709 · Apr 16, 2025, 4:06 p.m. CT |
| HB1681 | TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1681 is now Act 812 | Notification that HB1681 is now Act 812 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:25 p.m. CT |
| HB1685 | 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. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1685 is now Act 1008 | Notification that HB1685 is now Act 1008 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:06 p.m. CT |
| HB1687 | TO PROVIDE THAT A WATER AUTHORITY IS EXEMPT FROM ALL EXCISE TAXES. | primary | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 10:38 a.m. CT |
| HB1706 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT RANKED CHOICE VOTING. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1706 is now Act 829 | Notification that HB1706 is now Act 829 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:33 p.m. CT |
| HB1711 | 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. | cosponsor | House -- Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE | Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE · Apr 7, 2025, 8:44 a.m. CT |
| HB1713 | TO REQUIRE BALLOT TITLES FOR INITIATED MEASURES TO BE AT OR UNDER A CERTAIN READING LEVEL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1713 is now Act 602 | Notification that HB1713 is now Act 602 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:11 p.m. CT |
| HB1821 | TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND STATE-OWNED PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1821 is now Act 560 | Notification that HB1821 is now Act 560 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:08 p.m. CT |
| HB1832 | TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT AND COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO AMEND A RULE OF THE SUPREME COURT AND COURT OF APPEALS UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1832 is now Act 975 | Notification that HB1832 is now Act 975 · Apr 22, 2025, 3:59 p.m. CT |
| HB1833 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMISSIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1833 is now Act 806 | Notification that HB1833 is now Act 806 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:23 p.m. CT |
| HB1853 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AGENCY RELATIONSHIP AND DUTIES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE LICENSES; AND TO CLARIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OF DUAL AGENCY. | cosponsor | House -- Notification that HB1853 is now Act 835 | Notification that HB1853 is now Act 835 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:36 p.m. CT |
| HB1917 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT-ATHLETE PUBLICITY RIGHTS ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO ATHLETIC PROGRAM FUNDING. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1917 is now Act 839 | Notification that HB1917 is now Act 839 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:37 p.m. CT |
| HB1923 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NATURAL STATE INITIATIVE OPPORTUNITY ZONES. | primary | House -- Notification that HB1923 is now Act 838 | Notification that HB1923 is now Act 838 · Apr 17, 2025, 3:37 p.m. CT |
| HB1936 | AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES. | cosponsor | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 8:55 a.m. CT |
| HB1981 | TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "OUTDOOR RECREATION OPERATOR" AND "TRAMWAY OPERATOR UNDER THE LAW CONCERNING RECREATIONAL TRAMWAYS". | primary | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 12:59 p.m. CT |
| HCR1001 | FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE AT 10:30 A.M., TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025, TO DECLARE ELECTION RESULTS, TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE, AND TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE GOVERNOR. | primary | House -- Approved by the Governor | Approved by the Governor · Jan 16, 2025, 3:42 p.m. CT |
| HCR1003 | PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY RECESS ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, AND RECONVENE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025. | primary | House -- Approved by the Governor | Approved by the Governor · Jan 16, 2025, 3:42 p.m. CT |
| HCR1006 | TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RECESS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | primary | House -- Approved by the Governor | Approved by the Governor · Mar 6, 2025, 1:36 p.m. CT |
| HCR1011 | TO RECOGNIZE BENTONVILLE'S INVESTMENT IN CYCLING AND ITS TITLE AS THE MOUNTAIN BIKING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. | primary | House -- Approved by the Governor | Approved by the Governor · Apr 16, 2025, 3:29 p.m. CT |
| HJR1015 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY BY REQUIRING A JUDICIAL CANDIDATE TO DECLARE HIS OR HER POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION OR INDEPENDENT STATUS WHEN RUNNING FOR OFFICE. | cosponsor | House -- Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 9:50 a.m. CT |
| SB142 | TO CREATE THE BELL TO BELL, NO CELL ACT; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICIES WITH REGARD TO STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB142 is now Act 122 | Notification that SB142 is now Act 122 · Feb 24, 2025, 1:35 p.m. CT |
| SB203 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONAL TRAMWAYS; AND TO CREATE A RECREATIONAL TRAMWAY SYSTEM FOR STATE PARKS AND FOR OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE STATE. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB203 is now Act 155 | Notification that SB203 is now Act 155 · Feb 25, 2025, 5:13 p.m. CT |
| SB204 | TO EXEMPT FROM GROSS INCOME A GAIN BY A TAXPAYER RESULTING FROM THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY UNDER THE RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN OR THE THREAT OF CONDEMNATION. | cosponsor | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:58 p.m. CT |
| SB263 | TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB263 is now Act 330 | Notification that SB263 is now Act 330 · Mar 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT |
| SB307 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES; TO CREATE THE GENERATING ARKANSAS JOBS ACT OF 2025; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB307 is now Act 373 | Notification that SB307 is now Act 373 · Mar 20, 2025, 1:36 p.m. CT |
| SB352 | TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS; AND TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB352 is now Act 721 | Notification that SB352 is now Act 721 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:04 p.m. CT |
| SB353 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DATES FOR ELECTIONS; TO AMEND THE DATES OF PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SCHOOL ELECTIONS, AND CERTAIN SPECIAL ELECTIONS; AND TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE FISCAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB353 is now Act 405 | Notification that SB353 is now Act 405 · Mar 31, 2025, 1:38 p.m. CT |
| SB364 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES RELATED TO CONTRACTORS. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB364 is now Act 750 | Notification that SB364 is now Act 750 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:16 p.m. CT |
| SB375 | TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CAPITAL RAPE; AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 3 OF 1936. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB375 is now Act 662 | Notification that SB375 is now Act 662 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:50 p.m. CT |
| SB377 | 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. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 4:02 p.m. CT |
| SB394 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM A COUNTY SALES AND USE TAXES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. | cosponsor | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 4:02 p.m. CT |
| SB420 | TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR WATER DEVELOPMENT STATE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE WATER AUTHORITY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE USES OF THE CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE REVOLVING LOAN FUND. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB420 is now Act 736 | Notification that SB420 is now Act 736 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:10 p.m. CT |
| SB421 | TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER, WASTE DISPOSAL, AND POLLUTION ABATEMENT PROJECTS. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB421 is now Act 578 | Notification that SB421 is now Act 578 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:32 p.m. CT |
| SB426 | TO CREATE THE DEFENSE AGAINST CRIMINAL ILLEGALS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO COMMIT SERIOUS FELONIES INVOLVING VIOLENCE. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB426 is now Act 654 | Notification that SB426 is now Act 654 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:49 p.m. CT |
| SB431 | TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; TO ELIMINATE THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES; TO CREATE SAFE HARBORS FOR VICTIMS; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN SEXUALLY EXPLICIT PRODUCTS THAT RESEMBLE A CHILD. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB431 is now Act 987 | Notification that SB431 is now Act 987 · Apr 23, 2025, 4:51 p.m. CT |
| SB437 | TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB437 is now Act 945 | Notification that SB437 is now Act 945 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:43 p.m. CT |
| SB44 | TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING WHEN INTERIM COMMITTEES MAY MEET DURING A LEGISLATIVE RECESS. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 4:04 p.m. CT |
| SB441 | TO CREATE THE JUNK LAWSUIT PREVENTION ACT OF 2025. | lead | House -- Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. | Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 2:07 p.m. CT |
| SB450 | TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE A HUMAN FETAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION IN THE RELEVANT STANDARDS DURING THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC STANDARDS REVISION CYCLE. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB450 is now Act 915 | Notification that SB450 is now Act 915 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:39 p.m. CT |
| SB451 | TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF CERTAIN STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:09 p.m. CT |
| SB463 | TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO APPROVE OR DENY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS CONCERNING CLOSING OR ELIMINATING ELECTRIC GENERATION UNITS OR TRANSMISSION ASSETS. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB463 is now Act 580 | Notification that SB463 is now Act 580 · Apr 14, 2025, 5:33 p.m. CT |
| SB481 | TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND STATE-OWNED PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB481 is now Act 779 | Notification that SB481 is now Act 779 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:27 p.m. CT |
| SB499 | TO REPEAL CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT; AND TO REVISE CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 3:23 p.m. CT |
| SB518 | 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. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:33 p.m. CT |
| SB524 | 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. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 3:23 p.m. CT |
| SB527 | 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. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB527 is now Act 774 | Notification that SB527 is now Act 774 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:25 p.m. CT |
| SB530 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB530 is now Act 701 | Notification that SB530 is now Act 701 · Apr 18, 2025, 3:57 p.m. CT |
| SB532 | TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIALTY HOSPITAL" RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM. | lead | Senate -- Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. · May 5, 2025, 3:53 p.m. CT |
| SB535 | TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AND THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB535 is now Act 781 | Notification that SB535 is now Act 781 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:27 p.m. CT |
| SB578 | 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. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB578 is now Act 766 | Notification that SB578 is now Act 766 · Apr 18, 2025, 4:22 p.m. CT |
| SB59 | TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH ONE BREAKFAST AT NO COST EACH SCHOOL DAY UPON REQUEST WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THE STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A FEDERALLY FUNDED FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | cosponsor | Senate -- Notification that SB59 is now Act 123 | Notification that SB59 is now Act 123 · Feb 24, 2025, 1:35 p.m. CT |
| SB601 | TO CREATE A PATHWAY FOR A GRADUATE OF A FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOL TO BE LICENSED IN THIS STATE IF HE OR SHE IS OFFERED FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AS A PHYSICIAN FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB601 is now Act 971 | Notification that SB601 is now Act 971 · Apr 22, 2025, 4:47 p.m. CT |
| SB97 | TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL RETAIL LIQUOR PERMITS TO CERTAIN EXISTING HOLDERS OF RETAIL LIQUOR PERMITS. | lead | Senate -- Notification that SB97 is now Act 156 | Notification that SB97 is now Act 156 · Feb 25, 2025, 5:13 p.m. CT |
| SCR1 | TO ADOPT THE JOINT RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | lead | Senate -- Approved by the Governor. | Approved by the Governor. · Feb 4, 2025, 1:36 p.m. CT |
| SJR11 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 5, TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. | cosponsor | Senate -- Approved by the Governor. | Approved by the Governor. · Apr 22, 2025, 4:37 p.m. CT |
| SMR2 | IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF FORMER ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL, UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN, AND FORTY-THIRD GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS JAMES "JIM" GUY TUCKER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE NATION AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 1:26 p.m. CT |
| SR23 | TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 15-22, 2025, AS NATIONAL FFA WEEK. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:21 p.m. CT |
| SR26 | TO AUTHORIZE RECESSES OF EITHER OR BOTH CHAMBERS FOR PERIODS OF FOUR CONSECUTIVE DAYS OR LONGER. | lead | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:23 p.m. CT |
| SR31 | TO RECOGNIZE MISS AMERICA'S TEEN 2025 PEYTON BOLLING. | lead | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:29 p.m. CT |
| SR34 | TO SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OF FORMER GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS MICHAEL DALE "MIKE" HUCKABEE AS UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL. | cosponsor | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:30 p.m. CT |
| SR40 | TO RECOGNIZE, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGE THE ARKANSAS 250 COMMISSION AS IT BEGINS ITS WORK TO CELEBRATE ARKANSAS'S RICH TWO-HUNDRED-FIFTY-YEAR HISTORY FROM THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE THROUGH JULY 4, 2026. | lead | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:33 p.m. CT |
| SR61 | TO HONOR WARREN A. STEPHENS OF ARKANSAS AND TO SUPPORT HIS NOMINATION AS THE AMBASSADOR TO THE COURT OF ST. JAMES'S. | lead | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:47 p.m. CT |
| SR75 | TO HONOR SYLVIA ANN HINDSMAN CORNWELL FOR HER EXEMPLARY, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SENATE AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | lead | Senate -- Sine Die adjournment | Sine Die adjournment · May 5, 2025, 2:56 p.m. CT |
No interim studies sponsored.
Where Bart Hester's donors live
Arkansas
Close-up of District 33
Senate District 33Donor ZIP codes (bigger = more money)
Inside vs. outside District 33
Inside District 3380.8%$126,314.85 · 1 donation
Elsewhere in Arkansas11.3%$17,675.00 · 18 donations
Out of state6.3%$9,775.00 · 7 donations
Could not be placed1.7%$2,600.00 · 5 donations
Total: $156,364.85. 5 donations could not be placed in a district.
All donors, highest to lowest
| # | Donor | Place | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hester, Bart | Cave Springs, AR | $126,314.85 | 1 |
| 2 | Cella, Louis | St. Louis, AR | $4,000.00 | 2 |
| 3 | Ingram, William | Palm Beach, FL | $3,500.00 | 1 |
| 4 | Cooper, John | Rogers, AR | $3,300.00 | 1 |
| 5 | Turney, Brentt | Rogers, AR | $3,300.00 | 1 |
| 6 | Arkansas Rural Broadband Association Committee | Clinton, AR | $2,000.00 | 1 |
| 7 | Friedkin, Thomas | Houston, AR | $2,000.00 | 2 |
| 8 | State Employees of Arkansas PAC 3 | Little Rock, AR | $2,000.00 | 1 |
| 9 | Arkansas Bankers Association Group 1 PAC | Little Rock, AR | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 10 | Arkansas Electric Cooperatives PAC | Little Rock, AR | $1,000.00 | 2 |
| 11 | Elms, Douglas | Rogers, AR | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 12 | McClard, Bill | Rogers, AR | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 13 | McDonald's Local Owner Operators of Arkansas PAC | Higden, AR | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 14 | Mostyn, Josh | Rogers, AR | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 15 | Nucor Corporation Political Action Committee of Arkansas | Armorel, AR | $1,000.00 | 1 |
| 16 | Jones, Ray | Bentonville, AR | $800.00 | 4 |
| 17 | Tyson Foods Arkansas PAC | Springdale, AR | $500.00 | 1 |
| 18 | Wholesale Beer Distributors of Arkansas PAC | Little Rock, AR | $500.00 | 1 |
| 19 | Collins, Charles | Fayetteville, AR | $250.00 | 1 |
| 20 | Consuegra, Phil | Rogers, AR | $250.00 | 1 |
| 21 | Eli Lilly and Company Political Action Committee | Indianapolis, IN | $250.00 | 1 |
| 22 | Miller, James | Bryant, AR | $250.00 | 1 |
| 23 | Williams, Stacy | Little Rock, AR | $100.00 | 1 |
| 24 | Balson, Daniel | Washington, DC | $25.00 | 1 |
| 25 | Jensen, Kevin | Rogers, AR | $25.00 | 1 |
25 donors.