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Daily Summary for Thursday, April 10
April 10, 2025
On Thursday, the Arkansas House passed several bills. HB1312 amends public school funding by increasing the per pupil amount by 5%, raising it to $8,162 for the 2025-2026 school year. The House also passed HB1974, which mandates that state entities use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Another bill, HB1806, gives parents the right to review […]
Daily Summary for Wednesday, April 9
April 9, 2025
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed HB1832. This bill would give the Arkansas Court of Appeals the exclusive original jurisdiction over a facial constitutional challenge in which a party seeks to have a provision of an act of the General Assembly, a provision of the Arkansas Code, or an administrative rule or regulation declared […]
Daily Summary for Tuesday, April 8
April 8, 2025
On Tuesday, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed several key bills. HB1869 was approved, which aims to establish a maternal outcomes management system within the Department of Health. HB1529 passed as well, introducing a criminal offense for the unlawful creation or distribution of deepfake visual material. It states a person commits the offense if he […]
Daily Summary for Monday, April 7
April 7, 2025
On Monday, the House of Representatives adopted HJR1018, a proposed constitutional amendment titled “The Citizens Only Voting Amendment,” which restricts voting in state and local elections to U.S. citizens who meet electoral qualifications. The House also passed HB1685, which proposes eliminating the state’s 0.125% sales tax on groceries starting January 1, 2026. Another bill, HB1491, […]
Week 12 of the 2025 Regular Session
April 4, 2025
This week, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed several significant pieces of legislation focused on maternal health, breast cancer treatment, and state employee compensation. HB1004 aims to extend Medicaid coverage to postpartum mothers for one year after childbirth, while HB1826 ensures that insurance covers births at licensed birthing centers, helping to expand access to care […]
Daily Summary for Thursday, April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025
On Thursday, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed several bills addressing a range of issues. HB1786 expands eligibility for tuition benefits, allowing soldiers and airmen of the Arkansas National Guard to receive benefits at private colleges and universities. HB1847 authorizes the Arkansas Racing Commission to maintain a statewide self-exclusion list for individuals who voluntarily wish […]
Summary for Thursday, April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025
On Thursday, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed several bills addressing a range of issues. HB1786 expands eligibility for tuition benefits, allowing soldiers and airmen of the Arkansas National Guard to receive benefits at private colleges and universities. HB1847 authorizes the Arkansas Racing Commission to maintain a statewide self-exclusion list for individuals who voluntarily wish […]
Daily Summary for Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025
The Arkansas House of Representatives had a busy Wednesday, passing a series of bills that impact everything from employee pay and consumer protections to crime penalties and vehicle modifications. Among the bills passed was SB392, which adjusts the classification and compensation of state employees to ensure their salaries align with labor market rates. HB1820 was […]
Summary for Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025
The Arkansas House of Representatives had a busy Wednesday, passing a series of bills that impact everything from employee pay and consumer protections to crime penalties and vehicle modifications. Among the bills passed was SB392, which adjusts the classification and compensation of state employees to ensure their salaries align with labor market rates. HB1820 was […]
Daily Summary for Tuesday, April 1, 2025
April 1, 2025
On Tuesday, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed several bills addressing a range of issues, from education and healthcare to taxation and public safety. Among the measures approved was HB1594, which aims to create a Farmer Sales Tax Identification Card. This initiative directs the secretary to provide eligible farmers with the card, helping retailers properly […]
Summary for Tuesday, April 1, 2025
April 1, 2025
On Tuesday, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed several bills addressing a range of issues, from education and healthcare to taxation and public safety. Among the measures approved was HB1594, which aims to create a Farmer Sales Tax Identification Card. This initiative directs the secretary to provide eligible farmers with the card, helping retailers properly […]
