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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Daily Summary for Monday, March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025
On Monday, the House of Representatives passed several bills addressing a variety of issues. HB1296 ensures that healthcare insurers apply the same cost-sharing requirements for services provided in mobile units as they would in other settings. HB1333 mandates coverage for breastfeeding and lactation consultant services, while HB1290 requires insurers to cover mental health wellness examinations. […]

Summary for Monday, March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025
On Monday, the House of Representatives passed several bills addressing a variety of issues. HB1296 ensures that healthcare insurers apply the same cost-sharing requirements for services provided in mobile units as they would in other settings. HB1333 mandates coverage for breastfeeding and lactation consultant services, while HB1290 requires insurers to cover mental health wellness examinations. […]
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Workforce Development Legislation

March 27, 2025
Several bills focused on workforce development, economic growth, and improving access to services, have passed in the House in recent weeks. These pieces of legislation reflect a concerted effort to enhance Arkansas’ business climate, support workers, and attract talent. SB50 has already made its way to the Governor’s desk and is now Act 145. It […]
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Speaker Evans Appoints Duncan Baird to Ethics Commission

March 21, 2025
Little Rock, Arkansas (March 21, 2025) – Arkansas House Speaker Brian Evans has named former State Representative Duncan Baird of Bentonville to serve on the Arkansas Ethics Commission.  Baird will serve a five-year term replacing Mr. Scott Irby. Baird is currently a Director of Benefits and Wellbeing at Walmart Inc. He served as Executive Director […]