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On Tuesday, the House passed several bills. HB1489, which proposes adding nitrogen gas as an approved method of execution, was approved.   HB1169 was also passed; this bill aims to clarify the criteria for involuntary commitment to include individuals whose mental condition results from a medical issue.   HB1370, which requires school districts to make […]

On Monday, the House passed a bill to increase the Homestead Property Tax Credit. HB1534 increases the credit from $500 to $600 effective January 1, 2025. SB181, which was also passed, changes the qualifications for the State Librarian and regional library system directors, allowing work experience to replace the requirement of a master’s degree in […]

During the 7th week of the 2025 Regular Session, the House approved HCR1006, extending the session until April 16, with adjournment Sine Die on May 5. The House passed three bills this week focusing on initiatives and referendum petitions. SB207 requires canvassers to inform potential petitioners that petition fraud is a class A misdemeanor. SB208 […]

On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee advanced HB1489, a bill that proposes adding nitrogen gas as an approved method of execution. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee advanced HB1534. This bill would increase the homestead property tax credit from $500 to $600. The House passed HB1523, establishing the Arkansas Purple Alert System for missing adults […]

On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee advanced HB1489, a bill that proposes adding nitrogen gas as an approved method of execution. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee advanced HB1534. This bill would increase the homestead property tax credit from $500 to $600. The House passed HB1523, establishing the Arkansas Purple Alert System for missing adults […]

On Wednesday, the House passed HB1403, which expands the AR HOME Program to allow non-hospital entities to serve as community bridge organizations. HB1454, which allows third-party services to conduct criminal history record checks for employee service providers, also passed the House. The House also passed HB1465, which addresses dirtbike use on private property. The bill […]

On Wednesday, the House passed HB1403, which expands the AR HOME Program to allow non-hospital entities to serve as community bridge organizations. HB1454, which allows third-party services to conduct criminal history record checks for employee service providers, also passed the House. The House also passed HB1465, which addresses dirtbike use on private property. The bill […]

On Tuesday, The House approved HCR1006, which extends the 2025 Regular Session. This resolution allows the General Assembly to continue until April 16 and adjourn Sine Die on May 5. The House also passed SB208 and SB211. SB208 updates the law on initiative and referendum petitions, requiring canvassers to verify a potential petitioner’s photo ID […]

On Tuesday, The House approved HCR1006, which extends the 2025 Regular Session. This resolution allows the General Assembly to continue until April 16 and adjourn Sine Die on May 5. The House also passed SB208 and SB211. SB208 updates the law on initiative and referendum petitions, requiring canvassers to verify a potential petitioner’s photo ID […]

On Monday, the House entered the 7th week of the 2025 Regular Session. The House passed SB207, which updates laws regarding initiative and referendum petitions. It requires canvassers to inform potential petitioners that petition fraud is considered a class A misdemeanor. SB206 was also passed, amending the Right to Read Act. It increases the maximum […]

On Monday, the House entered the 7th week of the 2025 Regular Session. The House passed SB207, which updates laws regarding initiative and referendum petitions. It requires canvassers to inform potential petitioners that petition fraud is considered a class A misdemeanor. SB206 was also passed, amending the Right to Read Act. It increases the maximum […]

During this legislative session, over 130 bills have been signed into law. This week, two significant bills aimed at supporting Arkansas students were signed by the Governor. Act 123 ensures that every student in Arkansas public schools receives one free breakfast every school day, regardless of their eligibility for federal meal programs. Act 122, also […]