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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 […]

On Thursday, the Governor signed two important bills into law to benefit Arkansas students. Act 123 guarantees that all students in Arkansas public schools will receive one free breakfast each school day, regardless of their eligibility for federally funded meals. Act 122, known as the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, bans students from using […]

On Thursday, the Governor signed two important bills into law to benefit Arkansas students. Act 123 guarantees that all students in Arkansas public schools will receive one free breakfast each school day, regardless of their eligibility for federally funded meals. Act 122, known as the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, bans students from using […]

On Wednesday, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee moved SB207 forward. This bill modifies laws related to initiative and referendum petitions, requiring canvassers to inform potential petitioners that petition fraud is classified as a class A misdemeanor. The House also passed several bills related to teacher retirement. HB1161 allows members to purchase partial […]

On Wednesday, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee moved SB207 forward. This bill modifies laws related to initiative and referendum petitions, requiring canvassers to inform potential petitioners that petition fraud is classified as a class A misdemeanor. The House also passed several bills related to teacher retirement. HB1161 allows members to purchase partial […]

On Tuesday, the House Public Transportation Committee advanced HB1475. This bill authorizes the use of green lights by roadway construction or maintenance vehicles. The House Judiciary Committee advanced SB214. This bill adds second-degree murder to the list of offenses that are ineligible for meritorious furlough. On Monday evening, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs […]

On Tuesday, the House Public Transportation Committee advanced HB1475. This bill authorizes the use of green lights by roadway construction or maintenance vehicles. The House Judiciary Committee advanced SB214. This bill adds second-degree murder to the list of offenses that are ineligible for meritorious furlough. On Monday evening, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs […]