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The House completed its second week of the 2026 Fiscal Session with a focus on both the state budget and a proposal aimed at providing additional property tax relief for Arkansans. In a 92–0 vote, members approved HR1006, a resolution that would allow for the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to increase the homestead property […]

The House completed its second week of the 2026 Fiscal Session with a focus on both the state budget and a proposal aimed at providing additional property tax relief for Arkansans. In a 92–0 vote, members approved HR1006, a resolution that would allow for the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to increase the homestead property […]

The House completed its second week of the 2026 Fiscal Session with a focus on both the state budget and a proposal aimed at providing additional property tax relief for Arkansans. In a 92–0 vote, members approved HR1006, a resolution that would allow for the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to increase the homestead property […]

With a 92–0 vote, the House approved HR1006, a resolution that would allow for the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to increase the homestead property tax credit. If the Senate also approves the resolution by a two-thirds majority, legislation will be filed to raise the credit from $600 to $675. The House also passed several […]

On Wednesday, the House Rules Committee advanced HR1006, a resolution that would allow for the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to increase the homestead property tax credit from $600 to $675. During a Fiscal Session, resolutions to consider non-budget legislation must receive a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers before a bill can be filed. […]

The House kicked off week two of the 2026 Fiscal Session on Tuesday. In the Joint Budget Committee, members approved an appropriation of $1 million for contraband interdiction and corrections intelligence technology. The technology is designed to detect and prevent illegal wireless device activity in Department of Corrections facilities. The committee also approved an amendment […]

The 2026 Fiscal Session began Wednesday afternoon with an address from Governor Sanders outlining her budget priorities for the year ahead. The Governor emphasized fully funding the LEARNS Act, along with targeted investments such as the state employee pay plan and the 10:33 Initiative, which is designed to help individuals move from crisis to stable […]

The 2026 Fiscal Session began Wednesday afternoon with an address from Governor Sanders outlining her budget priorities for the year ahead. The Governor emphasized fully funding the LEARNS Act, along with targeted investments such as the state employee pay plan and the 10:33 Initiative, which is designed to help individuals move from crisis to stable […]

The 2026 Fiscal Session began Wednesday afternoon with an address from Governor Sanders outlining her budget priorities for the year ahead. The Governor emphasized fully funding the LEARNS Act, along with targeted investments such as the state employee pay plan and the 10:33 Initiative, which is designed to help individuals move from crisis to stable […]

The 2026 Fiscal Session began Wednesday afternoon with an address from Governor Sanders outlining her budget priorities for the year ahead. The Governor emphasized fully funding the LEARNS Act, along with targeted investments such as the state employee pay plan and the 10:33 Initiative, which is designed to help individuals move from crisis to stable […]

The 2026 Fiscal Session began Wednesday afternoon with an address from Governor Sanders outlining her budget priorities for the year ahead. The Governor emphasized fully funding the LEARNS Act, along with targeted investments such as the state employee pay plan and the 10:33 Initiative, which is designed to help individuals move from crisis to stable […]

The 2026 Fiscal Session began Wednesday afternoon with an address from Governor Sanders outlining her budget priorities for the year ahead. The Governor emphasized fully funding the LEARNS Act, along with targeted investments such as the state employee pay plan and the 10:33 Initiative, which is designed to help individuals move from crisis to stable […]