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2025 Agriculture Legislation

April 25, 2025
During the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives approved a set of laws designed to strengthen the state’s leading industry—agriculture—through tax relief, land protections, food‑security measures, and streamlined regulation. Act 696 expands the income‑tax exemption for payments received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by adding programs created under the American Relief Act of 2025. […]
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Final Week of the 2025 Regular Session

April 18, 2025
The 2025 Regular Session wrapped up its final week of official business, marking several major legislative achievements. The House adopted two proposed constitutional amendments: SJR15, allowing the General Assembly to establish economic development districts, and SJR11, affirming the fundamental right to keep and bear arms, including the use of ammunition and firearm accessories for lawful […]
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Daily Summary for Wednesday, April 16

April 16, 2025
Today marked the final day of official business for the 2025 Regular Session of the Arkansas House of Representatives. Lawmakers will reconvene on May 5 to formally adjourn Sine Die. During today’s session, the House adopted SJR 15, a proposed constitutional amendment that would authorize the General Assembly to create economic development districts aimed at […]
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Daily Summary for Tuesday, April 15

April 15, 2025
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a number of significant bills. Lawmakers approved HB2003, the state’s Revenue Stabilization Law, which outlines the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and includes a 2.9% increase in state spending. The budget includes targeted funding increases such as $1 million more for foster care, $4.3 million for juvenile facilities, $13 […]
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Daily Summary for Monday, April 14

April 14, 2025
On Monday, the Arkansas legislature passed a range of bills affecting areas from social media regulation to tax exemptions and criminal justice reform. SB611 amends the Social Media Safety Act of 2023. It clarifies the definition of “social media” to expand protections to additional platforms, lowers the age of minor users to 16, prohibits social […]
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Week 13 of the 2025 Regular Session

April 11, 2025
As we approach the final days of the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives remains focused on passing legislation that will have a lasting impact on the lives of Arkansans. We anticipate adjourning on April 16, and several key bills have advanced as we wrap up our work. This week, the House passed […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]