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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 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 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 the second day of the 2024 Fiscal Session, the House passed HB1003, the General Appropriation Act for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.The House also passed HB1001 which allows for session expenses. There is no increase in spending in either bill.More than 90 appropriation bills have been filed in the House and more than 70 have […]

The 2024 Fiscal Session is now underway. The House and Senate convened for a Joint Session on Wednesday to hear an address from Governor Sanders. The Governor’s proposed budget calls for a 1.76% spending increase. The proposed budget prioritizes education. Additional funding is also proposed for public safety and human services.   By Wednesday afternoon […]

On Tuesday, the House passed HB1150, HB1123, and HB1098.HB1150 would extend the time period authorized for the registration of a motor vehicle from 30 days to 60 days from the purchase date or from the time an individual becomes a resident of Arkansas.HB1123 would allow an individual who voluntarily seeks mental health treatment in a mental […]

House members have completed their business for the first week of the 2023 Regular Session.On Thursday,the House passed HR1001. This resolution establishes the rules for the House for the 94th General Assembly.Changes in the rules from the previous year include adding language that incorporates bill filing deadlines and fiscal impact statement requirements for legislation related […]

House members have completed their business for the first week of the 2023 Regular Session.On Thursday,the House passed HR1001. This resolution establishes the rules for the House for the 94th General Assembly.Changes in the rules from the previous year include adding language that incorporates bill filing deadlines and fiscal impact statement requirements for legislation related […]

House members have completed their business for the first week of the 2023 Regular Session.On Thursday,the House passed HR1001. This resolution establishes the rules for the House for the 94th General Assembly.Changes in the rules from the previous year include adding language that incorporates bill filing deadlines and fiscal impact statement requirements for legislation related […]

On the second day of the 2023 Regular Session, the House and Senate convened for a Joint Session. During the session, all constitutional officers took the oath of office. Upon swearing-in, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders gave an address outlining her legislative priorities. The priorities mentioned include tax cuts, improving literacy, and improving public safety. More […]