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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 […]

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 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 Monday, the House passed HB1292. This bill allows the director of Children and Family Services to waive the residency requirement for the adoption of a minor under certain conditions. Specifically, this applies if the child is under 6 months old or if the child is 16 years or older and participating in a life […]

As we move through the 2025 legislative session, the Arkansas House of Representatives has passed several important bills that will impact our communities, focusing on education, healthcare, and food security. Here’s a summary of the key measures approved during the fifth week of the session: SB59: An Act to Provide Each Public School Student with […]

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed several pieces of legislation. The House passed SB59, which ensures that every student can receive one free breakfast per school day upon request, funded by medical marijuana tax revenue, regardless of eligibility for federally funded meals. SB142, known as the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, was also […]

On Wednesday, the House City, County, and Local Affairs Committee advanced HB1445, which restricts certain limitations on short-term rental regulations. The House passed HB1427, the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act, a $45.3 million investment in maternal health. This bill establishes presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, creates reimbursement pathways for doulas and community health workers, […]

The House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee advanced HB1427, the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act. This bill establishes presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, creates reimbursement pathways for doulas and community health workers, and expands Medicaid coverage to include remote ultrasounds, remote blood pressure monitoring, and continuous glucose monitoring. It also unbundles Medicaid payments […]

On Monday, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed several bills addressing key issues across the state. SB182 was approved to ensure county employees continue receiving pay even if a city or county fails to pass its annual budget. Under this legislation, the previous year’s budget will remain in effect until a new one is adopted. […]