Posts tagged “News Release”

On Tuesday, several bills were advanced by House committees. The House Public Transportation Committee moved HB1046 forward. This bill proposes the creation of a Blue Envelope Program aimed at improving communication between individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and law enforcement during vehicle-related encounters. The bill directs the Department of Finance and Administration to develop […]

The third week of the 2025 Regular Session is underway. On Monday, the House passed HB1005, which updates the law on tuition waivers for Arkansas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen to include programs that lead to postsecondary certificates or credentials. The House also approved HB1071, a bill that expands the Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection […]

The Arkansas House has wrapped up the second week of the 2025 Regular Session, during which several bills were passed.   HB1133, allows the Northwest Technical Institute to appoint a president with an industry background instead of requiring an educational background.   Another measure, HB1006, redesignates the 14th Judicial District as a Division A Judicial District. […]

On Thursday, the House Education Committee advanced HB1005. This bill would amend the law regarding tuition waivers for Arkansas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen to include programs of study leading to a postsecondary certificate or credential. The House Judiciary Committee advanced HB1071. This bill amends the Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act by providing protections […]

On Wednesday, the House City, County, and Local Affairs Committee advanced HB1137, a bill that will separate the offices of sheriff and tax collector in Searcy County effective January 1, 2027. The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced HB1075, which prohibits local governments from restricting the use or sale of lawn care devices […]

The second week of the 2025 Regular Session is in progress. On Tuesday, the House Education Committee approved HB1133, a bill permitting the Northwest Technical Institute to appoint a president with an industry background instead of an educational background. The House Judiciary Committee advanced HB1006, which redesignates the 14th Judicial District as a Division A […]

The Arkansas House has officially wrapped up the first week of the 2025 Regular Session. On Thursday, the House Education Committee, House Judiciary Committee, and House Public Transportation Committee held their organizational meetings. Starting next week, committees will begin reviewing and discussing filed bills. Over 160 bills have been filed in the House thus far. […]

On the third day of the 2025 Regular Session, several House committees held organizational meetings. The House Rules Committee advanced HB1056, which proposes the creation of a Joint Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. This committee would conduct ongoing studies on military and veterans’ issues, consisting of 12 House members and eight Senate members from […]

On the second day of the 2025 Regular Session, the Governor addressed the 95th General Assembly, outlining her legislative priorities for the session. She announced a new initiative called Arkansas ACCESS, aimed at expanding access to higher education and non-degree credentials for Arkansans. The Governor also proposed working with the legislature to eliminate the state […]

The 2025 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly officially began this morning. On this inaugural day, members of the House were sworn into office. The House then formally elected Rep. Brian S. Evans of Cabot as Speaker of the House for the 95th General Assembly. The Arkansas Speaker of the House presides over the […]

The Arkansas General Assembly will convene for the 2025 Regular Session on Monday, January 13. The first day of the session will include the swearing-in of all members and the formal election of the Speaker of the House. While the Speaker is officially elected at the start of the session, the 94th General Assembly previously […]

Maternal health will likely be a key focus of the 2025 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly as lawmakers work to address an ongoing challenge in our state. Addressing maternal health will not only save lives but will also strengthen Arkansas families and communities. Currently, Arkansas faces one of the highest maternal mortality rates […]