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in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SR 29: TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC., FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO ITS COMMUNITIES, THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD.

Senate Resolution 29 (SR 29) is a resolution that officially recognizes and honors Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. for its contributions to its communities, the state of Arkansas, the nation, and the world. Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution is provided to the fraternity's leaders.
Fred Love (D) · 2 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 548: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WARRANTS OF ARREST; AND TO REQUIRE THAT NOTICE OF A WARRANT BE SENT TO THE PERSON NAMED IN THE ARREST WARRANT.

Senate Bill 548 amends Arkansas law regarding warrants of arrest. The bill requires that when an arrest warrant is issued, a copy of the warrant must be sent by certified mail to the current or last known address of the person named in the warrant. This notice must be sent within 10 days for misdemeanor offenses or violations, and within 60 days for felony offenses. This directly affects individuals in Arkansas for whom an arrest warrant has been issued.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires warrant notice to protect defendant rights, aligning with civil rights in criminal justice process85% confidence
Greg Leding (D) Richard Womack (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 243: TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LOTTERY-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.

Based on the provided text, SB 243 is a bill that aimed to amend the existing laws concerning lottery-funded scholarship programs in Arkansas. However, the bill text does not specify the particular changes it intended to make to these programs or who would be directly affected by those changes. The bill died in the Senate Education Committee.
Jimmy Hickey (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 162: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Senate Bill 162 aimed to amend the existing laws regarding "credited service" within the Arkansas Judicial Retirement System. This bill would have directly affected current and future members of the judicial system in Arkansas by potentially altering how their service time is calculated for retirement benefits. However, the provided bill text does not specify the exact changes or new provisions it intended to introduce concerning credited service.
Les Warren (R) Jim Dotson (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 626: TO REQUIRE FAIR AND TRANSPARENT REIMBURSEMENT RATES; TO ENSURE PARITY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES; TO AMEND THE BILLING IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Senate Bill 626 aims to establish fair and equitable reimbursement rates for various healthcare providers in Arkansas, including clinics, hospitals, and outpatient facilities. It requires healthcare insurers to disclose their reimbursement methodologies and to ensure minimum reimbursement rates for these services. The bill defines "Equivalent Medicare reimbursement" as a basis for these rates, including for services not typically covered by Medicare. This legislation seeks to address the challenges faced by Arkansas healthcare providers regarding reimbursement from health benefit plans.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates fair reimbursement rates, transparency in billing, and minimum rates based on Medicare parity, directly improving provider access and patient care continuity.92% confidence
Lee Johnson (R) Missy Irvin (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 528: TO ADDRESS THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND THE CAREER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO SECONDARY TECHNICAL CENTERS.

Senate Bill 528 proposes to amend the powers and duties of the Office of Skills Development and the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. The bill requires these entities to ensure that any approved secondary technical center begins operation with at least six occupation-specific programs. This standard applies to public high schools, postsecondary technical institutes, two-year colleges, or education service cooperatives that are designated as secondary technical centers.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires secondary technical centers to offer ≥6 occupation-specific programs, enhancing career education access and strengthening workforce-aligned student programs.85% confidence
Ben Gilmore (R) Howard Beaty (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 466: TO PLACE A MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN HEIGHTS OF WIND POWER DEVICES; TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF WIND POWER DEVICES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Senate Bill 466 would have placed a temporary moratorium on the height of new wind power devices in Arkansas. It proposed prohibiting these devices from exceeding 150 feet in height until July 1, 2027. This prohibition would not apply to wind power devices already under construction, broken ground, or in operation before March 21, 2025. Additionally, the bill mandated that the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission conduct a study on the effects of wind power devices, primarily focusing on migratory waterfowl and predatory birds.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes moratorium on new wind power devices exceeding 150ft height until 2027, restricting renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates study on wind power's wildlife effects to protect ecosystems, aligning with environmental protection goals through precautionary measures.90% confidence
Jonathan Dismang (R) Jeremiah Moore (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 609: TO PROVIDE FOR A MINOR'S RIGHT TO CONSULT WITH HIS OR HER PARENT OR GUARDIAN BEFORE A CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION.

SB 609 would have granted minors under 18 years old the right to consult with a parent or legal guardian before a custodial interrogation or before waiving their rights to remain silent and have an attorney. This consultation could take place in person, by phone, or via video conference, and the minor could not waive this right. Statements obtained in violation of this provision would generally be inadmissible in court. An exception exists for statements obtained when law enforcement reasonably believes the information is necessary to protect another person from an imminent threat to life.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects minors' civil rights during custodial interrogation by requiring parental consultation, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of preventing coercion and ensuring fair proceedings.90% confidence
Jamie Scott (D)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1873: CONCERNING NOTIFICATION TO PERSONS ELECTED TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE YEARS OF SERVICE REMAINING BEFORE REACHING THE LIMITATION ON SERVICE UNDER THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION.

HB 1873 mandates that the Arkansas Secretary of State notify newly elected members of the General Assembly. This notification must occur within 30 days of election certification. It will inform the elected member about the number of years they may serve before reaching the service limitation outlined in the Arkansas Constitution.
Brit McKenzie (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 586: TO CREATE THE "PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION ACT"; AND AMENDING A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION AS AUTHORIZED BY ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5, § 1.

Senate Bill 586, titled the "Protect Our Constitution Act," proposed to amend Article 5, Section 1 of the Arkansas Constitution. This bill would have changed the voting threshold required for a constitutional amendment to be approved by Arkansas voters. Instead of needing a simple majority of votes cast, a constitutional amendment would have required approval by at least two-thirds of the votes cast. This change would have directly affected how future constitutional amendments referred to the people could be ratified.
Jimmy Gazaway (R) Jim Dotson (R)
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