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died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1899: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS VETERANS' CHILD WELFARE SERVICE AND THE REPORTING OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS VETERANS' CHILD WELFARE SERVICE.

House Bill 1899 proposes changes to the Arkansas Veterans' Child Welfare Service. It specifies that the Director of this service will be appointed by the Governor, following a written recommendation from the American Legion - Department of Arkansas Foundation, Inc. The Director will serve at the Governor's discretion and report to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This service provides temporary welfare and rehabilitation assistance to minor children of deceased or medically incapacitated Arkansas veterans.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes appointment process for veterans' child welfare service director, ensuring structured support for veterans' dependents through mandated reporting to VA Secretary.85% confidence
Jason Nazarenko (R) Dave Wallace (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1738: TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS.

House Bill 1738 proposes a sales and use tax exemption for disabled veterans and authorized members of their households in Arkansas. To qualify, a disabled veteran must be certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and submit a letter to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). This exemption applies to sales of tangible personal property, digital products, and services, with an annual maximum limit of $25,000 per disabled veteran. The DFA would issue exemption cards and establish rules for the program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief for a vulnerable group, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides sales tax exemption for disabled veterans, expanding financial benefits per VA certification.95% confidence
Cindy Crawford (R) Justin Boyd (R) · 25 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1553: TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NOVELTY LIGHTERS.

House Bill 1553 proposes to repeal the current prohibition on the sale and distribution of novelty lighters in Arkansas. The existing law bans lighters that feature entertaining audio or visual elements, or resemble items appealing to children, such as cartoon characters, toys, or food. If enacted, this bill would remove the statewide ban, allowing retailers and distributors to sell or give away these types of lighters. This change would directly affect businesses that sell lighters and consumers interested in purchasing novelty lighters.
David Ray (R) Clint Penzo (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1342: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

HB 1342 aimed to amend the existing laws governing the administration of the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System. However, the provided bill text only states this general purpose and does not include specific details about the proposed changes or mechanisms. Therefore, it is not possible to describe the concrete policy changes or who would be directly affected beyond those involved with the retirement system.
Les Warren (R) Jim Dotson (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1626: TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSAL VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY.

House Bill 1626, as amended, aimed to prohibit the sale of certain disposable vapor products. The bill's central provision was to ban the sale of disposable vapor products that originate from a "prohibited foreign party," a term defined by referencing an existing legal statute (§ 18-11-802). This measure would have directly impacted retailers selling vapor products and consumers who purchase them. The bill did not pass and died in committee.
Matt Duffield (R) Missy Irvin (R) · 73 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1723: TO AMEND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 2000, ALSO KNOWN AS THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS ACT; AND TO DIRECT THE ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A GRANT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS.

House Bill 1723 amends the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act to establish a new grant program for school-based health centers. This program, administered by the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, will allocate $500,000 annually from existing tobacco settlement funds. The grants are specifically intended to fund school-based health centers exclusively in "minority-majority school districts," defined as districts where racial or ethnic minorities constitute the majority population. The bill directs the commission to establish rules and distribution methods similar to existing state school-based health center grant programs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $500,000 annually from tobacco funds to establish school-based health centers in minority districts, expanding access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Jamie Scott (D) Aaron Pilkington (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HJR 1004: APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF THE STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE TERM LIMITS OF MEMBERS FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS.

House Joint Resolution 1004 (HJR 1004) proposes that the state formally requests the United States Congress to call a Convention of the States. The specific purpose of this convention would be to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment would establish term limits for members of the United States Congress, directly affecting those who serve in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Clint Penzo (R) Jack Ladyman (R) · 35 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1900: TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ROYALTY OWNERS RELATED TO DEDUCTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE RELATED TO INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ROYALTY OWNERS.

House Bill 1900 aims to amend Arkansas law regarding information provided to royalty owners in the oil and gas industry. It requires operators to itemize each deduction, specifying its nature, purpose, and amount, from payments made to royalty owners. The bill also revises the civil penalties for non-compliance related to information requests, changing the maximum penalty from a fixed $500 to the amount specified in a separate delinquency statute. Additionally, it grants the Oil and Gas Commission authority to suspend sanctions for up to 60 days to allow for compliance.
Breanne Davis (R) Rick Beck (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1775: TO PROHIBIT THE SEPARATE VALUATION AND ASSESSMENT OF AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VALUATION FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 16, § 5.

HB 1775 proposes changes to how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are valued for property taxes in Arkansas. The bill prohibits assessing an ADU separately from the primary residence. Instead, it requires residential property, including any accessory dwelling unit, to be valued and assessed as a single parcel for property tax purposes. This change would affect owners of residential properties with ADUs and is intended to be effective for assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents separate property tax assessment for ADUs, reducing tax burden on homeowners with accessory units, aligning with tax relief for middle-income property owners.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits separate tax assessment of ADUs, reducing costs for homeowners to add affordable housing units, increasing supply and aligning with housing development goals.90% confidence
Clint Penzo (R) Robin Lundstrum (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1408: TO ALLOW QUALIFYING PATIENTS OR DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS TO PURCHASE MEDICAL MARIJUANA USING A FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT OR A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT.

House Bill 1408 aimed to allow qualifying patients and their designated caregivers in Arkansas to use specific pre-tax savings accounts for purchasing medical marijuana. The bill would permit the use of a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA) for these purchases. It defined these accounts according to existing federal guidelines. This change would have provided an additional payment method for individuals authorized to use medical marijuana under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows FSA/HSA use for medical marijuana, expanding healthcare access via tax-advantaged payment methods for qualifying patients.95% confidence
Aaron Pilkington (R) Josh Bryant (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1980: TO CREATE THE TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS ACT (TESLA); AND TO ADD ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF "CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE".

House Bill 1980 aimed to create the Technology and Energy for Sustainable Logistics Act (TESLA). A primary provision of the bill was to add electric vehicle charging stations to the definition of "critical infrastructure." This change would classify EV charging stations alongside other essential services and facilities, potentially impacting their security and regulation. An amendment to the bill further specified language regarding limiting or restricting unauthorized access or use of these facilities.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAdds EV charging stations to critical infrastructure, promoting renewable energy infrastructure development and sustainable logistics.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentClassifies EV charging as critical infrastructure, promoting clean energy adoption and sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAdds EV charging stations to critical infrastructure, enhancing protection and promotion of tech infrastructure without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly adds EV charging stations to critical infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure development and protection.95% confidence
Jimmy Gazaway (R) Blake Johnson (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1883: TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FOURTH AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF ELECTRONIC DATA AND METADATA.

House Bill 1883, the Arkansas Fourth Amendment Protection Act, aims to regulate the collection of electronic data and metadata within the state. The bill prohibits Arkansas state agencies from assisting federal government agencies in collecting an individual's electronic data or metadata. This prohibition applies unless the person provides informed consent, or the collection occurs under a warrant based on reasonable cause and specific description, or through another legally recognized exception to warrant requirements.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits state agencies from aiding federal data collection without consent/warrant, strengthening data privacy protections per bill's explicit restrictions on electronic data/metadata collection.95% confidence
Wayne Long (R)
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