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died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 238: TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.

Senate Bill 238 amends the Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Act. It requires reporting on the number and category of new small tires sold in Arkansas. The bill mandates that each county establish a minimum of two tire collection centers, which must be regularly monitored and emptied to allow continuous use for waste tire disposal. Additionally, it expands the tire accountability boards from 11 to 13 members by adding two tire retailers appointed by the Governor to oversee used tire programs.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates tire collection centers and reporting to prevent improper disposal, reducing environmental pollution from waste tires per the recycling act amendment.95% confidence
John Payton (R) Justin Gonzales (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SJR 19: AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO EXEMPT FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS FROM THE EXCISE TAX LEVIED UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 75.

SJR 19 proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution. If approved by voters, this amendment would exempt food and food ingredients from the excise tax currently levied under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 75. This means that if passed, the state sales tax would no longer apply to most food purchases. This change would directly affect consumers by reducing the cost of groceries and other food items.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts food from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to consumers and reducing state revenue from this source, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence
Mark Johnson (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 587: TO CREATE THE PARENTS' PEACE OF MIND ACT; TO ESTABLISH AUTHORIZATION FOR AND USE OF A MONITORING DEVICE IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY; TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVERS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.

Senate Bill 587, also known as the "Parents' Peace of Mind Act," allows residents of long-term care facilities or their representatives to install electronic monitoring devices in their rooms at their own expense. For shared rooms, written consent is required from all roommates or their representatives, and facilities must accommodate residents who do not consent by offering a room change. Facilities cannot refuse admission or remove a resident based on their decision regarding electronic monitoring. The bill mandates posting notices where monitoring devices are in use and establishes penalties for tampering with or destroying these devices.
Jimmy Gazaway (R) Greg Leding (D)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 507: TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO COVER APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES FOR CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES.

Senate Bill 507 aimed to require the Arkansas Medicaid Program to cover Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for specific beneficiaries. It would have provided ABA coverage for individuals over 21 years old who have an autism diagnosis, participate in the Community and Employment Services Waiver, and have a medical necessity determination from a physician. The bill specified that these services should be delivered based on individual needs, including one-on-one sessions at home and in the community, by qualified professionals. It also stated that ABA services should not be limited to group or clinical settings.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid coverage for ABA therapy, expanding mental health services access for autism beneficiaries under specified criteria.95% confidence
Greg Leding (D) Keith Brooks (R) · 3 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 349: AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATORS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

Senate Bill 349 (SB 349) proposes to transition Victim Assistance Coordinators from county or grant-funded employment to state employees under the Auditor of State, effective October 1, 2025. The bill establishes 110 state positions for these coordinators across various grades and appropriates over $5.3 million for their salaries and benefits for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This aims to ensure a consistent and adequate level of victim services statewide, particularly in areas with limited resources. While the state would fund salaries, counties would remain responsible for providing facilities, equipment, and supplies for these services. The Prosecution Coordination Commission would determine the initial allocation of these state-funded positions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5.3M for state-funded victim services coordinators, directly funding essential public services under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds 110 state victim coordinators with $5.3M to standardize victim services, directly supporting criminal justice system's victim assistance component.95% confidence
Jimmy Gazaway (R) Ben Gilmore (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 221: TO PROHIBIT RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS FROM USING CERTAIN TYPES OF CONTRACTING PRACTICES WHEN CONTRACTING WITH PROVIDERS; TO AMEND THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Senate Bill 221 (SB 221) aims to prohibit specific contracting practices by risk-based provider organizations when they negotiate with direct healthcare service providers in Arkansas. The bill prevents these organizations from using "tying" tactics, which involve requiring a provider to contract for multiple services if they only agree to one, or penalizing them for declining certain services. It also prohibits discrimination against providers who refuse such terms. Violations of these provisions would be considered unfair trade practices, and any problematic contract clauses would be voided. The bill seeks to ensure fair negotiation for providers and protect access to healthcare for Medicaid beneficiaries, especially individuals with disabilities.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits coercive contracting practices (tying, penalties for refusing services) by provider organizations, protecting providers' rights and ensuring fair negotiations, advancing healthcare access and provider autonomy.85% confidence
Breanne Davis (R) Lee Johnson (R) · 12 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SJR 1: AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE A VOTE OF THREE-FOURTHS OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT, AMEND, OR REPEAL LAWS CONCERNING ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS OR ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.

SJR 1 proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution that would change the voting requirements for laws concerning public records and public meetings. If approved by voters, this amendment would require a three-fourths vote from each house of the General Assembly to enact, amend, or repeal such laws. This elevated threshold would apply to all relevant legislation, including the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, effective January 1, 2027.
Bryan King (R)
in committee · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SR 18: TO HONOR MISS ARKANSAS 2024 CAMILLE CATHEY.

Senate Resolution 18 (SR 18) is a commemorative resolution that honors Camille Cathey for being crowned Miss Arkansas 2024. It acknowledges her achievements, community engagement, and representation of Arkansas at the Miss America pageant.
Ron Caldwell (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 8: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.

Senate Bill 8 proposed a supplemental appropriation of $5,000,000 for the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. These funds were specifically designated for the Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. To provide these funds, the bill included a provision to transfer $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to the Used Tire Recycling Fund. This was intended to supplement existing appropriations for the program's expenses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $5M via fund transfer to supplement environmental program funding, directly supporting budget allocation for a specific public service initiative.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds used tire recycling program, directly advancing waste management and pollution prevention under environmental protection.95% confidence
John Payton (R)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 461: TO COLLECT DATA REGARDING THE USE OF SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN ARKANSAS PRISONS AND JAILS.

Senate Bill 461 would have required Arkansas prisons, jails, and youth detention facilities to collect and report detailed data on the use of "segregation," defined as solitary confinement. The Department of Corrections, Division of Youth Services, and local detention facilities would have submitted quarterly reports to the Legislative Council. These reports would include information on the demographics of individuals in segregation, the reasons for their placement, the duration of their confinement, and incidents of self-harm or suicide. The bill also defined specific terms like "serious mental illness" to standardize reporting.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates data collection on solitary confinement use, enabling oversight and potential reform in correctional practices, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence
Jamie Scott (D)
died · Arkansas · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 465: TO PROVIDE FOR A SALES AND USE TAX REFUND FOR A SPECULATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND TO REQUIRE CONCURRENT FINANCIAL INCENTIVE AGREEMENTS UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003.

SB 465 would amend the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003 to allow developers of "speculative development projects" to qualify for state and local sales and use tax refunds. A speculative development project is defined as a basic structure of at least 100,000 square feet, built for eventual sale or lease, requiring a minimum investment of $25 million. The bill also requires that if a qualified business seeks multiple financial incentive agreements for the same project under the Act, these agreements must be executed within 24 months of each other. This affects developers and businesses seeking various state incentives for large-scale, pre-leased or pre-sold construction projects.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides sales tax refunds to developers, reducing state tax revenue and creating a tax break for large commercial projects.95% confidence
Carol Dalby (R) Breanne Davis (R)
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