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died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1070: TO CREATE THE BALLOT DRAW STANDARDIZATION ACT OF 2025.

HB 1070, titled "TO CREATE THE BALLOT DRAW STANDARDIZATION ACT OF 2025," aimed to establish standardized procedures for drawing ballots in elections. The bill's context does not provide specific policy details about its provisions or who it would directly affect. The bill was introduced with cosponsors added via amendment, passed committee review, but ultimately failed on third reading in the House on March 13, 2025. It died on the House calendar after the legislative session ended on May 5, 2025. No substantive policy changes or mechanisms are described in the provided context.
John Carr (R) Josh Bryant (R) · 3 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1281: TO AMEND REPORTING FOR A CANDIDATE FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND FOR COUNTY OFFICE; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.

This bill amends campaign finance reporting requirements for candidates seeking school district, township, municipal, and county offices. It mandates annual reports for candidates not on a ballot and adjusts filing deadlines for certain preelection and supplemental reports. The bill also creates exceptions to preelection reporting for candidates with less than $500 in campaign activity (excluding filing fees) or those running unopposed. Conversely, candidates receiving over $5,000 in contributions will now be required to file monthly preelection reports.
Mindy McAlindon (R) Clint Penzo (R) · 1 co-sponsor
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1655: TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF HUMAN SMUGGLING; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF HARBORING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS.

House Bill 1655, as amended, proposes to create new criminal offenses: human smuggling and harboring illegal immigrants. The bill defines these offenses and establishes penalties ranging from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony, depending on factors such as repeat offenses or whether value was exchanged. It specifically clarifies that the bill does not restrict or prevent schools or higher education institutions from providing housing services to their regularly enrolled students.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offenses (human smuggling, harboring immigrants) with penalties, expanding criminalization per indicators.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates criminal penalties for harboring undocumented immigrants, increasing state-level immigration enforcement and restricting related activities per bill's core provisions.95% confidence
Wayne Long (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1197: TO PROHIBIT SCHEDULING, HOSTING, OR REQUIRING AN OUTDOOR PRACTICE, SCRIMMAGE, GAME, OR ACTIVITY FOR AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY DURING THE HOURS WHEN AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS BEEN DECLARED.

House Bill 1197 aimed to prevent public schools in Arkansas from holding outdoor extracurricular activities when an excessive heat warning is declared by the National Weather Service. This bill would affect students participating in a wide range of activities, including athletics, fine arts programs, and special interest clubs. It specifically prohibits schools from scheduling, hosting, or requiring such outdoor events during these hazardous heat conditions. However, the proposed restrictions would not apply if the activity takes place in water or within a climate-controlled indoor facility.
Stephen Meeks (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1464: TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PARTS FOR AND REPAIR OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY.

House Bill 1464 aimed to create a sales and use tax exemption for farmers and agricultural businesses in Arkansas. It sought to exempt the gross receipts or proceeds from the sale of parts used to modify, replace, or repair existing agricultural equipment and machinery. Additionally, the bill proposed to exempt services related to the installation, alteration, or repair of this equipment. "Agricultural equipment and machinery" was defined to include items like irrigation pipe and aviation machinery used directly in farming, but excluded timber production equipment, motor vehicles, or hand tools.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts agricultural equipment repair parts from sales/use tax, reducing tax burden on farmers - direct tax relief alignating with support indicators.95% confidence
DeAnn Vaught (R) · 1 co-sponsor
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1371: TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE.

House Bill 1371 proposes to remove a current requirement for individuals seeking a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Specifically, it would eliminate the mandate for applicants to complete a human trafficking prevention course as a condition for obtaining their CDL. This bill directly affects those applying for or renewing a commercial driver's license by altering the necessary steps for licensure.
Jeff Wardlaw (R) Ricky Hill (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1473: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HEALTH-RELATED CASH DISCOUNT CARDS.

HB 1473, through an adopted amendment, revises the enforcement provisions for laws concerning health-related cash discount cards. This change clarifies who can take legal action if these laws are violated. Under the amendment, both the Attorney General and any injured person, firm, private or public corporation, or trade association can file a lawsuit to stop violations and recover damages.
Clint Penzo (R) Aaron Pilkington (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1665: TO REPEAL THE CREDIT ALLOWED AGAINST THE INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH COMPREHENSIVE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL COVERAGE BASED ON THE SALARY AND WAGES OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE INSURER.

HB 1665 modifies the insurance premium tax credit available to accident and health insurers based on employee salaries and wages. The bill prohibits insurers from using this credit as an offset against premium taxes specifically for individual or group comprehensive hospital and medical coverage. It also adjusts the maximum percentage by which the credit can reduce the premium tax, lowering it to 50% for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Additionally, the bill maintains an existing annual cap of $18 million on the total credit an insurer can receive. This legislation directly affects insurance companies that currently utilize this tax credit.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces insurer tax credit from 100% to 50% and prohibits its use for medical coverage, increasing premium tax revenue by restricting tax benefits.92% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill repeals tax credit for insurers offering comprehensive health coverage, reducing financial incentive. This weakens support for such coverage by increasing insurer costs, potentially raising premiums and limiting access.85% confidence
Jeff Wardlaw (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1039: TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS.

Based on the provided information, the full text of HB 1039 is not available. However, its title indicates that the bill aimed to amend existing Arkansas laws related to absentee ballots and general election procedures. Without the bill's full text, specific details about its mechanisms or provisions cannot be provided.
Andrew Collins (D) · 3 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1909: TO CREATE THE PUBLIC SERVICES ONLY FOR CITIZENS ACT; AND TO REQUIRE VERIFICATION OF CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

HB 1909, known as the "Public Services Only for Citizens Act," requires state agencies and political subdivisions to verify the United States citizenship and Arkansas residency of applicants aged 18 and older for federal, state, and local public benefits. Applicants must attest to their citizenship status under penalty of perjury. The bill outlines specific documents, such as birth certificates or utility bills, that can be used for verification. If an applicant is found not to be a U.S. citizen, their benefits are terminated, and the state can recover any received benefits, with potential prosecution for theft of public benefits. State agencies must also report annually on the results of these verification requirements.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts public benefits to U.S. citizens only, requiring citizenship verification for eligibility and limiting immigrant access to state services.95% confidence
Wayne Long (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1139: TO CREATE THE RELEASED TIME EDUCATION ACT.

HB 1139, known as the "Released Time Education Act," would require public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas to excuse students from school to attend religious moral instruction. Upon request from a parent or guardian, students could be released for these "released time courses," which are taught by an independent entity off school grounds. Students would be excused for a minimum of one hour and a maximum of five hours per week to attend these courses.
Brit McKenzie (R) Josh Bryant (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1404: TO CREATE A TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO A PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER.

HB 1404 creates an income tax credit for natural persons who make contributions to pregnancy resource centers. This credit allows taxpayers to reduce the amount of income tax they owe. Contributions for which this tax credit is claimed cannot also be used to offset other income for tax purposes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for donations to pregnancy centers, reducing taxpayer liability and providing targeted tax relief per bill's explicit tax credit mechanism.90% confidence
John Payton (R) Cameron Cooper (R)
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