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died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1753: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION; TO OPT-OUT OF THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51, § 5.

House Bill 1753 aims to change voter registration procedures in Arkansas. It declares the state's intention to opt-out of the federal National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The bill amends the Arkansas Constitution to require state agencies, such as the Office of Driver Services and public assistance offices, to provide voter registration applications and assistance *only at the request of the applicant*, rather than automatically. It also modifies the information included on mail voter registration application forms.
Wayne Long (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1698: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR AN EMPLOYEE'S MEMBERSHIP IN A HEALTHCARE SHARING MINISTRY OR OTHER MEDICAL COST-SHARING PROGRAM.

House Bill 1698 aims to amend state income tax law concerning employer contributions for an employee's membership in a healthcare sharing ministry or other medical cost-sharing program. The bill clarifies that these employer contributions are treated as an exclusion from an employee's taxable income, meaning employees do not pay state income tax on these specific employer-provided benefits. It also defines a "medical cost-sharing program" as a healthcare funding arrangement where members contribute money to help cover each other's medical expenses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax exclusion for employer healthcare contributions, reducing taxable income for employees - provides tax relief aligning with middle/lower income support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies tax exclusion for employer contributions to healthcare sharing ministries, expanding alternative coverage options without restricting access or funding.95% confidence
Jim Petty (R) Randy Torres (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1025: TO CREATE THE TEACHER FAIR DISMISSAL ACT OF 2025.

HB 1025, titled "The Teacher Fair Dismissal Act of 2025," proposes new rules for school districts when dismissing teachers. It would require districts to follow specific due process steps before terminating a teacher, including written notice, a hearing, and documented reasons for dismissal. The bill directly affects public school teachers and school districts in the state. However, the bill died in committee on May 5, 2025, and did not become law.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes due process protections for teachers during dismissal, directly supporting educator rights and job security per education policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires due process for teacher dismissals, protecting job security and workers' rights under employment standards.95% confidence
Jessie McGruder (D) · 3 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1934: TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FORWARD ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE ACT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FORWARD ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE WORKING GROUP.

HB 1934 proposed to create the Arkansas Forward Engagement Committee working group. This temporary group, composed of various state agency secretaries and legislative members, would be tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of state government spending and regulations. Its purpose would be to identify inefficiencies, opportunities to optimize resources, and regulations that are unnecessary or burdensome. The working group would also accept public submissions on waste and inefficiencies, incorporating them into a final report of findings and recommendations to legislative leadership by July 1, 2026. The group was scheduled to be abolished by January 1, 2027, with a potential extension by the Governor.
Mindy McAlindon (R) Ben Gilmore (R) · 1 co-sponsor
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 2005: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RAILROADS; TO CREATE A LIMITATION ON THE LENGTH OF A TRAIN OPERATING IN THIS STATE; TO CREATE A RELATED PENALTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

House Bill 2005 (HB 2005) proposed to amend Arkansas law by establishing a maximum length for trains operating within the state. The bill would have prohibited railroad corporations and individuals from running trains longer than 8,500 feet on main or branch lines. Violations would have incurred civil penalties ranging from $500 to $1,000 for each foot exceeding the limit, per day. Additionally, gross negligence or a pattern of violations causing harm could have resulted in a one-time penalty up to $250,000, with collected funds deposited into the Arkansas Department of Transportation Fund.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill imposes 8,500-foot train length limit with penalties, restricting railroad operations on main/branch lines.95% confidence
Ashley Hudson (D)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1567: TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITY" RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RACING FACILITY PERMITS IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS.

House Bill 1567 aimed to update the definition of "motor vehicle racing facility" as it applies to permit requirements in specific rural areas of Arkansas. The bill would have expanded the existing definition to include facilities used for competitive racing by trucks modified for racing. Additionally, it clarified that facilities hosting racing for all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles modified for racing would also fall under this updated definition. This change would have affected how these types of racing facilities are categorized for permitting purposes.
Rick McClure (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1304: TO SET A LIMITATION PERIOD FOR THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

HB 1304 establishes new procedures and time limits for the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System and the State Police Retirement System. It sets a five-fiscal-year limitation period for members, retirees, or beneficiaries to request corrections or changes to their retirement records, with exceptions for certain undiscoverable errors made by the system or employer. The bill also allows the system to transfer uncollected funds to general trust assets if a payee cannot be contacted for five years, though later payments can be made without interest if entitlement is proven. Additionally, it places responsibility on members to ensure their contact information is accurate.
Les Warren (R) Jim Dotson (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1631: TO ADDRESS THE ISSUANCE OF HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS.

HB 1631 proposes to amend Arkansas law regarding hunting and fishing licenses. The bill would allow the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to categorize foreign exchange students in the same manner as nonresident college students for the purpose of issuing these licenses. This change directly affects foreign exchange students who wish to obtain a hunting or fishing license, potentially allowing them to access licenses under the same terms as nonresident college students.
Jeff Wardlaw (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1882: TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ENROLLABLE MEDICAID BENEFICIARY POPULATION AND ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE MEDICAID POPULATIONS TO BE ENROLLED UNDER THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT.

HB 1882 proposes changes to Arkansas's Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act. It expands the definition of "enrollable Medicaid beneficiary population" to include groups designated by the Governor and approved by the Legislative Council. This allows the Governor to add new segments of Medicaid recipients to the organized care system. The bill also specifies that services provided under the 340B Drug Pricing Program will be exempt from the organized care system if certain populations, specifically those in Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program plans, are designated for enrollment. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and the administration of their healthcare services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid enrollment eligibility by allowing Governor to designate new beneficiary populations, increasing healthcare access under public health program.90% confidence
John Payton (R) Aaron Pilkington (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1337: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.

Based on the provided text, HB 1337 aimed to amend the existing law concerning "credited service" under local police and fire pension and relief funds. The bill's stated purpose was to modify how service time is counted for retirement benefits for local police officers and firefighters. However, the provided text does not specify the exact changes or mechanisms the bill would introduce regarding credited service.
Les Warren (R) Jim Dotson (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1190: TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR TEACHERS.

House Bill 1190 aimed to create an income tax exemption for qualified teachers in Arkansas. The bill defined a "teacher" as an individual primarily engaged in K-12 student instruction at public or open-enrollment charter schools. It proposed to exempt the first $50,000 of a teacher's wages from state income tax. This change would have applied to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts teachers' first $50k wages from state income tax, providing direct tax relief for middle-income educators, aligning with support indicators for fiscal relief.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts teachers' first $50k wages from income tax, directly supporting educator compensation and retention in K-12 schools.95% confidence
DeAnn Vaught (R)
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