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signed · Arkansas · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 1874: AN ACT TO AMEND THE USE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT AWARDED TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003.

House Bill 1874 modifies how specific professional development funding is used for public school teachers in Arkansas. It reallocates funding that exceeds the standard maximum amount awarded to individual schools, which is an additional $16.5 million. This excess funding, previously designated for general professional learning communities, will now be used by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to implement the LEARNS Act. The Division can distribute these funds through grants to eligible entities. This change directs a portion of professional development resources towards statewide educational initiatives outlined in the LEARNS Act.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects $16.5M excess professional development funds to implement LEARNS Act, advancing educational initiatives without reducing overall funding for teachers/schools.90% confidence
Brit McKenzie (R) Breanne Davis (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 1869: TO CREATE THE MATERNAL OUTCOMES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AND TO ORGANIZE MATERNAL HEALTH RESOURCES.

House Bill 1869 establishes the Maternal Outcomes Management System within the Department of Health. This new system is intended to organize maternal health resources. The bill directly affects the Department of Health by creating this management system, aiming to improve the coordination and oversight of services related to maternal health.
Lee Johnson (R) Missy Irvin (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 1847: TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION TO MAINTAIN A STATEWIDE SELF-EXCLUSION LIST.

House Bill 1847 authorizes the Arkansas Racing Commission to establish and maintain a statewide self-exclusion list. This list allows individuals to voluntarily ban themselves from casinos across the state. The bill specifies that funds forfeited by self-excluded individuals, as well as other persons excluded by the commission or casino licensees, will be used to cover certain costs. The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2026.
John Payton (R) Mindy McAlindon (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 1826: TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR DELIVERY OF A NEWBORN IN A LICENSED BIRTHING CENTER.

House Bill 1826 mandates that health benefit plans provide coverage for the delivery of a newborn in a licensed birthing center. The bill directly affects individuals with these health plans and the insurance entities that offer them. An amendment to the bill clarifies that this coverage requirement applies to health benefit plans for public school employees and those offered by specific trusts providing various benefits, including accident and health. Essentially, it ensures that more types of health benefit plans will include coverage for births occurring in licensed birthing centers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health benefit plans to cover newborn deliveries at licensed birthing centers, expanding access to maternal healthcare services and ensuring coverage for public school employees and specific trusts.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates health coverage for childbirth in employee health plans, expanding benefits for workers like public school staff under employment-related health coverage.90% confidence
Mary Bentley (R) Dave Wallace (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 1786: TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY FOR A TUITION BENEFIT TO SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD ATTENDING CERTAIN PRIVATE TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

HB 1786 establishes eligibility for a tuition benefit for soldiers and airmen serving in the Arkansas National Guard. This benefit allows these service members to attend specific private two-year and four-year colleges and universities. The bill aims to expand educational opportunities for Arkansas National Guard members by providing financial assistance for their higher education at these institutions.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition benefits for National Guard members at private colleges, expanding higher education access and funding for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tuition benefit for Arkansas National Guard members, expanding educational benefits for service members.95% confidence
Keith Brooks (R) Josh Bryant (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 1844: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING BY MEANS OF A VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE; AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO JUMPS FROM A MOVING VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE WHILE FLEEING.

House Bill 1844 (HB 1844) amends existing state law concerning the offense of fleeing by means of a vehicle or conveyance. The bill specifically increases the penalty for individuals who jump from a moving vehicle or conveyance while they are fleeing. This change directly affects those charged with this particular offense.
Dwight Tosh (R) Dave Wallace (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 1896: TO CREATE THE JUNK FEE ELIMINATING ACT OF 2025; TO ABOLISH THE INFORMATION NETWORK OF ARKANSAS; AND TO TRANSFER ANY REMAINING DUTIES OF THE INFORMATION NETWORK OF ARKANSAS TO THE DIVISION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS.

House Bill 1896, known as the "Junk Fee Eliminating Act of 2025," abolishes the Information Network of Arkansas (INA). All of INA's authority, duties, records, and personnel are transferred to the Division of Information Systems. This legislation directly affects state agencies and local governments that previously relied on INA for services, such as processing criminal history information and collecting court-ordered fines electronically. A key provision removes INA's previous authorization to charge transaction fees for electronic court fine payments, effectively eliminating that specific charge.
Brit McKenzie (R) Jonathan Dismang (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 1763: TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL USE OF A COMMUNICATION DEVICE DURING THE COMMISSION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSE.

HB 1763 amends Arkansas's Human Trafficking Act of 2013. It creates a new criminal offense for the "unlawful use of a communication device during the commission of a human trafficking offense." This applies to individuals who knowingly use any communication device, such as phones or mail, to commit or facilitate a human trafficking felony. Each instance of using a communication device in this manner constitutes a separate offense, which is classified as a Class C felony.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new Class C felony for communication device use in trafficking, strengthening enforcement against human trafficking offenses.95% confidence
Kendon Underwood (R) Josh Bryant (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 1751: TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM BENEFITS TO ENGAGE IN JOB SEARCH ACTIVITIES WHILE THE APPLICATION IS BEING PROCESSED.

HB 1751 requires individuals applying for benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to engage in job search activities. This obligation is specifically mandated for the period while their application for TANF assistance is being processed. The bill integrates job-seeking efforts into the application phase for those seeking these welfare benefits.
Kendon Underwood (R) Josh Bryant (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 1872: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEES THAT MAY BE COLLECTED BY A COUNTY SHERIFF; AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY SHERIFF TO COLLECT FEES FOR ATTEMPTED SERVICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

House Bill 1872 (now Act 693) amends the law concerning fees that county sheriffs in Arkansas may collect for their services. The bill primarily allows sheriffs to charge a fee for *attempting* to serve certain legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, and court notices, set at $30.00. It also updates the fee schedule for a range of other services provided by sheriffs, including serving various writs, executing certificates of purchase, and advertising elections. This legislation directly affects county sheriffs and individuals or entities that utilize their services for legal and administrative processes.
Jimmy Gazaway (R) Ben Gilmore (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 1619: TO SET ADMINISTRATION FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR IMMUNIZATIONS AND MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES FOR RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS DISEASE; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL IMMUNITY.

House Bill 1619 establishes administration fees under the Arkansas Medicaid Program for immunizations and monoclonal antibodies that protect infants and toddlers from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) disease. It mandates Medicaid to reimburse providers at a rate equal to 100% of the state's Vaccines for Children Program maximum administration fee for these specific treatments. Additionally, the bill grants civil immunity to individuals and entities involved in prescribing or administering these RSV protections to eligible patients. This immunity does not apply to actions that are grossly negligent, reckless, willful, or not performed with good faith and reasonable care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 100% Medicaid reimbursement for RSV immunizations/antibodies, ensuring provider access and protecting vulnerable infants/toddlers through public health coverage.95% confidence
Zack Gramlich (R) Missy Irvin (R)
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