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died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1648: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS; TO ALLOW A MEMBER OF A MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT BOMB SQUAD TO MAKE ARRESTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

HB 1648 proposed to amend Arkansas law to grant arrest authority to qualified members of municipal fire department bomb squads. This authority would allow them to make arrests for explosives-related incidents or offenses, or when assisting a law enforcement agency. To be eligible, a bomb squad member would need to complete a specific law enforcement officer training course approved by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. The bill also sought to include these qualified bomb squad members in the definition of "certified law enforcement officer."
Stephen Meeks (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1773: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES AND LEGISLATIVE QUESTION COMMITTEES.

HB 1773 sought to amend the laws concerning financial contributions to ballot question committees and legislative question committees. The bill would have set a $100 limit on cash contributions accepted by these committees and a $50 limit on cash expenditures made by them or individuals to influence ballot or legislative questions. It also prohibited contributions from certain political action committees and foreign entities. Most notably, the bill would have required the Arkansas Ethics Commission to establish and adjust the maximum contribution limits that committees can accept from individuals, political parties, and approved political action committees for each election.
Wayne Long (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HR 1117: TO RECOGNIZE FORMER REPRESENTATIVE BEN MCGEE FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

HR 1117 is a House Resolution that recognizes former Representative Ben McGee for his service to his community and the State of Arkansas. It highlights his pioneering roles, including being the first African American to represent his district since Reconstruction and the first African American elected to the Marion School District board.
Jessie McGruder (D)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1659: TO AMEND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; AND TO CLARIFY THE PRIORITY AMONG SECURITY INTERESTS AND ENTITLEMENT HOLDERS UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.

House Bill 1659 proposed to amend Arkansas's Uniform Commercial Code to clarify the priority among security interests and entitlement holders regarding financial assets held by securities intermediaries. The bill specified that if a securities intermediary lacks sufficient assets, the claims of entitlement holders (investors) generally have priority over those of the intermediary's creditors with a security interest. However, a creditor's claim would gain priority if that creditor had "control" over the financial asset. It also included a provision for certain disputes arising from contracts on or after January 1, 2026, to be litigated in Arkansas.
Stephen Meeks (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1469: TO CREATE THE BROADBAND EXPANSION AND EFFICIENCY ACT; AND TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN PRODUCING BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.

House Bill 1469, known as the "Broadband Expansion and Efficiency Act," aimed to create a sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used by companies providing broadband communications services in Arkansas. This bill would have directly affected telecommunications, video programming, and internet access providers by exempting their purchases of specific infrastructure components like wires, cables, fiber, antennas, routers, and software from state sales taxes. The exemption was intended to encourage investment in broadband infrastructure by reducing costs for these service providers, though it specifically excluded personal consumer electronics and consumer-grade modems/Wi-Fi routers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates sales tax exemption for broadband infrastructure, directly altering tax policy to reduce state revenue for telecom providers, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyTax exemption for broadband infrastructure equipment lowers costs for providers, directly expanding internet access and supporting technology infrastructure development.95% confidence
Blake Johnson (R) Howard Beaty (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1415: TO REQUIRE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO RESPOND TO A REQUEST FOR A FIRE INQUIRY.

House Bill 1415, as amended, requires municipal and county law enforcement officers to respond to requests from fire officials. The purpose of their response is to help determine if a fire investigation is needed. This bill directly affects local fire officials and law enforcement agencies by establishing a mandatory response protocol for initial fire assessments.
Kim Hammer (R) Lee Johnson (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1026: TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PROMISE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION PAID FOR AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT AT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

House Bill 1026, also known as the Arkansas Promise Act, aimed to establish a new state income tax credit. This credit would have been available to individuals who pay tuition for an eligible student attending a public institution of higher education within Arkansas. The bill's mechanism was designed to allow taxpayers to reduce their state income tax liability based on the tuition paid for these students.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit reducing liability for public higher education tuition, providing tax relief for families, aligning with support indicators.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax credit for public higher education tuition, increasing affordability and access to Arkansas public colleges, directly supporting educational funding and access.95% confidence
Andrew Collins (D) · 2 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1578: TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS HEMP BEVERAGE ACT.

House Bill 1578 establishes the Arkansas Hemp Beverage Act, creating a regulatory framework for hemp-based beverages within the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division. It requires manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of these beverages to obtain permits and integrate into the existing three-tier system for alcoholic beverages. The bill sets product standards, including a maximum delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol content of 0.3% on a dry-weight basis, mandatory independent lab testing, and specific labeling requirements. Sales of hemp-based beverages are restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older, and the ABC Division is authorized to enforce these provisions through inspections and penalties.
Aaron Pilkington (R) Josh Bryant (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1144: TO REQUIRE A PARTICIPATING SCHOOL UNDER THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM TO COMPLY WITH THE SAME STATUTORY AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO WHICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE SUBJECT.

House Bill 1144 aimed to require schools participating in the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program to comply with specific reporting standards. It mandated that these participating schools would be subject to the same statutory and Department of Education reporting requirements that public schools in Arkansas must follow. This bill sought to standardize the reporting obligations across both types of schools.
Jim Wooten (R) · 7 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1651: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND - R.I.S.E. - ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

House Bill 1651 is an appropriation act that allocates $9,500,000 to the Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. These funds are designated for R.I.S.E. Arkansas grants and aid. The money will be disbursed from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Public School Fund Account to local school districts and special programs focusing on math and science curriculum.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $9.5M from public school fund for essential education programs (R.I.S.E. Arkansas), directly funding public services per budget & taxes topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $9.5M specifically for math/science curriculum grants via R.I.S.E. Arkansas program, directly funding educational programs in schools.95% confidence
Zack Gramlich (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1881: TO ADD MENSTRUAL DISCHARGE COLLECTION DEVICES TO THE LIST OF ITEMS EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX DURING THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY.

HB 1881 proposes to expand the list of items exempt from sales and use tax during Arkansas's annual sales tax holiday. It adds "menstrual discharge collection devices," including products like tampons, pads, menstrual cups, and period underwear, to this exemption. This means consumers would not pay sales tax on these specific items when purchased during the sales tax holiday. The bill defines these devices and clarifies they do not include general grooming and hygiene products.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential menstrual products from sales tax during holiday, providing tax relief for lower-income consumers during a specific period.95% confidence
Denise Ennett (D)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1024: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; AND TO REPEAL THE LAW PROHIBITING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

House Bill 1024 proposes to amend existing laws related to public employees. Its primary objective is to repeal the current law that prohibits public employees from engaging in collective bargaining. If enacted, this bill would remove the legal restriction, allowing public employees to form unions and negotiate their terms of employment collectively.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals prohibition on public employee collective bargaining, enabling union formation and negotiations per bill summary.95% confidence
Andrew Collins (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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