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signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1741: TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS ACT.

HB 1741 amends Arkansas's Agricultural Liming Materials Act to update requirements for producers of soil conditioners (liming materials). It requires manufacturers and importers to register each product ($15 fee), submit quarterly tonnage reports (30¢ per ton), and pay penalties of double the deficiency value for products falling short by 5% or more. The bill directs 20¢ of each tonnage fee to the State Plant Board Fund and 10¢ to the University of Arkansas's soil testing and research fund. This law, now Act 526, directly affects agricultural producers, distributors, and the University of Arkansas's soil science programs.
Jeremy Wooldridge (R) Dave Wallace (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1303: TO CREATE THE SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.

HB 1303 (now Act 546) creates a state income tax credit for businesses producing sustainable aviation fuel in Arkansas. The credit allows eligible producers to reduce their state income tax liability by up to the full amount of tax they owe in a given year. It directly affects aviation fuel producers who meet the bill's sustainability criteria, providing financial incentive to develop and use cleaner fuel alternatives. The law, enacted April 10, 2025, establishes this credit as part of Arkansas' efforts to support sustainable energy infrastructure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel producers, providing direct tax relief under state fiscal policy to incentivize clean energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel producers, promoting renewable energy development and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill's financial incentive structure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel producers, incentivizing cleaner fuel alternatives and reducing emissions per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates income tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel producers, directly promoting cleaner transportation fuel alternatives in aviation, a core transportation sector.95% confidence
Matt Stone (R) Lane Jean (R) · 62 co-sponsors
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1389: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - JONESBORO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1389 allocates funding for the Jonesboro Human Development Center, a facility under the Department of Human Services' Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill specifically provides state budget resources to support operations at this center, which serves individuals with developmental disabilities. As a funding appropriation bill (not a policy change), it directly affects the center's budget and service capacity during the specified fiscal period. The bill was enacted as Act 547 on April 10, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget resources to fund operations at Jonesboro Human Development Center, supporting essential public services under developmental disabilities care.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funding to Jonesboro Human Development Center, a facility providing developmental disability services under healthcare-focused human services division.95% confidence
Jack Ladyman (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1757: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RAILROADS; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF TAMPERING WITH RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE.

HB 1757, now Act 528, creates a new criminal offense for tampering with railroad infrastructure without lawful authority or permission. It directly affects individuals or entities who interfere with tracks, signals, or equipment on rail lines. The key provision adds specific penalties for damaging or obstructing rail infrastructure, strengthening protections for railroad operations. This law amends existing railroad regulations to explicitly address unauthorized tampering as a punishable violation. The bill passed both chambers in April 2025 and is now effective state law.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for rail infrastructure tampering, expanding criminalization without reform focus or protections for defendants.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill criminalizes tampering with rail infrastructure, strengthening protections for transportation safety and operations per Act 528.95% confidence
Joey Carr (R) Josh Bryant (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1091: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1091 is a technical budget amendment adjusting specific line items for the Department of Health's 2025-2026 fiscal year appropriation. It reduces the number of "Senior Auditor" positions from two to one (changing line A060C from "2" to "1") and decreases a budgeted amount from $2,221 to $2,218. This bill directly affects the Department of Health's budget planning by modifying these precise staffing and funding figures. As a procedural budget adjustment, it does not create new policy but ensures accurate allocation of existing funds. The amendment passed and became law as Act 538 on April 10, 2025.
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1639: AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1639 adjusts funding for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill reduces the appropriation from $1,300,000 to $950,780 and changes the fund source to a cash deposit in the State Treasury. This funding directly supports the SANE program, which provides specialized medical care and forensic evidence collection for sexual assault survivors. The bill modifies budget allocations without changing program requirements or eligibility. It became Act 549 on April 10, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces SANE program funding by $349,220 from $1.3M to $950,780, defunding essential sexual assault services.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill reduces SANE program funding from $1.3M to $950,780, directly defunding a healthcare service for sexual assault survivors.95% confidence
Robin Lundstrum (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1077: CONCERNING THE INCARCERATION OF A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE INCARCERATION OF A VETERAN.

HB 1077 requires Arkansas correctional facilities to verify the veteran status of incarcerated individuals within 14 days using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs data. If a veteran is incarcerated for six months or more, facilities must notify the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs within 45 days of admission and again upon release. The bill also mandates that facilities provide incarcerated veterans with access to apply for VA benefits or veterans treatment court programs. This law directly affects veterans in state or local correctional facilities and the facilities themselves, creating a formal notification process to connect veterans with available support services.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates access to VA benefits and veterans treatment courts, reducing recidivism through rehabilitation programs95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires notification to VA for incarcerated veterans and provides access to apply for VA healthcare benefits, directly improving access to medical services.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates notification to VA for incarcerated veterans and access to apply for benefits/treatment programs, directly advancing veteran service access.95% confidence
Ashley Hudson (D) Clarke Tucker (D) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SB 118: TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "AUDIOLOGY" RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF AUDIOLOGISTS.

SB 118 amends the legal definition of "audiology" to clarify the scope of practice for audiologists in the state. The bill specifically allows audiologists to order certain medical tests (like bloodwork, cultures, and non-radiographic ear canal exams) solely for evaluating hearing or balance disorders, but explicitly prohibits them from interpreting those test results. It also permits audiologists to order radiographic imaging for ear conditions without interpretation. These changes directly affect licensed audiologists by defining what diagnostic procedures they may initiate within their professional practice. The bill was passed and became law (Act 517) on April 10, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands audiologist scope to order hearing/balance tests directly, improving patient access to diagnostics without interpretation limits.90% confidence
Clint Penzo (R) Mary Bentley (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1658: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO DEFINE "DEPLOYMENT" FOR PURPOSES OF THE EXCEPTION TO THE ASSESSMENT OF PENALTIES RELATED TO PROPERTY TAXES.

HB 1658 modifies property tax penalty rules to help military personnel on deployment. It creates a clear exception allowing service members to avoid penalties for late property tax payments during and immediately after deployment. The bill defines "deployment" and requires affected taxpayers to submit a DD Form 214 (proof of service) to their county collector within one year of deployment ending. This directly affects active-duty military members whose property taxes would otherwise incur penalties due to deployment-related absences. The law removes previous requirements for continuous deployment over 60 days and excludes training from the calculation. (Enacted as Act 550 on April 10, 2025)
Jason Nazarenko (R) Dave Wallace (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1301: TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT.

HB 1301 amends Arkansas' Prior Authorization Transparency Act to clarify rules for healthcare providers and insurers regarding prior authorization requests. It requires insurers to approve at least 80% of prior authorization requests for a specific service to qualify for provider exemptions, and sets a 12-month window for providers to request new evaluations after a denial. The bill also modifies the appeals process, requiring insurers to pay 50% of independent review costs if they successfully overturn a prior authorization denial. These changes aim to increase transparency and reduce unnecessary denials in healthcare coverage decisions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to approve 80% of prior auth requests, reduces barriers for patient access, and modifies appeals to favor providers.85% confidence
Lee Johnson (R) Missy Irvin (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1124: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1124 is a budget appropriation bill that adjusts funding levels for the Department of Finance and Administration's 2025-2026 fiscal year. It reduces specific budget line items, such as lowering a line item from $70,054,842 to $68,627,649 and decreasing other amounts like $1,585,000 to $1,545,000. The bill directly affects state budget allocations for the Department of Finance and Administration's operations and programs. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a policy change, and it was enacted as Act 542 after passing both legislative chambers.
signed · Arkansas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 1095: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - STATE BANK DEPARTMENT AND STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1095 is an appropriations bill that allocates increased funding to the State Bank Department and State Securities Department within the Department of Commerce for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill specifically amends budget line items to raise funding totals, including increases like $8,935,898 (from $8,468,726) for certain programs and higher allocations for staffing and operations. This funding directly supports these departments' regulatory and oversight functions for banks and securities in the state. As a procedural budget measure, it does not create new laws but provides the financial resources for existing department operations during the 2025-2026 fiscal period.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for regulatory departments (State Bank/Securities) through budget amendments, advancing fiscal management and oversight functions.95% confidence
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