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died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HJR 1002: AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION OF SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE.

HJR 1002 proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution. This amendment aims to repeal the existing exception that currently permits slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. If adopted, it would remove this specific allowance from the state's constitution, ensuring a complete prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude for all individuals in Arkansas.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals constitutional exception permitting slavery/involuntary servitude as criminal punishment, advancing civil rights and sentencing reform in criminal justice system.95% confidence
Jay Richardson (D) Reginald Murdock (D) · 9 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HJR 1007: A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECALL OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS.

HJR 1007 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a process for recalling elected officials in Arkansas. This amendment would allow qualified electors to petition for the recall of a wide range of officials, including the Governor, state legislators, judges, and various county and local officeholders. To initiate a recall, a notice of intent must be filed, followed by a recall petition. The petition requires signatures from at least 25% of the votes cast for Governor in the last election within the relevant jurisdiction, with specific county distribution requirements for statewide recalls. The Secretary of State or Attorney General would then determine the petition's sufficiency.
Fran Cavenaugh (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1035: TO CREATE THE ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 2025; TO ALLOW ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; AND TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

HB 1035, titled the "Online Voter Registration Act of 2025," sought to establish a system allowing individuals to register to vote online. This bill aimed to amend Amendment 51 of the Arkansas Constitution to permit online voter registration. It also proposed changes to the duties of the Secretary of State to incorporate and manage this new registration method. If passed, this would have provided Arkansas voters with an additional, online option for voter registration.
Andrew Collins (D) · 5 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1787: TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.

House Bill 1787 aimed to provide an income tax exemption for certain retirement benefits received by retired law enforcement officers and firefighters in Arkansas. It would have amended state law to specifically exempt these benefits from state income tax. The bill defined who qualifies as a "firefighter" or "law enforcement officer" for this exemption and clarified how it would interact with other existing retirement benefit exemptions, allowing a combined exemption up to $6,000. If enacted, these changes would have applied to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for law enforcement/firefighter retirement benefits, reducing taxable income for these groups per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax exemption on retirement benefits for law enforcement/firefighters, expanding their compensation benefits under employment standards.85% confidence
Les Warren (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1009: TO ALLOW PREGNANCY TO BE A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR ENROLLMENT IN CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS.

House Bill 1009 proposed to allow pregnancy to be considered a qualifying event for enrollment in certain health benefit plans. This change would have enabled individuals who become pregnant to enroll in health insurance outside of the standard annual open enrollment period. The bill aimed to provide a special enrollment opportunity for those affected by a new pregnancy.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands health insurance access by creating special enrollment for pregnancy, enabling coverage outside standard open enrollment periods.95% confidence
Andrew Collins (D)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1862: TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION RELATED TO MAINTAINING, SUPPORTING, AND CARING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY.

House Bill 1862 amends Arkansas's income tax laws related to caring for individuals with disabilities. The bill repeals the $500 income tax deduction previously available for taxpayers caring for a totally and permanently disabled child in their home. Simultaneously, it increases the state income tax credit for taxpayers maintaining, supporting, and caring for an individual with a developmental disability from $500 to $750. The bill also updates the definition of "developmental disability" for the credit and expands the types of licensed medical professionals who can provide certification for the disability.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit for disability care from $500 to $750, providing targeted tax relief under income tax policy while repealing a deduction.92% confidence
Julie Mayberry (R) Steve Crowell (R) · 1 co-sponsor
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1708: THE KEEP THE BONUS, AXE THE TAX: THE NO-TAX BONUS ACT.

HB 1708, titled "The Keep the Bonus, Axe the Tax: The No-Tax Bonus Act," proposed to exempt certain bonus payments from state income tax in Arkansas. This bill directly affects employees who receive these specific types of bonuses. It defines a bonus as an additional, nonrecurring payment that does not increase an employee's base pay and includes no commitment for future payments. If passed, these defined bonuses would not be subject to income tax for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts specific bonuses from state income tax, providing direct tax relief and reducing tax burden for affected employees under defined criteria.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExempts specific nonrecurring bonuses from state tax, increasing workers' net compensation without altering base pay or benefits.85% confidence
Kendon Underwood (R) · 5 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1021: TO CREATE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE QUALITY INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKERS.

House Bill 1021, known as the "Early Childhood Education Workforce Quality Incentive Act," aims to support the early childhood education sector. The bill directly affects certain early childhood education workers by creating a new income tax credit for them. This credit is designed to incentivize and improve the overall quality of the workforce in early childhood education.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates income tax credit for early childhood education workers, providing tax relief to support workforce quality and essential public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates income tax credit for early childhood educators to improve workforce quality, directly supporting educators in the early education sector.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates income tax credit for early childhood educators, directly increasing earnings and improving workforce quality within labor sector.95% confidence
Denise Garner (D) · 3 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HJR 1019: AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO GREYHOUND RACING FROM ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 100.

HJR 1019 proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100, to remove all references to greyhound racing. This is due to an entity no longer holding a franchise to conduct greyhound racing in the state. The bill would modify sections related to casino gaming, including the types of wagers accepted and how casino gaming is regulated. It also adjusts the distribution of the net casino gaming receipts tax and the required contributions for racing purses and breeding activities, reallocating funds previously designated for greyhound racing.
Stephen Meeks (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1010: TO SET THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES.

HB 1010 aims to establish specific reimbursement rates for maternal health services within the Arkansas Medicaid program. This bill directly affects healthcare providers who offer maternal health services to Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as the state's Medicaid program itself. By setting these rates, the bill intends to define how much providers will be paid for services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care for eligible individuals. The bill's ultimate goal is to standardize compensation for these essential healthcare services within the state's Medicaid system.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets Medicaid reimbursement rates for maternal health services, standardizing payments to ensure provider participation and access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries.95% confidence
Andrew Collins (D) · 2 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1709: TO AMEND THE HUMAN SERVICES WORKERS IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM; AND TO INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS IN THE HUMAN SERVICES WORKERS IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM.

House Bill 1709 proposes to amend the existing Human Services Workers in the Schools Program by formally including mental health counselors. This expansion aims to enhance support for children and families within Arkansas school districts through a collaborative program among state agencies. The bill outlines services provided by these professionals, such as crisis intervention, home visits, and parent training, requiring specific bachelor's or master's degrees for both roles. Funding for these positions would be prioritized for schools where at least 80% of students are eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program, and parents or students retain the option to refuse services.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands school-based mental health services by including counselors in the Human Services Workers program, enhancing student support and access to mental health resources within schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands mental health counselor inclusion in school programs, enhancing crisis intervention and parent training services under healthcare-focused human services framework.95% confidence
Jamie Scott (D) Tracy Steele (D)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1343: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

House Bill 1343 aims to amend the existing laws regarding benefits within the Arkansas Judicial Retirement System. While the bill's stated purpose is to modify these benefits, the provided text does not specify the particular changes or mechanisms it would introduce. It directly affects individuals who are part of or will be part of the Arkansas Judicial Retirement System.
Les Warren (R) Jim Dotson (R)
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