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died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HJR 1004: APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF THE STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE TERM LIMITS OF MEMBERS FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS.

House Joint Resolution 1004 (HJR 1004) proposes that the state formally requests the United States Congress to call a Convention of the States. The specific purpose of this convention would be to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment would establish term limits for members of the United States Congress, directly affecting those who serve in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Clint Penzo (R) Jack Ladyman (R) · 35 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1900: TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ROYALTY OWNERS RELATED TO DEDUCTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE RELATED TO INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ROYALTY OWNERS.

House Bill 1900 aims to amend Arkansas law regarding information provided to royalty owners in the oil and gas industry. It requires operators to itemize each deduction, specifying its nature, purpose, and amount, from payments made to royalty owners. The bill also revises the civil penalties for non-compliance related to information requests, changing the maximum penalty from a fixed $500 to the amount specified in a separate delinquency statute. Additionally, it grants the Oil and Gas Commission authority to suspend sanctions for up to 60 days to allow for compliance.
Breanne Davis (R) Rick Beck (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1775: TO PROHIBIT THE SEPARATE VALUATION AND ASSESSMENT OF AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VALUATION FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 16, § 5.

HB 1775 proposes changes to how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are valued for property taxes in Arkansas. The bill prohibits assessing an ADU separately from the primary residence. Instead, it requires residential property, including any accessory dwelling unit, to be valued and assessed as a single parcel for property tax purposes. This change would affect owners of residential properties with ADUs and is intended to be effective for assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents separate property tax assessment for ADUs, reducing tax burden on homeowners with accessory units, aligning with tax relief for middle-income property owners.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits separate tax assessment of ADUs, reducing costs for homeowners to add affordable housing units, increasing supply and aligning with housing development goals.90% confidence
Clint Penzo (R) Robin Lundstrum (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1408: TO ALLOW QUALIFYING PATIENTS OR DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS TO PURCHASE MEDICAL MARIJUANA USING A FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT OR A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT.

House Bill 1408 aimed to allow qualifying patients and their designated caregivers in Arkansas to use specific pre-tax savings accounts for purchasing medical marijuana. The bill would permit the use of a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA) for these purchases. It defined these accounts according to existing federal guidelines. This change would have provided an additional payment method for individuals authorized to use medical marijuana under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows FSA/HSA use for medical marijuana, expanding healthcare access via tax-advantaged payment methods for qualifying patients.95% confidence
Aaron Pilkington (R) Josh Bryant (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1980: TO CREATE THE TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS ACT (TESLA); AND TO ADD ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF "CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE".

House Bill 1980 aimed to create the Technology and Energy for Sustainable Logistics Act (TESLA). A primary provision of the bill was to add electric vehicle charging stations to the definition of "critical infrastructure." This change would classify EV charging stations alongside other essential services and facilities, potentially impacting their security and regulation. An amendment to the bill further specified language regarding limiting or restricting unauthorized access or use of these facilities.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAdds EV charging stations to critical infrastructure, promoting renewable energy infrastructure development and sustainable logistics.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentClassifies EV charging as critical infrastructure, promoting clean energy adoption and sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAdds EV charging stations to critical infrastructure, enhancing protection and promotion of tech infrastructure without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly adds EV charging stations to critical infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure development and protection.95% confidence
Jimmy Gazaway (R) Blake Johnson (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1883: TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FOURTH AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF ELECTRONIC DATA AND METADATA.

House Bill 1883, the Arkansas Fourth Amendment Protection Act, aims to regulate the collection of electronic data and metadata within the state. The bill prohibits Arkansas state agencies from assisting federal government agencies in collecting an individual's electronic data or metadata. This prohibition applies unless the person provides informed consent, or the collection occurs under a warrant based on reasonable cause and specific description, or through another legally recognized exception to warrant requirements.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits state agencies from aiding federal data collection without consent/warrant, strengthening data privacy protections per bill's explicit restrictions on electronic data/metadata collection.95% confidence
Wayne Long (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1070: TO CREATE THE BALLOT DRAW STANDARDIZATION ACT OF 2025.

HB 1070, titled "TO CREATE THE BALLOT DRAW STANDARDIZATION ACT OF 2025," aimed to establish standardized procedures for drawing ballots in elections. The bill's context does not provide specific policy details about its provisions or who it would directly affect. The bill was introduced with cosponsors added via amendment, passed committee review, but ultimately failed on third reading in the House on March 13, 2025. It died on the House calendar after the legislative session ended on May 5, 2025. No substantive policy changes or mechanisms are described in the provided context.
John Carr (R) Josh Bryant (R) · 3 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1281: TO AMEND REPORTING FOR A CANDIDATE FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND FOR COUNTY OFFICE; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.

This bill amends campaign finance reporting requirements for candidates seeking school district, township, municipal, and county offices. It mandates annual reports for candidates not on a ballot and adjusts filing deadlines for certain preelection and supplemental reports. The bill also creates exceptions to preelection reporting for candidates with less than $500 in campaign activity (excluding filing fees) or those running unopposed. Conversely, candidates receiving over $5,000 in contributions will now be required to file monthly preelection reports.
Mindy McAlindon (R) Clint Penzo (R) · 1 co-sponsor
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1655: TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF HUMAN SMUGGLING; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF HARBORING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS.

House Bill 1655, as amended, proposes to create new criminal offenses: human smuggling and harboring illegal immigrants. The bill defines these offenses and establishes penalties ranging from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony, depending on factors such as repeat offenses or whether value was exchanged. It specifically clarifies that the bill does not restrict or prevent schools or higher education institutions from providing housing services to their regularly enrolled students.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offenses (human smuggling, harboring immigrants) with penalties, expanding criminalization per indicators.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates criminal penalties for harboring undocumented immigrants, increasing state-level immigration enforcement and restricting related activities per bill's core provisions.95% confidence
Wayne Long (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1197: TO PROHIBIT SCHEDULING, HOSTING, OR REQUIRING AN OUTDOOR PRACTICE, SCRIMMAGE, GAME, OR ACTIVITY FOR AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY DURING THE HOURS WHEN AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS BEEN DECLARED.

House Bill 1197 aimed to prevent public schools in Arkansas from holding outdoor extracurricular activities when an excessive heat warning is declared by the National Weather Service. This bill would affect students participating in a wide range of activities, including athletics, fine arts programs, and special interest clubs. It specifically prohibits schools from scheduling, hosting, or requiring such outdoor events during these hazardous heat conditions. However, the proposed restrictions would not apply if the activity takes place in water or within a climate-controlled indoor facility.
Stephen Meeks (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1464: TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PARTS FOR AND REPAIR OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY.

House Bill 1464 aimed to create a sales and use tax exemption for farmers and agricultural businesses in Arkansas. It sought to exempt the gross receipts or proceeds from the sale of parts used to modify, replace, or repair existing agricultural equipment and machinery. Additionally, the bill proposed to exempt services related to the installation, alteration, or repair of this equipment. "Agricultural equipment and machinery" was defined to include items like irrigation pipe and aviation machinery used directly in farming, but excluded timber production equipment, motor vehicles, or hand tools.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts agricultural equipment repair parts from sales/use tax, reducing tax burden on farmers - direct tax relief alignating with support indicators.95% confidence
DeAnn Vaught (R) · 1 co-sponsor
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1371: TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE.

House Bill 1371 proposes to remove a current requirement for individuals seeking a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Specifically, it would eliminate the mandate for applicants to complete a human trafficking prevention course as a condition for obtaining their CDL. This bill directly affects those applying for or renewing a commercial driver's license by altering the necessary steps for licensure.
Jeff Wardlaw (R) Ricky Hill (R)
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