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died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1795: TO CREATE THE FERTILITY CLINIC LICENSURE ACT.

House Bill 1795, titled the "Fertility Clinic Licensure Act," would create a new licensing requirement for medical facilities and healthcare professionals in Arkansas that collect or preserve human embryos for fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). These facilities would need to obtain a separate annual license and pay a $1,000 fee. The bill also mandates that fertility clinics report specific non-personally identifiable data to the Department of Health, with a $50,000 fine for non-compliance. The Department of Health would then compile this information into annual public reports available on its website and to legislative committees.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates licensing and reporting for fertility clinics to ensure standards, protecting patient safety and rights in healthcare services.85% confidence
Alyssa Brown (R) · 4 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1066: TO INCREASE THE STANDARD DEDUCTION.

House Bill 1066 aims to increase the standard deduction available to taxpayers. This legislative change would directly affect individuals and potentially impact their taxable income. By raising the standard deduction, the bill proposes to reduce the portion of income subject to state taxes for those who choose not to itemize deductions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases standard deduction, reducing taxable income for non-itemizers, providing direct tax relief per bill summary.90% confidence
David Ray (R) · 12 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1969: TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE ACCESS; TO AMEND THE ASSESSMENT FEES ON HOSPITALS; AND TO CREATE THE HOSPITAL DIRECTED PAYMENT ASSESSMENT.

HB 1969 aimed to improve healthcare access in Arkansas by modifying how hospitals are assessed and reimbursed for Medicaid services. The bill proposed creating a "Graduate Medical Education Expansion Program" to fund eligible hospitals for new medical residency and fellowship positions, intending to increase the number of doctors in training. It also sought to establish a "Hospital Directed Payment Assessment" system, designed to maximize Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals, support their financial stability (especially in rural areas), and enhance patient care. This system would involve specific payments directed through managed care entities and updated definitions related to hospital cost reporting and Medicaid payment limits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Hospital Directed Payment Assessment to maximize Medicaid reimbursement and funds Graduate Medical Education Expansion Program, increasing state healthcare funding allocation.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Graduate Medical Education Expansion Program to fund medical residencies and establishes Hospital Directed Payment Assessment to maximize Medicaid reimbursement, improving healthcare access and hospital funding.95% confidence
Lee Johnson (R) Justin Boyd (R) · 1 co-sponsor
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1970: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PREPAYMENT OF SALES TAX; AND TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD FOR RETAILERS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO PREPAY SALES TAX.

House Bill 1970 aims to amend Arkansas law concerning the prepayment of sales tax. It directly affects retailers registered to collect gross receipts tax within the state. The bill increases the average monthly net sales threshold for retailers required to prepay sales tax from $200,000 to $500,000. This change means that only retailers with average net sales exceeding $500,000 per month will be obligated to make electronic prepayment of sales tax, using one of the existing payment options.
Ben Gilmore (R) Howard Beaty (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1284: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY A COURT-ORDERED FINE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S PERMIT.

HB 1284 modifies the process for suspending or revoking an individual's driver's license or vehicle registration in Arkansas due to unpaid court-ordered fines. It prevents courts from requesting such suspensions unless the person first fails to appear at a scheduled hearing specifically addressing their nonpayment. The bill also clarifies that courts can issue restricted driving permits, allowing individuals with suspended licenses to drive for specific necessary purposes like work, medical appointments, or court appearances. If charges related to nonpayment or failure to appear are dismissed, the driver's license or registration must be reinstated without a fee.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents license suspension without hearing for unpaid fines, aligns with reform by reducing barriers to employment/healthcare and protecting civil rights in court-ordered fine enforcement.85% confidence
Steve Unger (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1623: TO EXEMPT H-2A VISA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE A VALID INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM THE SKILLS PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION.

HB 1623 proposes to exempt certain H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program participants from the skills portion of the driver's license examination in Arkansas. This bill directly affects foreign nationals working in the state under the H-2A visa program. Under the bill's provisions, these individuals would not be required to take the driving test if they possess a valid International Driving Permit and present it when taking the written portion of the driver's license examination.
Blake Johnson (R) Jeremiah Moore (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1019: TO CREATE THE AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE ACT OF 2025; TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS WHO ASSIST EMPLOYEES WITH CHILDCARE COSTS; AND TO REPLACE THE EXISTING INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYER-OPERATED CHILDCARE FACILITIES.

HB 1019, titled the Affordable Childcare Act of 2025, proposes changes to state income tax credits related to employer-provided childcare. The bill establishes a new income tax credit for businesses that help their employees with childcare costs. It also replaces the existing income tax credit previously available to employers who operate their own childcare facilities. These provisions aim to incentivize employers to support their employees' childcare needs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates employer income tax credit for childcare support, providing tax relief to incentivize childcare access through fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncentivizes employers to support childcare costs, expanding employee benefits and workplace support under labor & employment policies.85% confidence
Denise Garner (D) · 2 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1431: TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; AND TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION ENJOINING A PARTY FROM ENGAGING IN COURSE OF CONTROL OR DISTURBING THE PEACE EX PARTE.

House Bill 1431 amends the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991 in Arkansas. It expands the definition of "domestic abuse" to include patterns of behavior described as "course of control" or "disturbing the peace." The bill also defines "disturbing the peace" as a pattern of behavior that unreasonably destroys the mental or emotional calm of a family or household
Kendra Moore (R) Missy Irvin (R) · 2 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1718: TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR SURGICAL SMOKE EVACUATION IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES LICENSED IN THIS STATE.

House Bill 1718 aimed to establish standards for surgical smoke evacuation in healthcare facilities licensed in Arkansas. The bill would have required any such facility using energy-generating devices to employ a smoke evacuation system during surgical procedures likely to produce surgical smoke. It defined key terms like "energy-generating device," "smoke evacuation system," and "surgical smoke" to clarify its scope. The State Board of Health and the Department of Health would have been authorized to enforce these new standards.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes safety standards for surgical smoke evacuation in healthcare facilities, directly protecting patient and staff health during procedures.95% confidence
Zack Gramlich (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HJR 1015: A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY BY REQUIRING A JUDICIAL CANDIDATE TO DECLARE HIS OR HER POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION OR INDEPENDENT STATUS WHEN RUNNING FOR OFFICE.

HJR 1015 was a proposed constitutional amendment in Arkansas that aimed to change how judicial candidates appear on the ballot. If approved, it would have required candidates for Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judge, Circuit Judge, and District Judge to declare their political party affiliation or independent status. This declared affiliation or independent status would then be printed on the ballot for voters to see. The stated purpose of the amendment was to ensure transparency regarding judicial candidates' affiliations. This amendment would have taken effect on January 1, 2027, if passed.
Gary Stubblefield (R) Robin Lundstrum (R) · 61 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1676: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GARNISHMENT AGAINST THE STATE OR A SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE; AND TO ALLOW FOR INCOME TAX REFUNDS TO BE SUBJECT TO GARNISHMENT BY JUDGMENT CREDITORS.

HB 1676 proposes to amend Arkansas law concerning garnishment against the state. This bill would allow judgment creditors to legally seize (garnish) Arkansas state income tax refunds to satisfy debts owed to them by court order. Currently, these state income tax refunds are explicitly exempt from garnishment by judgment creditors. The bill clarifies that this change would not affect the state's existing ability to offset refunds for debts owed to state programs.
Steve Crowell (R) Richard Womack (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1027: TO CREATE THE BRIGHTER START ACT OF 2025; AND TO REQUIRE THE TREASURER OF STATE TO MAKE A ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION TO EACH EXISTING AND FUTURE ARKANSAS BRIGHTER FUTURE FUND PLAN ACCOUNT.

House Bill 1027, titled the "Brighter Start Act of 2025," aimed to provide financial support for college savings. The bill would have required the Treasurer of State to make a one-time contribution to all existing and future Arkansas Brighter Future Fund Plan Accounts. This mechanism was intended to provide a direct financial boost to individuals saving for future education expenses through these state-sponsored accounts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates a one-time state budget contribution to college savings accounts, directly funding an education program through state fiscal allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides one-time state contribution to college savings accounts, directly increasing financial support for higher education access and savings mechanisms.95% confidence
Denise Garner (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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