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died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1304: TO SET A LIMITATION PERIOD FOR THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE STATE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

HB 1304 establishes new procedures and time limits for the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System and the State Police Retirement System. It sets a five-fiscal-year limitation period for members, retirees, or beneficiaries to request corrections or changes to their retirement records, with exceptions for certain undiscoverable errors made by the system or employer. The bill also allows the system to transfer uncollected funds to general trust assets if a payee cannot be contacted for five years, though later payments can be made without interest if entitlement is proven. Additionally, it places responsibility on members to ensure their contact information is accurate.
Les Warren (R) Jim Dotson (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1631: TO ADDRESS THE ISSUANCE OF HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS.

HB 1631 proposes to amend Arkansas law regarding hunting and fishing licenses. The bill would allow the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to categorize foreign exchange students in the same manner as nonresident college students for the purpose of issuing these licenses. This change directly affects foreign exchange students who wish to obtain a hunting or fishing license, potentially allowing them to access licenses under the same terms as nonresident college students.
Jeff Wardlaw (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1882: TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ENROLLABLE MEDICAID BENEFICIARY POPULATION AND ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE MEDICAID POPULATIONS TO BE ENROLLED UNDER THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT.

HB 1882 proposes changes to Arkansas's Medicaid Provider-Led Organized Care Act. It expands the definition of "enrollable Medicaid beneficiary population" to include groups designated by the Governor and approved by the Legislative Council. This allows the Governor to add new segments of Medicaid recipients to the organized care system. The bill also specifies that services provided under the 340B Drug Pricing Program will be exempt from the organized care system if certain populations, specifically those in Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program plans, are designated for enrollment. This directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and the administration of their healthcare services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid enrollment eligibility by allowing Governor to designate new beneficiary populations, increasing healthcare access under public health program.90% confidence
John Payton (R) Aaron Pilkington (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1337: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CREDITED SERVICE UNDER LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE PENSION AND RELIEF FUNDS.

Based on the provided text, HB 1337 aimed to amend the existing law concerning "credited service" under local police and fire pension and relief funds. The bill's stated purpose was to modify how service time is counted for retirement benefits for local police officers and firefighters. However, the provided text does not specify the exact changes or mechanisms the bill would introduce regarding credited service.
Les Warren (R) Jim Dotson (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1190: TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR TEACHERS.

House Bill 1190 aimed to create an income tax exemption for qualified teachers in Arkansas. The bill defined a "teacher" as an individual primarily engaged in K-12 student instruction at public or open-enrollment charter schools. It proposed to exempt the first $50,000 of a teacher's wages from state income tax. This change would have applied to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts teachers' first $50k wages from state income tax, providing direct tax relief for middle-income educators, aligning with support indicators for fiscal relief.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts teachers' first $50k wages from income tax, directly supporting educator compensation and retention in K-12 schools.95% confidence
DeAnn Vaught (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1539: TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003; AND TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL EDUCATION CATEGORY OF FUNDING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION.

House Bill 1539 proposes to amend the Public School Funding Act of 2003 in Arkansas. The bill aims to increase per-student foundation funding for public schools, as well as specific funding for alternative learning environment students and English learners for the 2025-2027 school years. A key provision is the creation of a new, dedicated categorical funding stream for special education, ensuring these funds are specifically allocated and spent on special education services. This change intends to address the underfunding of special education by allocating funds based on the number of students with special needs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases per-student foundation funding and creates dedicated categorical funding for special education, advancing public school budget allocations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases per-student foundation funding, adds dedicated categorical funding for special education, and allocates specific funds for English learners and alternative learning environments.95% confidence
Andrew Collins (D) · 4 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1907: TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR DEPRECIATION AND THE EXPENSING OF PROPERTY; AND TO ADOPT FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW CONCERNING THE DEDUCTION FOR DEPRECIATION AND THE EXPENSING OF PROPERTY.

HB 1907 sought to update how businesses and individuals calculate the income tax deduction for depreciation and the expensing of property in Arkansas. The bill proposed adopting the federal income tax law concerning depreciation (26 U.S.C. §§ 167 and 168) as it was in effect on January 1, 2025. This change would have applied to property purchased in tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, for the purpose of computing Arkansas income tax liability.
Jim Petty (R) Robin Lundstrum (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1065: TO CREATE THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2025.

HB 1065, titled "TO CREATE THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2025," died in the House Committee on Revenue & Taxation on May 5, 2025, without becoming law. The provided bill text contains no substantive policy language or specific mechanisms; it only includes a list of supporting legislators and procedural details. No concrete policy changes, affected groups, or key provisions are described in the available text. As a bill that stalled in committee with no enacted provisions, it did not implement any inflation-related measures. The title appears to be a placeholder, as no actual inflation reduction policy was outlined in the submitted bill.
David Ray (R) Jonathan Dismang (R) · 50 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1036: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION; TO ALLOW VOTER REGISTRATION DURING EARLY VOTING AND ON ELECTION DAY; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51.

House Bill 1036 proposed changes to voter registration laws in Arkansas. The bill aimed to allow individuals to register to vote during the early voting period and also on Election Day itself. This would have directly affected potential voters by providing additional opportunities to register closer to an election. Additionally, the bill sought to amend specific provisions within Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, which governs election procedures.
Andrew Collins (D) · 4 co-sponsors
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1849: TO ALLOW FOR THE CROSS DEPUTIZATION OF MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, STATE, AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ON FEDERALLY-RECOGNIZED TRIBAL LAND WITHIN THE STATE.

House Bill 1849 would allow municipalities, counties, and the state of Arkansas to enter into agreements with federally-recognized tribal nations. These agreements would enable the cross deputization of law enforcement officers. This means municipal, county, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies could be authorized to enforce tribal, state, and local laws. This authority would apply on federally-recognized tribal land within Arkansas and in surrounding areas.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables cross-deputization for law enforcement coordination on tribal lands, enhancing jurisdictional cooperation in criminal justice operations.95% confidence
Zack Gramlich (R) Justin Boyd (R)
died · Arkansas · House May 5, 2025

HB 1999: TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO CERTAIN STUDENTS.

House Bill 1999 would require the Secretary of the Department of Education to provide information about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to certain students. Specifically, students who submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have a negative or zero student aid index would receive written and electronic details. This information would cover their potential eligibility for SNAP, the application process, and how to contact the Department of Human Services. The Department of Education would consult with the Department of Human Services to create these communications.
Denise Garner (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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