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signed · Arkansas · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 1516: TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

HB 1516, now Act 326, amends various laws related to the Department of Agriculture but does not specify concrete policy changes in the provided context. The bill's title indicates it modifies existing agricultural regulations, but the actual provisions, affected parties, or key mechanisms are not detailed in the available text. Since the context lacks bill text describing specific amendments or impacts, a substantive summary cannot be provided. Procedural details confirm it passed both chambers and became law on March 18, 2025. Without the amended text, no further factual summary is possible.
Steve Crowell (R) Marcus Richmond (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 1616: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - OIL AND GAS COMMISSION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

HB 1616 appropriates $275,274 in federal funds and $296,552 in state cash funds specifically for roof repairs at the Oil and Gas Commission's Education Center/Warehouse. The bill directly affects the Department of Energy and Environment's Oil and Gas Commission by funding a physical infrastructure repair project. Key provisions include strict disbursement controls requiring compliance with state fiscal laws and prohibiting use of maintenance funds for this purpose. The bill is classified as a capital improvement appropriation with no policy changes, effective July 1, 2025, under an emergency clause.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $571k for essential infrastructure repair via state budget, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding necessary government operations.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 1608: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND ARCHIVES; AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE ARKANSAS STATE ARCHIVES PRIOR TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS.

HB 1608 requires Arkansas State Archives approval before destroying handwritten documents over 50 years old held by state or county governments. It modifies existing records laws to mandate this review for both state records (Section 1) and county records transferred to permanent media (Section 2). The bill specifically targets handwritten historical documents, not all records or non-handwritten materials. This change ensures potentially significant historical documents receive archival review before disposal, without altering rules for younger or non-handwritten records.
Kim Hammer (R) Ryan Rose (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 1410: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES BY PUBLIC SERVANTS.

HB 1410 prohibits public employees from giving advance notice of inspections to businesses or entities when the intent is to improperly influence the outcome. It specifically bans disclosing inspection timing, scope, or details to evade violations, provide unfair advantages, or interfere with inspection integrity. Public employees violating this face disciplinary action, including suspension or termination, though routine scheduling and public safety notifications remain allowed. The bill directly affects inspectors and enforcement staff, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest during government inspections.
Steve Unger (R) Josh Bryant (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Arkansas · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 1613: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION - NORTHWEST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

HB 1613 provides $1 million in state funding from the Development and Enhancement Fund for capital improvement projects at Northwest Technical Institute, a public technical college in Arkansas. The bill specifically allocates funds for construction, renovation, major maintenance, and equipment purchases to upgrade campus facilities. It includes spending rules requiring compliance with state purchasing laws and prohibiting the use of funds for regular operations. The appropriation is effective July 1, 2025, and was signed into law as Act 337.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1M from state budget for capital improvements at public technical college, funding essential infrastructure without impacting regular operations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $1M for capital improvements at Northwest Technical Institute, directly funding infrastructure upgrades per bill language.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 1617: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF CORRECTION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION.

HB 1617 allocates $3.8 million for a camera project at Wrightsville Correctional Facility and $300,000 for flooring upgrades at McPherson Correctional Facility. The bill directs these state funds specifically for capital improvement projects within the Arkansas Department of Corrections' Division of Correction. It prohibits using maintenance or operations budgets for these projects and requires compliance with standard state fiscal controls. The funds are designated for immediate use starting July 1, 2025.
signed · Arkansas · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 1546: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF CORRECTION SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.

HB 1546 provides $19.5 million in supplemental funding for medical contracts and $6.5 million for county jail reimbursements to Arkansas' Department of Corrections. The bill transfers these amounts from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to cover essential costs not fully addressed by prior funding (Act 49 of 2024). It directly affects the Department of Corrections' operations and counties housing state inmates. As a funding measure, it does not change laws or policies but ensures continued service delivery due to "unforeseen circumstances" as declared in the emergency clause.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $26M supplemental funding for essential corrections operations (medical contracts, jail reimbursements), directly supporting budget allocation for state services per topic definition.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides $26M in supplemental funding for Department of Corrections medical and jail operations, directly supporting corrections system capacity without policy changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $19.5M for medical contracts in corrections, directly increasing healthcare services for inmates within the Department of Corrections.90% confidence
signed · Arkansas · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 334: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION

SB 334 appropriates $5 million from the Educational Buildings Maintenance Fund to cover maintenance, renovation, repairs, and operations for four specific buildings owned by the Arkansas Department of Education in the Capitol Complex. The funds are restricted to these capital improvement projects and cannot be used for the Department’s regular maintenance or general operations budget. The bill allows the Department to supplement state funds with grants, donations, or unobligated cash income while requiring strict compliance with state purchasing and budget laws. It takes effect on July 1, 2025, as an emergency measure to ensure uninterrupted operations for these facilities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from existing fund for educational facility capital improvements, funding essential public infrastructure within budget framework.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $5M specifically for school building maintenance/repairs, directly improving infrastructure per education topic indicators.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 1103: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1103 is a budget appropriation bill that funds Arkansas' Division of Community Correction for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It allocates $123.2 million for state operations (including $74 million for 1,538 staff positions across roles like parole officers and program administrators) and $14.9 million for special revenue operations. The bill directly affects correctional staff and community supervision programs by authorizing specific personnel levels and operational expenses. It does not create new policies but provides funding for existing services, including reentry programs and facility maintenance. This bill was enacted as Act 334 on March 18, 2025.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Arkansas' Division of Community Correction with $123.2M, including $74M for 1,538 staff positions, directly supporting correctional operations and community supervision programs.95% confidence
signed · Arkansas · House Mar 12, 2025

HCR 1007: TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REEVALUATE THE MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE LOCALITY STRUCTURE AND ENSURE ACCURATE GEOGRAPHIC PRACTICE COST INDICES FOR THE METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS OF THIS STATE.

HCR 1007 is a concurrent resolution urging Congress to reevaluate Medicare reimbursement rates for Arkansas healthcare providers. It specifically requests that Congress adjust the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule locality structure to create separate reimbursement categories for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers (CBSA 22220) and Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway (CBSA 30780) metropolitan areas, which currently share a single locality code (Locality 13) despite higher operational costs. The resolution argues that current reimbursement rates fail to reflect actual practice costs in these urban areas, disproportionately impacting providers and limiting patient access to care. Arkansas lawmakers note the state ranks third-worst nationally for Medicare locality reimbursement, urging Congress to correct this to ensure fair compensation aligned with regional economic realities. (Note: This is a non-binding resolution, not a law, intended to encourage federal action.)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill seeks to adjust Medicare reimbursement rates for Arkansas providers to reflect higher operational costs, ensuring adequate funding for healthcare services.95% confidence
Stetson Painter (R) Clint Penzo (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Arkansas · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 1400: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REDEMPTION OF A TAX-DELINQUENT PARCEL; AND TO EXEMPT DISABLED VETERANS FROM CERTAIN PENALTIES WHEN REDEEMING A TAX-DELINQUENT PARCEL.

HB 1400 (now Act 259) exempts disabled veterans from certain penalties when redeeming tax-delinquent property. Specifically, it removes late fees and interest charges that typically apply when owners pay overdue property taxes to reclaim a parcel. This change directly affects disabled veterans who own property with unpaid taxes, making it easier for them to regain ownership without extra costs. The law amends existing redemption procedures to explicitly exclude disabled veterans from penalty calculations. The bill was enacted on March 12, 2025, after passing both chambers of the legislature.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts disabled veterans from late fees/interest on overdue property taxes, providing direct tax relief for a vulnerable group.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts disabled veterans from penalties to retain property ownership, preventing displacement and supporting housing stability for a vulnerable group.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts disabled veterans from late fees/interest on tax redemption, reducing financial barriers to property ownership.95% confidence
Marcus Richmond (R) Gary Stubblefield (R)
signed · Arkansas · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 1556: TO AMEND ARKANSAS MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY; AND TO CHANGE THE DATE ON WHICH ARKANSAS MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY IS CELEBRATED.

HB 1556 amends Arkansas law to formally establish March 1 as Arkansas Music Appreciation Day, correcting a previous inconsistent reference in the statute. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation before March 1, highlighting Arkansas musicians' contributions and encouraging public observance. It directly affects the state's annual recognition of musicians, which includes Capitol Building performances. The change does not alter the day's purpose or create new requirements - only clarifies the date for the existing observance. This procedural update was enacted as Act 260 on March 12, 2025.
Johnny Rye (R) Dave Wallace (R)
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