Rep. John Carr

Primary SB 251

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE ARKANSAS TRAILS COUNCIL; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM ON THE ARKANSAS TRAILS COUNCIL.

Maddy summarySB 251 clarifies that the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism must designate a representative to serve as the executive secretary of the Arkansas Trails Council. The bill amends existing law to specify this appointment process, replacing previous language about the council's structure. This change directly affects the Arkansas Trails Council's internal operations and administrative leadership. As a procedural bill, it focuses solely on organizational structure without altering the council's policy responsibilities or funding.

Signed into law Mar 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HR 1043

Passed · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OF FORMER GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS MICHAEL DALE "MIKE" HUCKABEE AS UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution passed by the Arkansas House of Representatives expressing support for President Trump's nomination of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. It has no legal effect but urges swift confirmation to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations, citing Huckabee's experience, pro-Israel advocacy, and religious ties. The resolution was adopted unanimously and transmitted to the President and Senate for consideration.

Passed Mar 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1049

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CRIMINALIZE UNLAWFUL SQUATTING.

Maddy summaryHB 1049 (now Act 238) amends Arkansas criminal law to establish a new offense for "unlawful squattering." The bill makes it a criminal violation for a person to occupy property without the owner's permission, specifically targeting individuals who enter or remain on property after being asked to leave. This directly affects individuals occupying vacant or abandoned properties without legal right, such as vacant homes or land. The key provision creates a specific criminal charge (likely a misdemeanor) for this conduct, distinct from general trespass laws, and specifies that the offense applies after the owner or their agent has issued a verbal or written demand to vacate.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for unlawful squattering, expanding criminalization per bill's explicit language95% confidence

Signed into law Mar 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Primary HR 1045

Passed · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE THE ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL LADY MOUNTIES COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM AS THE 2023 CLASS 6A CHEER STATE CHAMPIONS.

Passed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 3

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO PROHIBIT THE GOVERNMENT FROM MANDATING A VACCINATION OR IMMUNIZATION FOR CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) OR ANY SUBVARIANTS OF CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), OR BOTH; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Signed into law Sep 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1002

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO PROHIBIT THE GOVERNMENT FROM MANDATING A VACCINATION OR IMMUNIZATION FOR CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) OR ANY SUBVARIANTS OF CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), OR BOTH; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Signed into law Sep 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary HR 1002

Passed · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO CONGRATULATE THE ROGERS MOUNTIES BASEBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2021 CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Passed Dec 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND THE STATE INCOME TAX; TO CHANGE THE NAME AND FUNDING OF THE LONG TERM RESERVE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Signed into law Dec 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1001

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND THE STATE INCOME TAX; TO CHANGE THE NAME AND FUNDING OF THE LONG TERM RESERVE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Signed into law Dec 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 567

died · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CORONERS' REPORTS AND OTHER RECORDS.

died Oct 15, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track