Rep. Robin Lundstrum

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1116, known as the Remote and Mobile Work Modernization and Competitiveness Act, aimed to create new regulations for remote and mobile employment. It sought to provide income tax and withholding exemptions for specific remote and mobile employees and nonresidents. The bill intended to reduce tax burdens for these workers, encouraging a more competitive environment for remote work.

Maddy summaryHB 1932 proposed to amend Arkansas laws related to the corporate franchise tax and repeal the Arkansas Corporate Franchise Tax Act of 1979. The bill would have required most corporations and limited liability companies, both domestic and foreign, to file an annual report with the Secretary of State. This report would detail the corporation's condition, status, and other information like officers and stock. While some information in the annual report would be confidential, basic corporate details such as the name, address, and principal officers would be publicly available.

Maddy summaryHB 1446 proposes changes to the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship Program. Amendment No. 3 to the bill specifically introduces a financial cap for the program. This amendment limits the total amount of scholarship awards to ten million dollars ($10,000,000). The bill directly affects individuals who might apply for these workforce development scholarships by establishing a maximum funding level for the program.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1791 aimed to clarify that the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) do not hold jurisdiction or power within the state of Arkansas. It sought to prevent the state and its political subdivisions, including counties and school districts, from enforcing or implementing any requirements or mandates issued by these international organizations. The bill specifically prohibited using such mandates as a basis for actions like imposing requirements for masks, vaccinations, or medical testing that conflict with Arkansas law. Additionally, it aimed to prevent the use of WHO or UN mandates to gather public or private information about Arkansas citizens or residents.

Maddy summaryHouse 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.

Maddy summaryHJR 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.

Maddy summaryHB 1912 aimed to change how real property is assessed for taxation in Arkansas. The bill proposed to reduce the "assessed value" of real property from 20% to 15% of its appraised value. This change would have affected how county assessors determine the assessed value of real property, especially after a transfer of title. If enacted, these provisions would have applied to assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, impacting property owners.

Maddy summaryHB 1905, known as the "Buyer Beware Act," aimed to modify disclosure requirements for real estate licensees involved in residential property sales. The bill would have prohibited a licensee representing a seller from disclosing the taxable value of residential property in a listing. Instead, the listing would be required to direct potential buyers to the county assessor for the current assessed value. Additionally, licensees would have to provide written disclosure to potential buyers, explaining that existing property tax assessment limitations do not transfer to new owners.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.