Rep. Trey Steimel

Primary HB 1278

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO REQUIRE SURVEYORS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE ENTERING ONTO A COMMERCIAL POULTRY FARM.

Maddy summaryHB 1278 requires surveyors to notify the owner and follow all visitor protocols - including biosecurity measures - before entering a commercial poultry farm for surveying purposes. It specifically applies to farms with poultry houses exceeding 5,000 square feet, directly affecting surveyors working near such facilities and poultry farm owners. The bill mandates these steps to protect farm biosecurity without creating new protocols, only requiring surveyors to comply with existing farm rules. This law, now Act 99, aims to prevent potential contamination risks during survey activities.

Signed into law Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1381

died · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

CONCERNING AN INSURER'S RIGHT TO SUBROGATION AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL BENEFITS.

Maddy summaryHB 1381 would have limited insurers' right to reimbursement for medical and hospital benefits paid to injury victims to a maximum of $5,000 per case. It would require insurers to seek reimbursement directly from injury settlement proceeds without forcing joint payments to both the victim and insurer. The bill specifically applied to non-workers' compensation injury claims under Arkansas law, excluding workers' compensation cases. The bill was withdrawn by its author on February 12, 2025, and never became law.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareLimits insurer reimbursement to $5k per case, preventing reduced injury victims' settlements, protecting patient financial rights in healthcare claims.95% confidence

died Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 76

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITED PRACTICES UNDER THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE CODE; AND TO CLARIFY FEES COLLECTED BY CERTAIN BROKERS.

Maddy summarySB 76 amends Arkansas insurance law to regulate fees charged by licensed property and casualty insurance agents and brokers. The bill requires brokers to clearly disclose any additional fees on customer invoices and limits total fees plus commissions to 20% of the policy's gross premium. It specifically exempts fees related to surplus lines brokers who refer risks to specialized brokers. This law directly affects insurance brokers and agents in Arkansas by standardizing fee transparency and capping their combined compensation structure.

Signed into law Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 1351

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO REGULATE A VISION BENEFIT MANAGER; TO AMEND THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT.

Maddy summaryHB 1351 aimed to regulate vision benefit managers and amend Arkansas' Vision Care Plan Act and Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act. It would have prohibited insurers from reducing vision benefits solely due to other insurance coverage, defined key terms like "covered materials" and "vision benefit manager," and set rules for provider agreements. The bill specifically targeted how vision care providers (like optometrists) and insurers handle payments for services and materials such as glasses, contacts, and eye exams. However, the bill was withdrawn by its authors on February 4, 2025, and never became law.

HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurers from reducing vision benefits due to other coverage, protecting patient access to vision care services under healthcare policy.90% confidence

died Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 1055

Passed · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO COMMEND THE HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL BAND FOR BEING DECLARED THE CLASS 4A CONCERT BAND STATE CHAMPION.

Passed May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1041

Passed · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE THE MAMMOTH SPRING HIGH SCHOOL LADY BEARS BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2023-2024 CLASS 1A GIRLS' BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONS.

Passed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1366

died · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PROPERTY TAX PAID ON CERTAIN POULTRY STRUCTURES; AND TO OFFSET THE PROPERTY TAX BURDEN ON POULTRY FARMERS.

died May 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1041

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL OFFICIALS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ON DESIGNATED PUBLIC STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.

died May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1241

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO CREATE A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.

died May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1479

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF OR ACQUISITION OF TITLE TO AGRICULTURAL LAND BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR CERTAIN ENTITIES CONNECTED WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

died May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track