Rep. Kendra Moore

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1069) formally recognizes Women’s History Month in March 2025 and International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, through the Arkansas House of Representatives. It also specifically acknowledges the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas for its work improving economic mobility for women and girls in the state. The resolution has no binding policy requirements - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition, not a law creating new programs or funding. It was adopted by the Arkansas House on March 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the Arkansas 4-H program for its positive impact on youth in the state. It designates March 4, 2025, as "4-H Day" to be observed at the Arkansas State Capitol. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is a ceremonial recognition of the program's community contributions.

Maddy summaryHR 1058 is a House Resolution recognizing the Hmong community in Arkansas for their cultural contributions and community involvement. It acknowledges the community's population across counties like northwest Arkansas (2,500 members), Sebastian (1,000), and others, as well as their preservation of traditions through events like the Hmong New Year. The resolution also notes their historical role supporting U.S. forces during the Laotian Civil War (Secret War), including aiding American pilots and participating in key operations. This symbolic resolution does not create new legal requirements but formally honors their ongoing cultural and societal impact in Arkansas.

Maddy summaryHB 1161 allows Arkansas teachers who retired on or after July 1, 1994, to change their retirement annuity options once within one year of retirement. To do this, they must file a new election form and repay the difference between their original annuity and the new amount, plus interest from July 1, 1994, or their retirement date. The change takes effect retroactively after meeting these requirements. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, to align with the state's fiscal year.

Maddy summaryHB 1160 amends Arkansas's teacher retirement system to allow educators who took career breaks (called "gap years") to purchase service credit toward retirement. It redefines a "gap year" as one-quarter of a fiscal year (not a full year), enabling teachers with at least five years of prior service to buy up to five years of credit for inactive periods - provided they left teaching immediately before the gap, returned afterward, and accrued at least half a year of service post-return. Teachers must pay the actuarial equivalent of benefits upfront for each quarter-year of credit purchased, and credit cannot be bought after retirement. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, to align with the system's fiscal year and address administrative complexities.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 1028) formally recognizes National FFA Week (February 15-22, 2025) in Arkansas. It acknowledges the work of the National FFA Organization and Arkansas FFA Association - highlighting their 17,503 members and role in agricultural education - without creating new laws or funding. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment, directing the House to send a copy to both FFA organizations. It has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summarySB 59 requires all public schools to provide one free breakfast daily to every student upon request, without checking if they qualify for federally funded free or reduced-price meals. This policy directly affects all public school students in the state, eliminating eligibility barriers for breakfast access. The bill includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately upon enactment. It changes school meal procedures by mandating universal breakfast availability as a standard practice, not tied to existing federal program eligibility. The bill became law as Act 123 on February 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1432 amends the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991 to clarify when courts must dismiss protection order petitions due to lack of jurisdiction. It directly affects courts handling domestic violence protection cases and petitioners seeking orders. The bill specifies that dismissals must occur when a court lacks jurisdiction over the petition, eliminating ambiguity in existing procedures. This is a procedural clarification without creating new rights or penalties, focusing solely on streamlining court processes for protection order petitions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Lorie Tudor for her 41-year career with the Arkansas Department of Transportation. It formally acknowledges her service to the state but contains no policy changes or funding provisions. The resolution has no direct impact on citizens, laws, or government operations - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. No voting record is relevant, as it does not advance legislation.