Rep. Fran Cavenaugh

Co-sponsor HR 1028

Passed · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL FFA WEEK.

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.

Passed Feb 25, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 59

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH ONE BREAKFAST AT NO COST EACH SCHOOL DAY UPON REQUEST WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THE STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A FEDERALLY FUNDED FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

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.

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates universal free breakfast for all K-12 students, removing eligibility barriers and expanding access to school meals, directly supporting educational access.90% confidence

Signed into law Feb 24, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1204

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.

Maddy summaryHB 1204 (now Act 28) amends Arkansas law to clarify that plaintiffs in medical negligence cases can only recover the actual costs they paid for necessary medical care, treatment, or services - or costs legally owed by them or a third party. It directly affects individuals filing medical malpractice claims and healthcare providers by limiting recoverable damages to amounts actually paid or legally responsible. The key provision changes the standard for medical cost recovery from billed rates to verified payments, preventing recovery of unpaid or inflated charges. This law, enacted on February 11, 2025, provides a clearer financial framework for medical negligence claims in Arkansas.

HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts medical negligence damages to actual costs paid, limiting patient recoveries in malpractice cases and weakening financial protections for healthcare claimants.95% confidence

Signed into law Feb 11, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 1004

Passed · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE LORIE TUDOR FOR HER 41-YEAR CAREER WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

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.

Passed Jan 29, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1003

Passed · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO HONOR ST. BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER IN JONESBORO FOR BEING THE FIRST MEDICAL FACILITY IN THE STATE TO OPEN A MATERNAL LIFE360 HOME.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution commending St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro for opening Arkansas's first Maternal Life360 HOME in November 2024. It recognizes the facility's partnership with the Department of Human Services to provide home-visit services for high-risk pregnancies and postpartum care through Medicaid programs, addressing maternal health outcomes and related social needs. As a symbolic honor (not a policy change), it does not alter laws or affect any specific group beyond acknowledging this healthcare milestone.

Passed Jan 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 8

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS; TO CREATE AN INFLATIONARY RELIEF INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Signed into law Sep 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor

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 1001

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS; TO CREATE AN INFLATIONARY RELIEF INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

died Sep 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1007

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS; TO CREATE AN INFLATIONARY RELIEF INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

died Sep 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

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