Rep. Jack Ladyman

Maddy summaryHB 1001 reduces income tax rates for Arkansas residents, including individuals, trusts, estates, and both domestic and foreign corporations. For individuals, the bill establishes a progressive tax structure with rates ranging from 0% to 3.7% for income up to $94,700, while providing a specific tax credit for income between $94,701 and $97,600. Corporations see their tax brackets adjusted starting in 2027, with rates increasing from 1% to 4.1% on net income exceeding $11,000. The legislation also includes provisions for annual adjustments to the individual tax tables to account for inflation or other economic factors.

Maddy summaryHB 1080 proposes to allocate $20 million from the state's General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to the Jonesboro Human Development Center for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These funds are designated for Phase 2 of a master plan aimed at planning, demolishing, constructing, renovating, and upgrading facilities for the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services. The bill includes standard provisions requiring compliance with state procurement and budget laws, as well as an emergency clause to ensure funding is available starting July 1, 2026. Although the legislation was introduced, it did not advance beyond the House Budget Committee before the session ended.

Maddy summaryHB 1099 proposes to allocate $110,000 from the state's General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Special Olympics. The funds are intended to support athletes from the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services in participating in the national Special Olympics competition during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill includes standard provisions requiring compliance with state procurement and budget laws, as well as an emergency clause to ensure the money is available starting July 1, 2026. Although the legislation was introduced in the 2026 session, it did not advance beyond the House committee before the legislative session ended.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the Arkansas homestead property tax credit for property owners, raising the annual reduction in real property taxes from $600 to $675. The change applies to assessment years starting on or after January 1, 2026, directly benefiting homeowners who qualify for the credit. By amending the state code, the legislation provides a slightly larger tax relief amount for eligible residents without altering other tax provisions.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 204 proposes to exempt certain financial gains from state gross income for tax purposes. This exemption would apply to taxpayers whose property is acquired by a government or entity under the right of eminent domain or the threat of condemnation. Essentially, any profit a property owner makes from such a forced sale would not be considered taxable income under this bill.

Maddy summaryHB 1329 was a procedural bill designed to amend Arkansas law concerning the committees of the General Assembly. Its primary purpose was to reorganize the standing committees and the subject matter interim committees within the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 1004 (HJR 1004) proposes that the state formally requests the United States Congress to call a Convention of the States. The specific purpose of this convention would be to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment would establish term limits for members of the United States Congress, directly affecting those who serve in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1330 proposed to amend the Arkansas Code regarding certain committees of the General Assembly. Specifically, it aimed to modify state law pertaining to the Joint Committee on Energy and the Joint Interim Committee on Energy. The bill's purpose was to update the statutes governing these legislative bodies, though the provided text does not detail the specific changes or provisions it would have introduced.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1892 aimed to regulate "nonexport facilities," which are customer-owned systems generating electricity for personal use without intentionally sending power back to the grid. It sought to prohibit public utilities from charging discriminatory electricity rates to customers operating these facilities. The bill would have also required the Arkansas Public Service Commission to create rules for the safe and reliable operation of nonexport facilities, including standards for managing accidental electricity export and an expedited interconnection review process. Additionally, it clarified that these nonexport facilities would not be considered net-metering facilities.

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.