Rep. Joey Carr

Primary HB 1418

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO PROHIBIT LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF KNIVES OR KNIFE-MAKING COMPONENTS.

Maddy summaryHB 1418 prohibits local governments in Arkansas from regulating the ownership, transfer, transportation, carrying, or possession of knives or knife-making components. It amends existing state law to explicitly include knives and knife-making parts under the same protections as firearms, preventing cities or counties from creating their own rules on these items. The bill allows state or federal law to still regulate knives, but local ordinances on these matters are now invalid. This law, enacted as Act 161 on February 25, 2025, directly affects local governments by restricting their regulatory authority over knives.

Signed into law Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors

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

Primary HB 1236

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE TO BE RELEASED FROM HIS OR HER CONTRACT BY A CERTAIN DATE UPON HIS OR HER WRITTEN REQUEST; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Maddy summaryHB 1236 allows public school employees in Tennessee to terminate their employment contracts early by submitting a written request by May 15 (or the preceding Friday if May 15 falls on a weekend). The bill directly affects current public school employees seeking to leave their positions before the end of the school year. Key provisions require written requests to be submitted by the specified deadline, with automatic extension if the date falls on a weekend. The bill was passed as Act 53 on February 13, 2025, and includes an emergency declaration to expedite implementation. This change streamlines the process for employees to exit contracts without waiting until the end of the school year.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllows public school employees to terminate contracts early via written request, protecting workers' right to exit employment without penalty before school year end.85% confidence

Signed into law Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors

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

Primary HR 1021

Passed · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT A TRADE POLICY THAT SUPPORTS UNITED STATES BUSINESSES AND WORKERS WHILE PENALIZING GLOBAL POLLUTERS.

Passed Apr 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1023

Passed · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE NUCOR DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL ON MARCH 7, 2024.

Passed Apr 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

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 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

Co-sponsor SB 275

died · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLLING SITES AND VOTE CENTERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF POLLING SITES BY COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.

died May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 367

died · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNUSED OR UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE OR LEASE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC FACILITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

died May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track