Rep. Zack Gramlich

Maddy summaryHB 1172 would have amended Arkansas' Medicaid Fairness Act to ensure Medicaid providers can appeal enforcement actions by the state. It added definitions clarifying that "enforcement action" includes any decision affecting a provider's compliance with Medicaid rules and required that adverse actions (including those with direct monetary consequences) follow specific appeal procedures. Key provisions mandated 48 hours' notice for routine monitoring visits, required agencies to rule on reconsideration requests within 30 days (with violations automatically vacated if not decided on time), and allowed administrative appeals after reconsideration denial. The bill was withdrawn by its author on February 20, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1067 allows federal firearms licensees (FFLs), such as gun shops, to enter into agreements with individuals to temporarily hold firearms. It directly affects FFLs who offer this service and individuals seeking to store firearms without immediate possession. The bill's key provision grants FFLs legal protection from civil lawsuits if they comply with the agreement, shielding them from liability related to the stored firearm. This creates a clear legal framework for temporary firearm storage arrangements without requiring FFLs to sell or transfer the weapon.

Maddy summaryHB 1310 abolishes Arkansas' Commission for the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Initiative and transfers all its authority, records, funds, and responsibilities to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). This affects how the state's cord blood banking program is administered, shifting oversight from a commission to UAMS while keeping the voluntary donation program for parents unchanged. The bill updates statutes to remove references to the abolished commission and ensures existing rules and standards for the blood bank remain in effect. It does not alter donation procedures, costs, or medical uses of stored cord blood.

Maddy summaryHB 1138 (now Act 98) expands eligibility for disability-related license plates, certificates, and parking decals by allowing more medical professionals (not just physicians) to certify a person's disability. The bill removes a restriction that previously limited certification to disabilities "temporary in nature," meaning certification now applies to both permanent and temporary disabilities. This change directly affects individuals with disabilities seeking mobility accommodations through vehicle licensing or parking permits. The law streamlines the certification process by broadening who can verify eligibility for these accommodations.

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.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1052 would require health insurance plans in Arkansas to cover respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization for infants under eight months old, using a specific antibody treatment, without cost-sharing like deductibles or copayments. This mandate applies to all health benefit plans, including Medicaid and the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program, starting January 1, 2026. The bill also directs state agencies to create implementing rules by that date to ensure compliance.