Rep. Zack Gramlich

Maddy summaryHB 1140 aimed to define which healthcare providers are responsible for delivering concussion education to student athletes in schools. The bill sought to clarify that specific medical professionals (like physicians or certified nurse practitioners) must provide this education, directly affecting student athletes, school staff, and healthcare providers. However, the bill was withdrawn by its author on March 18, 2025, before becoming law, so it did not implement any policy changes. As a definition-focused bill, it did not establish new requirements or funding but was intended to standardize who qualifies for this educational role.

Maddy summarySB 101 establishes the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, allowing physician assistants licensed in Arkansas to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. This directly affects physician assistants seeking to practice across state lines and healthcare facilities in Arkansas and other compact states. The key provision creates a mutual recognition agreement among participating states, streamlining licensure requirements for physician assistants. The bill was enacted as Act 300 on March 18, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1405 amends Arkansas law to add new regulations for licensed chiropractic physicians regarding the use of a "procurer" (a third party that procures goods or services). The bill directly affects chiropractors by requiring them to follow specific rules when engaging a procurer to obtain medical supplies or services. Key provisions include adding statutory requirements to ensure proper oversight and prevent misuse in chiropractic procurement practices. The bill became law as Act 309 on March 18, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 246, the Arkansas Access Act, prohibits Arkansas public schools from granting excused absences for political protests. It allows excused absences for student participation in social or public policy advocacy or efforts to influence legislation, but only with written consent from a parent, guardian, or legal custodian. Schools must annually report to the state education division the number of such absences requested, granted, and the stated purpose of each absence. The bill directly affects public school districts and charter schools in Arkansas, along with students and their families.

Maddy summaryHB 1512, now Act 341, prohibits Arkansas public schools and charter schools from granting excused absences for "political protest." It allows excused absences for student "social or public policy advocacy" or "influencing legislation" only with parental consent. Schools must annually report the number of such absences and their purposes to the education division. The law directly affects public school students, parents, and school administrators by changing absence policies for non-academic activities.

Maddy summaryHB 1319, which was withdrawn by its author on March 17, 2025, would have created a state sales tax exemption for disabled veterans, their unremarried spouses, and surviving spouses of disabled veterans in Arkansas. The bill would have allowed these individuals to exclude up to $5,000 annually in sales tax on tangible personal property and certain digital products purchased at physical stores within the state. To claim the exemption, veterans would have needed an identification card from the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, while surviving spouses would have required certification from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption would not apply to local sales taxes or the compensating use tax.

Maddy summaryHMR 1006 is a House Memorial Resolution honoring Stacy Bates, a Fort Smith, Arkansas artist and educator who taught for 17 years in Fort Smith Public Schools before her death in February 2025. The resolution commemorates her contributions to art education, her murals, children's book illustrations, and her impact on students, as described in testimonials from colleagues. It directs the House to formally remember her legacy and provide a copy of the resolution to her family. This is a non-binding tribute with no policy changes or direct effects on constituents.

Maddy summaryHB 1213 clarifies the definition of "athlete" and defines "healthcare provider" specifically for student athlete concussion education under Arkansas' Athletic Trainers Act. The bill directly affects student athletes, schools, and healthcare professionals by establishing clear standards for concussion education requirements. It amends existing law to ensure consistent application of concussion protocols, requiring healthcare providers to deliver standardized education to student athletes. The bill became Act 266 after passing the Arkansas Senate in March 2025.

Maddy summarySB 265 reduces the size of two licensing committees: one for wastewater and one for solid waste. It modifies committee membership rules and updates requirements for apprenticeship licenses in solid waste licensing. This bill directly affects the committees that oversee these licenses and individuals seeking to work in solid waste management through apprenticeship programs. The changes became law as Act 294 on March 12, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1082 would create Arkansas' first law specifically protecting children and teens' online privacy. It directly affects websites, apps, and online services that target minors or knowingly collect their personal information. The bill prohibits these operators from sharing children's data with third parties for targeted advertising to minors and requires them to disclose how they collect, use, and share personal data. Key provisions include banning the use of children's personal information for targeted ads and mandating clear privacy disclosures about data practices to parents or guardians.