Rep. Matt Duffield

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 1030), not a substantive bill. It formally honors "Broadway" Joe Booker, a Little Rock radio program director and community leader, for his decades of contributions to Arkansas. The resolution recognizes his broadcasting career, leadership at KIPR Power 92.3, and community work - including organizing events that raised over $140,000 for The Watershed nonprofit and supporting youth sports and mentorship programs. The resolution has no policy provisions; it simply expresses the Arkansas House's appreciation and will provide Booker with a copy upon adoption.

Maddy summaryHB 1368 amends the list of musicians honored on Arkansas Music Appreciation Day by adding specific names to the official roster. The bill directly affects the state's commemorative designation for music professionals recognized annually. It is a procedural update to the existing holiday framework, not a policy change with broader implications. The bill became law as Act 203 on February 27, 2025, after passing both chambers.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 1031) recognizing Sidney Moncrief, a former University of Arkansas basketball player and Milwaukee Bucks star, for his community, state, and national contributions. It honors his career achievements - including being named to the Naismith Hall of Fame, his NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors, and his post-basketball community work like running youth academies and the Moncrief Career Center. The resolution expresses the Arkansas House's formal recognition of his legacy but does not create any new laws, funding, or policy changes. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct effect on residents or government operations.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1437 prohibits Level 3 or Level 4 sex offenders from entering water parks, swimming areas, or children's playgrounds within 100 feet of Arkansas State Parks or public parks. It directly affects individuals required to register under Arkansas' Sex Offender Registration Act who have been assessed as Level 3 or 4 offenders. The bill expands prior restrictions by adding swimming areas and playgrounds to the prohibited zones, with violations classified as Class D felonies. This law amends Arkansas Code § 5-14-134 to cover all public parks and state parks, not just local government-owned facilities.

Maddy summaryHR 1038 is a ceremonial House Resolution honoring blues musician Bobby Rush for his musical contributions and connection to Arkansas. It recognizes his Arkansas roots (including his teenage years in Pine Bluff), Grammy Awards, and induction into multiple music halls of fame. The resolution requires the Arkansas House of Representatives to present a copy of the resolution to Bobby Rush upon adoption. This is purely symbolic, with no policy changes or legal effects, as it is a non-binding expression of appreciation.

Maddy summaryHB 1278 requires surveyors to notify the owner and follow all visitor protocols - including biosecurity measures - before entering a commercial poultry farm for surveying purposes. It specifically applies to farms with poultry houses exceeding 5,000 square feet, directly affecting surveyors working near such facilities and poultry farm owners. The bill mandates these steps to protect farm biosecurity without creating new protocols, only requiring surveyors to comply with existing farm rules. This law, now Act 99, aims to prevent potential contamination risks during survey activities.

Maddy summaryHB 1324 changes Arkansas' legal fireworks sales schedule by moving the start date of the summer sales window from June 20 to June 13 each year. The bill directly affects Arkansas residents who purchase or use fireworks, allowing retail sales from June 13-July 10 annually (instead of June 20-July 10) alongside the existing December 10-January 5 holiday window. This amendment modifies Arkansas Code § 20-22-711(a)(1) to adjust the permissible sales period without altering other provisions. The change applies to all retail sales of fireworks defined under state 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 summaryHR 1008 is a ceremonial House Resolution recognizing "Monster" Michael Todd, a professional armwrestler from Hot Springs, Arkansas, for his 23 World Armwrestling titles and 36 National titles. The resolution formally honors his athletic achievements and representation of Arkansas, with no legal effect or policy changes. It was adopted by the Arkansas House of Representatives on January 29, 2025, and includes a commitment to provide Todd with a copy of the resolution. This is a symbolic gesture with no substantive legislative impact.