Rep. Carlton Wing

Maddy summarySenate Bill 369 repeals the state's computer and electronic equipment recycling grants. It also eliminates the Computer and Electronic Recycling Fund. This means that the financial assistance previously available through these grants for recycling computer and electronic equipment will no longer be provided, and the dedicated state fund supporting these efforts will be dissolved.

Maddy summarySB 374 amends existing law regarding the civil service system. Specifically, it changes the requirements for how public examinations for civil service positions are advertised. The bill mandates that notice of these examinations must be published in a local newspaper and posted at the city hall. This advertisement must occur at least ten days before the scheduled examination date, affecting cities with a civil service system and individuals seeking employment within it.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 535 creates a sales and use tax exemption specifically for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation. This means that these two organizations will not be required to pay sales tax on their purchases of physical goods, digital products, or services. The bill amends existing state code to add this new exemption. This change aims to reduce the tax burden on the museum and its associated foundation.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1680, now Act 811, restricts certain foreign entities from acquiring interests in land. It prohibits businesses controlled by a "foreign party" from leasing land. The bill also prevents "prohibited foreign parties" from holding an interest in real property or agricultural land under specific circumstances. An amendment clarifies that an individual is not considered a "prohibited foreign party" if they are also a citizen of the United States.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1681 establishes the Water and Sewer Treatment Facilities Grant Program. This program provides grants to local entities to help fund improvements and upgrades to their water and sewer treatment infrastructure. The grants will be supported by revenues authorized by law. The program is set to expire five years after its effective date, and the administering commission is required to report annually on the status of all awarded grants.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1870 allows the Secretary of State to provide information derived from voter registration lists to federal courts. This measure enables federal courts to receive a "notice" containing voter information, which is typically utilized for purposes such as jury selection. An amendment to the bill clarifies that this notice may include individuals who are registered voters but are ineligible to vote under Arkansas law.

Maddy summaryHB 1821 creates a single State Captive Insurance Program to replace fragmented property insurance systems for public schools, state-supported colleges/universities, and state-owned properties in Arkansas. It combines these entities under one program, prohibits the use of public adjusting firms (which the bill states increased premiums), and requires independent reappraisals of higher education properties to ensure proper valuation. The bill also establishes the Office of Property Risk within the Department of Transformation and Shared Services to manage the program and mandates coordination among state agencies for a smooth transition. These changes aim to stabilize insurance costs and improve market competitiveness for these public entities.

Maddy summaryHB 1802 creates a state-funded Talent Recruitment Grant Program to incentivize individuals to relocate to Arkansas. The program provides grants to municipalities and qualifying nonprofits (e.g., for economic development) to offer relocation incentives to individuals who either hold remote jobs paying at least $55,000 annually or accept full-time in-state employment. Grants up to $500,000 per applicant require recipients to cover 20% of program costs and meet 50% of their target relocation goals before receiving final payment. Recipients must report quarterly on participant income, tax impacts, and economic outcomes to ensure accountability.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day and March 2025 as Vietnam Era Veterans Month in Arkansas. It formally recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of Vietnam War veterans through state-level ceremonial observance. The resolution does not create new laws, programs, or benefits - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It affects Arkansas residents by establishing official dates for state-level recognition of veterans' service.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally recognizes the North Little Rock High School Charging Wildcats Varsity Cheer Team for winning the Class 6A all-girl state championship on December 20, 2024. It specifically highlights the team’s achievements, including their state title, prior competition placements, All-State honors for two members, and their eighth-place finish at the National High School Cheerleading Championships. The resolution was adopted by both legislative chambers and presented to their coach, Missy Sela, as approved by the governor on April 10, 2025. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding policy impact.