Rep. Brandon Achor

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 1135

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF A DIGITIZED IDENTIFICATION CARD; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEE FOR ISSUANCE OF A DIGITIZED DRIVER'S LICENSE OR DIGITIZED IDENTIFICATION CARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Maddy summaryHB 1135 allows Arkansas residents to obtain a digital version of their state identification card (in addition to the existing digital driver's license option) through a mobile app. It sets a $10 fee for this service, which must be paid at the time of application or renewal, and requires the digital ID to display the user's current license status (valid, expired, etc.). The law specifies that digital IDs can be used by both public and private entities for any purpose requiring a physical ID, but does not replace the physical card. This bill directly affects Arkansans with valid driver's licenses or state ID cards who choose to use the digital option.

TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables digital ID via mobile app, expanding digital identification access as a tech-enabled service without privacy/security restrictions mentioned.95% confidence

Signed into law Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 1351

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO REGULATE A VISION BENEFIT MANAGER; TO AMEND THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT.

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.

HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurers from reducing vision benefits due to other coverage, protecting patient access to vision care services under healthcare policy.90% confidence

died Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

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

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 7

died · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

died Sep 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1003

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

died Sep 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1500

died · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO MODIFY THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT.

died May 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 489

died · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS TO DEFINE A SIMILARLY SITUATED PHARMACY, CLARIFY HOW A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER PROVIDED ITS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LIST, AND ESTABLISH A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.

died May 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track