Rep. Tracy Steele

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 memorial resolution (HMR 1004), not a substantive bill. It formally commemorates James "Jim" Guy Tucker, who served as Arkansas Attorney General, U.S. Congressman, and the state's 43rd Governor. The resolution honors his career and legacy without enacting any policy changes or affecting any group. It passed unanimously in the Arkansas House of Representatives on February 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1315 (now Act 147) allows individuals to voluntarily have their blood type added to their driver's license or state ID card. The bill places responsibility on applicants to ensure the accuracy of this information when submitting it and to request corrections if needed. It does not require blood type to be added, nor does it change how the state handles medical information. The law became effective January 1, 2026, following passage by both legislative chambers in February 2025.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1220 adds Senator G. Leding to the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council. This procedural bill, now Act 102 (effective February 18, 2025), updates the council's membership roster without changing the council's duties or affecting public policy. The amendment was approved by the Senate and enacted without substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates Monday, February 17, 2025, as "Daisy Gatson Bates Day" in Arkansas, coinciding with President's Day. It honors Daisy Gatson Bates, a civil rights leader who mentored the Little Rock Nine during school desegregation in 1957 and later had her statue installed in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall Collection. The resolution recognizes her lifelong advocacy for racial justice, her work founding the Arkansas State Press, and her legacy memorialized by her Capitol statue. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new policies or affect any group through legislative mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill), passed by the Arkansas House of Representatives on February 12, 2025. It formally recognizes and applauds the historical contributions and sacrifices of African Americans in Arkansas and the United States during February 2025, specifically celebrating Black History Month. The resolution highlights notable Arkansans and national figures like Maya Angelou, Raye Montague, and John H. Johnson through its preamble. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any group, as it is a ceremonial acknowledgment.

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.