Rep. Andrew Collins

Maddy summaryBased on the provided information, House Bill 1018, titled "The Strong Families Act," aimed to create an income tax credit for employers. This credit would be offered to businesses that provide paid family and medical leave to certain employees. However, the provided bill text primarily describes an amendment to the bill's sponsors and procedural actions, and does not detail the specific mechanisms or eligibility requirements for this proposed tax credit or the leave program.

Maddy summaryThe provided text includes the title of HB 1013, "TO PROTECT FERTILITY TREATMENT RIGHTS IN THIS STATE," and an amendment relating to its sponsors. However, the full text of the bill outlining its specific provisions, mechanisms, or who it directly affects beyond a general scope is not included. Based solely on its title, HB 1013 aimed to establish protections for fertility treatment rights within the state. The bill was placed on second reading for amendment, had Amendment No. 1 adopted, and was engrossed, but ultimately died in the House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1014 aimed to require insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF). If enacted, the bill would have mandated this coverage under the state and public school life and health insurance program. This would have directly affected state employees and public school employees who receive their health benefits through this program, ensuring IVF was a covered medical service.

Maddy summaryHB 1016 proposes to create sales and use tax exemptions for several categories of products. If enacted, it would remove the sales and use tax from menstrual discharge collection devices, diapers, and certain items related to breastfeeding. This bill directly affects consumers who purchase these goods, potentially lowering their cost by eliminating the added tax.

Maddy summaryHB 1022 proposes to eliminate performance-based incentive awards for public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools. If passed, this bill would repeal the existing system that provides these schools with awards tied to their performance metrics. The change would directly affect how public schools and charter schools are recognized and incentivized financially based on their results.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1031 proposes the creation of the Arkansas Healthy Lifestyle Education Act of 2025. This act would require Arkansas public schools to incorporate specific health issues into their health curriculum, directly affecting students by ensuring their education addresses these topics. The bill aims to ensure the health curriculum covers certain health issues facing students, though the provided text does not detail the specific issues.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1008 proposes to extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers. If enacted, the bill would require Medicaid to cover eligible mothers for a full year after they give birth. This change would provide extended healthcare access to individuals in the postpartum period.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1239 proposed to amend the Public School Funding Act of 2003 in Arkansas. It aimed to establish a new, separate funding category specifically for special education, distinct from the general state foundation funding. Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, public schools would receive $3,862 for each student who qualifies for special education and related services under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The state board would be responsible for creating rules governing the distribution of these funds to schools.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1020 aims to repeal the existing Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program. It proposes to establish a new funding category specifically for students who receive special education and related services, affecting how these students' educational needs are supported. Additionally, the bill seeks to create the Community Schools Act Fund, which would provide funding for community school initiatives.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided information, the full text of HB 1039 is not available. However, its title indicates that the bill aimed to amend existing Arkansas laws related to absentee ballots and general election procedures. Without the bill's full text, specific details about its mechanisms or provisions cannot be provided.