Rep. Andrew Collins

Maddy summaryArkansas HB 1449 extends the deadline for candidates for state or district office to file their final campaign finance reports. The bill changes the requirement from submitting final reports within 20 days after an election month to 30 days after the month of the election. This adjustment applies to reports covering contributions and expenditures for primary, runoff, general, and special elections. The change directly affects candidates running for state or district offices by providing additional time to comply with campaign finance disclosure rules.

Maddy summaryHB 1034 is a funding bill that appropriates capital improvement funds for the Department of Human Services' Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services for fiscal year 2025-2026. It provides state resources for physical infrastructure projects like building repairs, renovations, or facility upgrades within these specific service divisions. The bill was introduced in the 95th General Assembly, passed committee with an added cosponsor, but was withdrawn by the author on February 26, 2025. As a purely fiscal measure, it does not create new policies or directly affect residents, but authorizes spending for facility maintenance.

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 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 1318 amends Arkansas law to expand existing "excursion train" permit rules to include "excursion boats." It directly affects operators of public boats offering scheduled, ticketed trips on waterways (like river tours) by requiring them to obtain a separate permit for selling alcohol. The bill defines "excursion boat" as a vessel with fixed routes and schedules, sets a $200 annual permit fee, and specifies that alcohol sales must comply with local laws where the boat operates. This change aligns boat operations with the current train permit framework for alcohol service.

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.