Rep. Tippi McCullough

Maddy summaryHB 1732 aims to increase the income tax deduction available to teachers. This deduction applies to money teachers spend on their classrooms, often referred to as classroom investment. By increasing the allowed deduction, the bill enables teachers to reduce a larger portion of these out-of-pocket expenses from their taxable income. This change directly affects teachers who incur costs for their classrooms.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1433, now Act 828, modifies the process for law enforcement officers serving orders of protection. It requires officers to perform a check for any active arrest warrants for the individual being served. This check must be completed before the order of protection is officially executed. The bill directly impacts law enforcement procedures and individuals subject to protective orders.

Maddy summaryHB 1965, known as the Arkansas Healthy Food Retail Act of 2025, establishes a program to provide financial incentives for healthy food retailers. This initiative aims to increase access to nutritious food for residents in underserved communities, including low-income and rural areas. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission will administer the Healthy Food Retailer Program, offering grants and loans to eligible for-profit and nonprofit retailers such as grocery stores and farmers' markets. These funds can support projects like new store construction, renovations, equipment, and workforce training. To qualify, retailers must commit to selling fresh produce and accept SNAP and WIC benefits, with the goal of improving public health and economic development.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1782, now Act 642, prohibits the sale, transfer, or furnishing of over-the-counter diet pills to individuals who are under eighteen years of age. This means that retailers and other parties are not permitted to provide these specific products to minors. The law directly affects sellers of these pills and individuals under 18 seeking to purchase them.

Maddy summaryHB 1824, also known as the "Dog and Cat Rescue Act: Daisy's Law," amends Arkansas law concerning cruelty to animals. This act authorizes law enforcement officers to temporarily secure a dog or cat and transfer its possession to an appropriate place of custody. This action can be taken after a complaint of cruelty if there is a substantial likelihood the animal's condition would deteriorate. Officers may also consider the condition of other dogs or cats belonging to the same owner as evidence to support securing the animal.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1333, now Act 627, mandates that health insurance plans must provide coverage for breastfeeding and lactation consultant services. This bill directly affects individuals who utilize these services by ensuring their insurance covers the costs. It requires health insurance providers to include this specific coverage in their plans. An amendment clarified that these services must be provided by a certified healthcare provider.

Maddy summaryHB 1033 proposed Arkansas' "Red Flag Law" by creating a legal process for courts to issue Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). If enacted, this would allow family members, law enforcement, or prosecutors to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to pose an immediate risk of harming themselves or others. The bill directly affected people facing such court orders and required law enforcement to enforce the temporary firearm removal. However, the bill was withdrawn by its author on April 15, 2025, and recommended for study in the legislative interim, meaning it never became law.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Mount St. Mary Academy Belles golf team as the Class 6A state champions. It directly affects the school's team by formally honoring their athletic achievement through a legislative resolution. The bill contains no policy changes, funding, or obligations - its sole purpose is ceremonial recognition. It follows standard legislative procedure for commemorative resolutions, with no substantive impact beyond the acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a law) recognizing the Catholic High School for Boys Rockets golf team as the 2024 Class 6A Arkansas state champions. It formally honors their victory at the October 2024 championship, including their team score and individual achievements, with no policy changes or government action required. The resolution is purely symbolic, acknowledging both their athletic success and the team's collective 3.718 GPA. It was adopted by the Arkansas House of Representatives on April 14, 2025.

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.