Rep. Joy Springer

Maddy summaryHJR 1002 proposes an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution. This amendment aims to repeal the existing exception that currently permits slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. If adopted, it would remove this specific allowance from the state's constitution, ensuring a complete prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude for all individuals in Arkansas.

Maddy summaryHB 1035, titled the "Online Voter Registration Act of 2025," sought to establish a system allowing individuals to register to vote online. This bill aimed to amend Amendment 51 of the Arkansas Constitution to permit online voter registration. It also proposed changes to the duties of the Secretary of State to incorporate and manage this new registration method. If passed, this would have provided Arkansas voters with an additional, online option for voter registration.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1021, known as the "Early Childhood Education Workforce Quality Incentive Act," aims to support the early childhood education sector. The bill directly affects certain early childhood education workers by creating a new income tax credit for them. This credit is designed to incentivize and improve the overall quality of the workforce in early childhood education.

Maddy summaryHB 1010 aims to establish specific reimbursement rates for maternal health services within the Arkansas Medicaid program. This bill directly affects healthcare providers who offer maternal health services to Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as the state's Medicaid program itself. By setting these rates, the bill intends to define how much providers will be paid for services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care for eligible individuals. The bill's ultimate goal is to standardize compensation for these essential healthcare services within the state's Medicaid system.

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.