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.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1038, titled the "No-Excuse Absentee Voting Act of 2025," aimed to change the current laws regarding absentee voting. This bill would have allowed all eligible voters to cast an absentee ballot without needing to provide a specific reason or qualification. It sought to repeal existing voter qualifications for absentee voting, making the process accessible to a broader range of voters who wish to vote absentee.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1015 proposes amendments to the individual income tax laws. The core purpose of this bill is to create a new income tax credit specifically for taxpayers who have dependent children. This credit aims to provide financial relief to families by reducing their state income tax liability. The specific details regarding the credit's value or eligibility criteria are not included in the provided text.
Maddy summaryHB 1040, titled "The Water In Line Act of 2025" (which appears inconsistent with its actual content), aimed to amend penalties for misdemeanor offenses related to voting. The bill sought to change legal penalties for voting-related misdemeanors but did not specify the exact nature of these changes in the provided text. It was introduced in the 95th General Assembly (2025), underwent committee review, and ultimately died in committee on May 5, 2025, without becoming law. The bill’s confusing title likely contains an error, as its substance focused solely on voting offense penalties.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1043 aims to establish new requirements for campaign finance in appellate judicial elections. Specifically, it seeks to mandate the disclosure and reporting of expenditures made by groups or individuals not directly associated with a candidate's campaign (non-candidate expenditures). Additionally, the bill proposes to implement new laws governing these appellate judicial campaigns. The full details of these new laws and reporting mechanisms are not provided in the given text, but the intent is to increase transparency around spending in these elections.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1029 aimed to establish specific reimbursement rates within the Arkansas Medicaid program for services related to mental health and addiction. This bill would have directly affected healthcare providers offering these services and individuals receiving them through Medicaid.
Maddy summaryHB 1030 aims to enhance mental health support for students by requiring specific training for school personnel. The bill mandates that School Resource Officers (SROs) and other law enforcement working in schools obtain certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid. It also requires school counselors to receive Youth Mental Health First Aid training. An adopted amendment specifies that the requirement for SROs will be integrated into their existing continuing education hours.
