Rep. Joy Springer

Primary HR 1039

Passed · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO COMMEND ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED®, FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO DESIGNATE FEBRUARY 25, 2025, AS ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, for its community service and designates February 25, 2025, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Day" at the Arkansas State Capitol. The resolution recognizes the sorority's history, mission, and contributions to Arkansas and beyond, including its work in education, health, and community development. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific group beyond the ceremonial recognition.

Passed Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1042

Passed · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO HONOR ANNIE MABLE MCDANIEL ABRAMS FOR HER SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1042), not a policy bill. It formally honors Annie Mable McDaniel Abrams for her decades of community service and civil rights activism in Arkansas. The resolution recognizes her work as an educator, her role in desegregating Little Rock Central High School, her leadership in renaming streets for civil rights figures (including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.), and her ongoing community engagement. The House of Representatives will present a copy of this resolution to Ms. Abrams, with no new policies, funding, or obligations created.

Passed Feb 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 59

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH ONE BREAKFAST AT NO COST EACH SCHOOL DAY UPON REQUEST WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THE STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A FEDERALLY FUNDED FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

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.

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates universal free breakfast for all K-12 students, removing eligibility barriers and expanding access to school meals, directly supporting educational access.90% confidence

Signed into law Feb 24, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 1020

Passed · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025, AS THE LINKS LEGISLATIVE DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE LINKS, INCORPORATED FOR ITS SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ITS CHAPTER COMMUNITIES AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates Monday, February 3, 2025, as "Links Legislative Day" at the Arkansas State Capitol to honor The Links, Incorporated. It formally recognizes the organization for its community service contributions, including its work with Arkansas chapters focused on youth mentorship, health initiatives, scholarships, and cultural programs. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely ceremonial, directing a copy to three Arkansas chapter presidents upon adoption. It does not create new laws or affect any legislative process.

Passed Feb 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 1004

Passed · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE LORIE TUDOR FOR HER 41-YEAR CAREER WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

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.

Passed Jan 29, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 1027

Passed · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF APRIL AS PARLIAMENTARY LAW MONTH IN ARKANSAS.

Passed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1268

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION - THE RAISE ACT OF 2023 APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR.

died May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 149

died · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND THE PER-STUDENT FOUNDATION FUNDING AMOUNTS FOR THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARS.

died May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1334

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO CREATE THE RESTROOM ACCESS ACT; AND TO ALLOW RESTROOM ACCESS TO CUSTOMERS WITH CERTAIN ELIGIBLE MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

died May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1451

died · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

REGARDING EMPLOYMENT; AND TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE UNPAID LEAVE ON VETERANS DAY TO VETERAN EMPLOYEES.

died May 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track