Rep. Diana Gonzales Worthen

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the Arkansas homestead property tax credit for property owners, raising the annual reduction in real property taxes from $600 to $675. The change applies to assessment years starting on or after January 1, 2026, directly benefiting homeowners who qualify for the credit. By amending the state code, the legislation provides a slightly larger tax relief amount for eligible residents without altering other tax provisions.

Maddy summarySJR 22 proposes a constitutional amendment to change voter qualifications in Arkansas. This bill would allow individuals who are seventeen years of age to vote in preferential primary and general primary elections. To be eligible, these 17-year-olds must otherwise be qualified to vote and will be eighteen years of age on or before the date of the general election. If approved by voters, this amendment to the Arkansas Constitution would become effective on January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1534 proposes to increase the existing homestead property tax credit. This bill directly affects homeowners by reducing the amount of property taxes they owe on their primary residence. The key mechanism is an adjustment to the credit amount, providing a larger tax reduction for eligible households.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided title and subtitle, Senate Bill 585 aimed to require employers to provide specific records to their employees who are minors. The bill would have directly affected minor employees and their employers by establishing a mandate for sharing certain documentation. The specific types of records and the mechanisms for their provision are not detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 204 proposes to exempt certain financial gains from state gross income for tax purposes. This exemption would apply to taxpayers whose property is acquired by a government or entity under the right of eminent domain or the threat of condemnation. Essentially, any profit a property owner makes from such a forced sale would not be considered taxable income under this bill.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1042 proposes to create the "Direct Democracy Act of 2025" in Arkansas. This bill would repeal the "Ensuring Access for All Arkansans and Voter Protection Act of 2023." Additionally, it would amend the current procedures for filing ballot initiative petitions and referendum petitions, affecting how citizens can propose or challenge laws through direct vote.

Maddy summaryHB 1037, known as the "Preregistration to Vote Act," allows individuals in Arkansas to preregister to vote when they are seventeen years old. This means that while they can complete the registration process at age 17, they will not be eligible to cast a ballot until they reach the legal voting age of eighteen. The bill amends provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, to implement this change. This act aims to increase voter registration and turnout by enabling earlier engagement in the electoral process.

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 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.