Maddy summarySenate Resolution 18 (SR 18) is a commemorative resolution that honors Camille Cathey for being crowned Miss Arkansas 2024. It acknowledges her achievements, community engagement, and representation of Arkansas at the Miss America pageant.
Maddy summarySenate Memorial Resolution 2 is a commemorative bill that honors the life and public service of James "Jim" Guy Tucker, former Arkansas Attorney General, U.S. Congressman, and the forty-third Governor of Arkansas. The resolution serves to respectfully acknowledge his contributions to the state and nation following his passing.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 75 formally honors Sylvia Ann Hindsman Cornwell for her 45 years of exemplary and dedicated service to the Arkansas Senate and the State of Arkansas. It recognizes her significant contributions, such as modernizing Senate records and serving as the first female Secretary of the Senate.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 23 recognizes February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week in Arkansas. This resolution commends the National FFA Organization and its Arkansas Division for their work in agricultural education and youth leadership.
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 summarySenate Resolution 27 (SR 27) is a commemorative resolution that expresses the Arkansas Senate's sincere appreciation to the state's farmers, ranchers, and foresters. It commends them for their vital contributions to the economic security and well-being of Arkansas and the nation.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 85 restricts the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees from commercially harvesting timber at the Pine Tree Research Station in St. Francis County. The bill allows the Board to manage timber on this property for wildlife purposes. Any contract initiated by the Board for timber management, including harvesting for wildlife purposes, must first be submitted to the Senate and House Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development for review. This measure is intended to preserve public property and the timber at the research station.
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 summaryHB 1560 proposed changes to public works contracts in Arkansas, specifically regarding lighting components. The bill would have required the state, counties, municipalities, and school districts to obtain at least three bids from separate lighting agencies for lighting specified in public works projects designed by electrical engineering firms. This aimed to ensure competitive pricing for lighting components. However, it included exceptions for specialty fixtures needed for design aesthetics or historical purposes and did not apply to municipal electric utilities.
Maddy summaryHJR 1015 was a proposed constitutional amendment in Arkansas that aimed to change how judicial candidates appear on the ballot. If approved, it would have required candidates for Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judge, Circuit Judge, and District Judge to declare their political party affiliation or independent status. This declared affiliation or independent status would then be printed on the ballot for voters to see. The stated purpose of the amendment was to ensure transparency regarding judicial candidates' affiliations. This amendment would have taken effect on January 1, 2027, if passed.
