Sen. Ricky Hill

Primary SB 68

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO ALLOW VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, VETERINARY TECHNOLOGISTS, AND VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALISTS TO GO TO A LOCATION OTHER THAN THE LOCATION OF THE SUPERVISING VETERINARIAN TO PROVIDE SERVICES BASED ON AN EMERGENCY CALL.

Maddy summarySB 68 allows veterinary technicians, technologists, and specialists in Arkansas to provide emergency animal care at locations other than their supervising veterinarian's office, based on an emergency call. The bill amends licensing rules to permit supervising veterinarians to authorize these professionals to travel to a patient's location during emergencies while maintaining the vet's ultimate control over animal care. This change directly affects veterinary support staff who previously required the supervising vet to be physically present at the care location. The law modifies supervision requirements to enable faster emergency response without altering the veterinarian's responsibility for reviewing all medical records.

Signed into law Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 61

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO AUTHORIZE VETERINARY TELEMEDICINE IN THIS STATE; AND TO SET CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR VETERINARY TELEMEDICINE.

Maddy summarySB 61 authorizes licensed veterinarians in Arkansas to provide telemedicine services (via phone or video) for pet and livestock care, directly affecting pet owners and veterinary practices. It defines "small animals" (e.g., cats, dogs) and "large animals" (e.g., cattle), requiring veterinarians to establish a client relationship within 7 days for small animals or 21 days for large animals after emergency telemedicine consultations. The bill sets standards for remote care, including prohibitions on using telemedicine for emergency referrals without later formalizing the relationship. This law, enacted as Act 18 on February 6, 2025, creates a clear regulatory framework for veterinary telemedicine in Arkansas.

Signed into law Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1005

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING TUITION WAIVERS FOR ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN TO INCLUDE PROGRAMS OF STUDY LEADING TO A POSTSECONDARY CERTIFICATE OR CREDENTIAL.

Maddy summaryHB 1005 expands tuition waiver eligibility for Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen to include vocational training programs leading to a postsecondary certificate or credential, not just degree programs. It directly affects eligible Arkansas National Guard members who wish to pursue shorter-term career-focused education instead of traditional four-year degrees. The key change modifies eligibility requirements to explicitly include "postsecondary credential or certificate" programs under the existing tuition-free education benefit. This policy change, enacted as Act 14 on February 3, 2025, ensures Guard members can access free tuition for vocational certifications at state-supported colleges.

EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition waivers for National Guard to include certificate programs, increasing educational access for career-focused training.95% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tuition waiver eligibility for National Guard veterans to include vocational training, directly advancing educational benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Signed into law Feb 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SB 5

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND THE PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN ARKANSAS KIDS PROGRAM ACT AND THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Signed into law Sep 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO CREATE AND TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE ARKANSAS RESERVE FUND SET-ASIDE IN THE RESTRICTED RESERVE FUND TO ALLOW THAT ADDITIONAL FUNDS MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND INSTITUTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Signed into law Sep 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 8

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS; TO CREATE AN INFLATIONARY RELIEF INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Signed into law Sep 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 6

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO CLARIFY THE SENTENCING FOR A FELONY WITH A FIREARM.

Signed into law Sep 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO PROHIBIT THE GOVERNMENT FROM MANDATING A VACCINATION OR IMMUNIZATION FOR CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) OR ANY SUBVARIANTS OF CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), OR BOTH; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Signed into law Sep 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 4

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO CLARIFY ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LOCKING OF SCHOOL DOORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Signed into law Sep 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 10

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Signed into law Sep 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor