Sen. Dan Sullivan

Maddy summarySenate Bill 184 proposes to reorganize state government by abolishing the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and the State Library Board. The bill transfers all authority, duties, functions, personnel, property, and funds from these two entities to the Arkansas Department of Education. This means the Department of Education would assume full responsibility for state educational television and library services. Existing rules and directives from the abolished entities would remain in effect until amended or repealed by the Department of Education.

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 summarySB 309 amends the Arkansas Health Care Consumer Act to revise the definition of a "psychiatric collaborative care model." The bill updates the specific dates referenced for the evidence-based integrated behavioral health service delivery method. It expands the primary care team within this model to include individuals providing clinical psychiatric pharmacist services. These pharmacists must hold an accredited pharmacy degree, maintain a good standing license, and either utilize a disease state management protocol with a supervising provider or provide independent consulting services. This change broadens the types of healthcare professionals who can participate in collaborative psychiatric care.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 536 proposes to abolish the Arkansas State Library and the State Library Board. All authority, functions, records, contracts, personnel, and unexpended funds of both entities would be transferred to the Department of Education. Existing orders, rules, and standards previously set by the Library and Board will remain in effect until the Department of Education amends or repeals them. The bill also amends and repeals specific sections of the Arkansas Code related to the establishment and functions of these library entities.

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 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 summarySenate Resolution 1 (SR 1) honors St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro for being the first medical facility in Arkansas to open a Maternal Life360 Home. This program supports women with high-risk pregnancies who are enrolled in the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program and traditional Medicaid through home-visit services and by addressing related social needs.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 82 aimed to modify the sales and use tax regulations for used motor vehicles. The bill proposed to increase the sales and use tax exemption for these vehicles, meaning a larger portion of a used vehicle's purchase price would not be subject to tax. It also sought to amend the reduced sales and use tax rate currently applicable to purchases of used motor vehicles. These changes would directly affect individuals and businesses purchasing used motor vehicles.