Sen. Steve Crowell

Primary HB 1278

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO REQUIRE SURVEYORS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE ENTERING ONTO A COMMERCIAL POULTRY FARM.

Maddy summaryHB 1278 requires surveyors to notify the owner and follow all visitor protocols - including biosecurity measures - before entering a commercial poultry farm for surveying purposes. It specifically applies to farms with poultry houses exceeding 5,000 square feet, directly affecting surveyors working near such facilities and poultry farm owners. The bill mandates these steps to protect farm biosecurity without creating new protocols, only requiring surveyors to comply with existing farm rules. This law, now Act 99, aims to prevent potential contamination risks during survey activities.

Signed into law Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1074

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO AMEND THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND; AND TO REQUIRE A HIGHER VOTE THRESHOLD FOR USING MONEYS IN THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN PROPERTY TAX RELIEF.

Maddy summaryHB 1074 modifies Arkansas' Property Tax Relief Trust Fund by requiring a 3/4 vote in both the House and Senate to use fund money for anything other than property tax relief. The bill specifically amends the fund's usage rules to prevent diversion of funds without supermajority legislative approval. This directly affects state legislators who would need to secure a 3/4 vote in each chamber to redirect funds from their intended purpose. The policy change ensures that property tax relief funding remains protected unless explicitly approved by a higher threshold of lawmakers. The bill was enacted as Act 121 on February 18, 2025.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prevents diversion of property tax relief funds without 3/4 legislative approval, protecting dedicated tax relief funding and ensuring fiscal responsibility for the intended purpose.95% confidence

Signed into law Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 146

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "RECREATIONAL PURPOSE" AS USED IN RELATION TO THE LIABILITY OF A PROPERTY OWNER WHO MAKES LAND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.

Maddy summarySB 146 amends Arkansas law to expand the definition of "recreational purpose" for property owner liability. It explicitly adds activities like skateboarding, hoverboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and viewing historical sites to the list of uses covered under existing liability protections. This change directly affects property owners who allow public access for recreation, clarifying which activities qualify for limited liability when accidents occur. The bill does not create new rules but updates the definition to include modern recreational activities previously not specifically listed.

Signed into law Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 3

Passed · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT; AND TO REQUIRE A REPORT CONCERNING THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT AND THE BALANCE OF THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND.

Maddy summaryThis Arkansas bill increases the state homestead property tax credit from $425 to $500 for property owners, with the change taking effect for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2024. To ensure the state can afford this increase, the legislation requires the Chief Fiscal Officer to submit an annual report by January 30 detailing the balance of the Property Tax Relief Trust Fund and calculating how much further the credit could be raised if funds allow. The report must be sent to various state officials and legislative leaders to inform future decisions about property tax relief.

Passed Jun 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

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