Sen. Alan Clark

Maddy summarySenate Bill 396 would have amended Arkansas law regarding hunting and fishing licenses. It proposed authorizing the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to issue hunting, fishing, or combination licenses to certain non-residents at the same cost as an Arkansas resident license. To qualify for this resident rate, a non-resident would have needed to graduate from a public, private, or home school in Arkansas and be actively pursuing a higher education degree in another state.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 34 expresses the Arkansas Senate's support for the nomination of former Governor Michael Dale "Mike" Huckabee as the United States Ambassador to Israel. It urges President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. Senate, and relevant government agencies to support his swift confirmation.

Maddy summarySB 372 proposed to amend Arkansas law regarding traffic control devices. It would have allowed drivers to cautiously enter an intersection on a steady red light under specific circumstances. Drivers could proceed if there was no other traffic approaching or in the intersection, provided they first came to a complete stop. However, drivers would not be permitted to enter if other vehicles were already in or approaching the intersection from another roadway. If a driver legally entered on a red light, other approaching traffic would then be required to yield to them.

Maddy summarySB 205 aimed to amend Arkansas' Opportunity Public School Choice Act and the Public School Choice Act of 2015, focusing on school choice program rules. However, the bill was withdrawn from committee, amended, and later died in the Senate Education Committee on May 5, 2025, without becoming law. No specific policy changes or affected parties are detailed in the provided context, as the bill did not advance beyond committee consideration. The bill's procedural status - dying in committee - means it did not result in any legislative action or policy change.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 541 amends Arkansas law regarding the nonconsensual towing and storage of vehicles, implements, or machinery. It requires towing and storage companies to release a nonconsensually towed vehicle to its owner or representative, even if the owner has not yet paid the towing or storage fees. However, the bill prohibits owners from selling such a released vehicle without first satisfying the outstanding possessory lien. Violating this prohibition is a Class C misdemeanor and carries a penalty of paying twice the lien amount to the lien holder.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 268 proposed to transfer general revenue funds from the state into the Aging and Adult Services Fund Account. These funds were specifically designated to be used for food services benefiting elderly individuals. The bill aimed to provide additional financial resources for programs that feed the elderly and also included an emergency clause.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 634 creates the Division of Interscholastic Activities within the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. This new division is established to provide oversight and regulation for interscholastic activities, such as sports and clubs, for students in grades 6-12 at public and open-enrollment charter schools, with private schools having the option to participate. Its responsibilities include monitoring compliance with state and federal rules, promoting educational values and sportsmanship, and ensuring consistent interpretation of activity rules. The division will be led by an Assistant Commissioner and is required to submit an annual report to legislative education committees.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 69 modifies the process for recording deeds that convey real property without warranty in Arkansas, primarily affecting property owners and county recorders. It requires that such deeds can only be recorded in the county where the property is located. The bill also mandates county recorders to offer a form that property owners can complete to prevent their property from being conveyed without warranty unless specific conditions are met, such as signing the deed and presenting government-issued photo identification in person at the recorder's office. County recorders may charge a one-time fee for this protective service, with different rates based on factors like age, disability, or property occupancy.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 471 amends the law concerning candidates for nonpartisan judicial elections in Arkansas. The bill expands the conditions under which a candidate can use the title of a nonpartisan judicial office on the ballot. It allows candidates to use such a title if they are currently serving as an appointed judge in a nonpartisan judicial office for at least twelve months. Additionally, it permits candidates who have previously served in a nonpartisan judicial office to use that title. This bill directly affects individuals running for nonpartisan judicial positions by altering how their professional experience can be presented to voters.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 325, as amended, aimed to revise laws concerning parental rights and the Child Maltreatment Central Registry. The bill established procedures allowing the Department of Human Services, an attorney ad litem, or a parent with counsel to file motions to resume services for parents whose parental rights were previously terminated, under specific conditions and waiting periods. It also permitted these parties to petition for the reinstatement of parental rights. Additionally, the bill modified the criteria for inclusion on the Child Maltreatment Central Registry for neglect and created a pathway for removal from the registry if reunification is achieved in neglect cases and other conditions are met.