Representative James Eaton
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Committees
- Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House)
- Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC)
- Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House
- House Management
- House Rules
- Insurance & Commerce (House)
- Revenue & Taxation (House)
- State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House)
Recent Meetings
| Date | Committee | Speaking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House | 28s |
| June 17, 2026 | — | 267s |
| April 27, 2026 | House Management | 37s |
| April 27, 2026 | — | 44s |
| April 15, 2026 | House Rules | 36s |
| June 20, 2025 | Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) | 28s |
| May 28, 2025 | Children & Youth Committee - Senate & Aging, Children & Youth, & Legislative Affairs- House | 32s |
| April 14, 2025 | — | 98s |
| April 14, 2025 | Insurance & Commerce (House) | 95s |
| April 10, 2025 | Revenue & Taxation (House) | 19s |
| April 9, 2025 | Insurance & Commerce (House) | 77s |
| April 9, 2025 | — | 221s |
| April 9, 2025 | Insurance & Commerce (House) | 178s |
| April 7, 2025 | — | 66s |
| April 7, 2025 | Revenue & Taxation (House) | 143s |
| April 3, 2025 | Revenue & Taxation (House) | 597s |
| April 2, 2025 | Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House) | 86s |
| March 31, 2025 | State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) | 47s |
| March 13, 2025 | Revenue & Taxation (House) | 66s |
| March 12, 2025 | — | 10s |
| March 12, 2025 | Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House) | 14s |
| March 11, 2025 | Revenue & Taxation (House) | 27s |
| March 6, 2025 | Revenue & Taxation (House) | 79s |
| March 5, 2025 | — | 14s |
Recent Transcript Excerpts
your... That's okay. I've tried a couple times. My mic keeps going off. Question. You did say earlier that the judges use this as a tool, some judges? Some judges, yes. So why would we take away tools from a judge that
That's for people with delays of some type. That was an adult system. Was there any thought of just combining this instead of making another alert? Is that discussion on the
to be phrased as, did you consider that? I don't know that we can have question
Thank you. I do have an auto-down syndrome. I'd certainly appreciate the thought behind this. But we passed earlier this session, HB 1523, which was the purple alert system.
Representative Eaton, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair.
And that is the money that is paid toward hospitals
that is what I mean. The portion that it comes from the soda tax
No, just the soft drink part. part,
is put into the trust fund.
my understanding. This Medicaid trust fund, so it can't cut everything because it's only spent toward hospitals. Is that correct?
Madam Chair. So, Representative Ray, I've been told, as I understand, that the Medicaid trust fund, that's paid to hospitals. Is that the only place that that money is spent? I believe
Thank you, Madam Chair, members. I think when it
came to me with this, I didn't see any issues with it. I know as an employer, I already do that, and I have a very small group, so I think it's a tax saver. And I would actually move that we do pass
I think the bill is pretty
And if we vote yes on this in the future, it will make health care better for everyone in our state. And with
to close for your bill? Yes, Madam Chair. Thank you. This bill opens the door to more affordable health care options without burdening our taxpayers. It encourages innovation, rewards employers who care about their workers, and gives Arkansans more freedom to choose what works for them. This isn't just good policy, it's a boost to our communities and our economy. Health Bill 1698 shows Arkansas is serious about practical people-first solutions.
sense. I guess my concern would be if this program that you're going into, if that's my... I want to make sure that it's an actual going toward an insurance benefit, or a benefit, not an insurance benefit, but a benefit coming back to me as opposed to me just donating to said cause and taking the tax deduction on that side. Yeah. Also, while I have insurance, just double, I'd be concerned about the double abduction there.
You know what I'm saying? You'd be like double insuring yourself, which I guess you could do, but it probably wouldn't make
someone that is paying or participating in health care coverage would want to adopt this in addition to that.
- I understand that. So with that, are you able to take the tax deduction by purchasing insurance and then make an additional deduction by
Bills Discussed
| Bill | Title | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| HB1702 | TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN MANUFACTURING; AND TO PROVIDE A … | 8 |
| HB1698 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR AN EMPLOYEE'S MEMBERSHIP IN A HEALTHCARE SHARING … | 7 |
| HB1828 | TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR INSPIRATION POINT CENTER FOR THE ARTS, INC. | 7 |
| HB1018 | TO CREATE THE STRONG FAMILIES ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS THAT PROVIDE PAID FAMILY AND … | 7 |
| HB1804 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LEVY OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 19 OF 1958; … | 7 |
| HB1750 | TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX ACT OF 1979; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. | 7 |
| HB1699 | TO ADD FIREARM SAFETY DEVICES AND FIREARM STORAGE DEVICES TO THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | 7 |
| HB1738 | TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS. | 7 |
| HB1388 | TO EXEMPT CERTAIN STORAGE SERVICES FROM SALES TAX; AND TO EXEMPT THE SERVICE OF FURNISHING ACCOMMODATIONS BY A TOURIST CAMP … | 6 |
| HB1404 | TO CREATE A TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO A PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER. | 6 |
| HB1904 | TO AMEND THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ARKANSAS TAX PROCEDURE ACT. | 6 |
| HB1932 | TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING THE CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX; TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX ACT OF 1979; AND TO … | 6 |
| HB1469 | TO CREATE THE BROADBAND EXPANSION AND EFFICIENCY ACT; AND TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MACHINERY AND … | 6 |
| HB1190 | TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR TEACHERS. | 6 |
| HB1076 | TO CREATE THE CARING FOR CAREGIVERS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN CARING FOR … | 6 |
| HB1500 | TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS BY REPEALING THE THROWBACK RULE. | 6 |
| HB1501 | TO ADOPT FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW REGARDING DEPRECIATION AND THE EXPENSING OF PROPERTY; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT ALLOWED FOR … | 6 |
| HB1857 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX ON THE SALE OF A NEW OR USED … | 6 |
| HB1203 | TO PROTECT ARKANSAS TAXPAYERS FROM A TAX TO COLLECT TAXES. | 6 |
| HB1538 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE NET OPERATING LOSS INCOME TAX DEDUCTION; AND TO INCREASE THE CARRY-FORWARD PERIOD FOR THE … | 6 |
| HB1438 | TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS SIXTY-FIVE AND OLDER IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TAXPAYER'S PROPERTY TAX … | 6 |
| HB1116 | TO CREATE THE REMOTE AND MOBILE WORK MODERNIZATION AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE INCOME TAX AND WITHHOLDING EXEMPTIONS RELATED … | 6 |
| HB1464 | TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PARTS FOR AND REPAIR OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY. | 6 |
| HB1881 | TO ADD MENSTRUAL DISCHARGE COLLECTION DEVICES TO THE LIST OF ITEMS EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX DURING THE SALES … | 6 |
| HB1540 | TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION RELATED TO MAINTAINING, SUPPORTING, AND CARING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL … | 6 |
| HB1366 | TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED STORM SHELTERS. | 6 |
| HB1021 | TO CREATE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE QUALITY INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN EARLY … | 5 |
| HB1015 | TO AMEND THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX LAWS; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN. | 5 |
| HB1019 | TO CREATE THE AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE ACT OF 2025; TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS WHO ASSIST EMPLOYEES WITH … | 5 |
| HB1485 | TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR SALES TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT VETERANS' FACILITIES. | 5 |