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Representative Trey Steimel

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Committees

Recent Meetings

Date Committee Speaking Time
Sept. 11, 2026 Legislative Joint Auditing 117s
March 16, 2026 ALC - Claims Review/Litigation Reports Oversight 71s
April 16, 2025 — 28s
April 15, 2025 Public Transportation (House) 75s
April 14, 2025 — 12s
April 14, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 137s
April 10, 2025 Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development (House) 22s
April 9, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 94s
April 7, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 58s
April 3, 2025 Public Transportation (House) 139s
April 2, 2025 House Management 36s
April 2, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 191s
April 2, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 227s
March 31, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 41s
March 20, 2025 — 135s
March 20, 2025 Public Transportation (House) 81s
March 19, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 281s
March 19, 2025 — 33s
March 19, 2025 Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development (House) 176s
March 19, 2025 House Management 182s
March 18, 2025 Public Transportation (House) 315s
March 13, 2025 — 42s
March 12, 2025 City, County & Local Affairs Committee (House) 76s
March 12, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 92s
March 11, 2025 Public Transportation (House) 290s
March 10, 2025 — 66s
March 6, 2025 — 24s
March 5, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 194s
March 4, 2025 Public Transportation (House) 226s
April 24, 2024 House Management 10s
April 3, 2023 Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs (House) 22s

Recent Transcript Excerpts

House Management — April 2, 2025 (5:30)

Chair, Cesar Quorum, if you would, first off, we're going to hear without objection, Senate Bill 405. Representative Maddox, if you would, please identify yourself and have your

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:22:37)

There is no length. Is this? Senate Bill 237. Apologies. Thank you. Senate Bill 237, and like I said, This has no impact on the captive agency bill we just passed out the other day. And I'll start off by saying briefly that this captive bill is to update our existing laws and bring it more in line with other states so Arkansas can be more competitive for captive companies to domicile in Arkansas. This will likely create more jobs and bring a more competitive business structure to our insurance sector.

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:22:26)

is an Arkansas Insurance Department bill, and this says a captive insurer. This has no effect whatsoever on the bill we just passed out here to create a captive agency for the state of Arkansas.

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (30:26)

we do things. Thank you. Thank you for your question. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (2:58)

Without objection, we're going to hear House Bill 1853. Representative Morphe, we'll go to the end of the table. Identify yourself. May present your bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair, members of the committee.

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (2:19)

here to speak for or against the bill or this bill? Seeing none, Representative Max, you're recognized close for

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (2:31)

to do pass. That's a proper motion. Any discussion on the motion? All in favor say aye.

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:34)

Representative Richardson, you recognize the question. Thank

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:12)

All right, we're going to give members just a second. I think they're still trying to look for Senate Bill 405 on their agenda. So while we're waiting briefly, are there any questions from the committee? Everyone had a chance to look over the bill.

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:41:42)

considering it. Representative Eubanks, you're recognized for your question. thank you

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:32:22)

people you know that will be speaking for and against this i know what you're referring to any other questions from the committee representative mccullum you recognize

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:26:45)

questions from the committee? Representative Leitman, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:25:13)

Any other questions from the committee? Representative Eves, recognize for your question. We've been

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:19:12)

furthest distance. All right. Representative Dolby,

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:15:46)

Thank you. Questions from committee, Jay Richardson, you're recognized for your question. Thank you, Mr.

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:15:27)

Well, first off, right quick, we need those at the end of the table that joined you to recognize themselves and identify themselves

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:11:39)

absolutely if you would please Please go to the end of the table, recognize yourself, and you may

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:11:21)

moving right along we have representative moore presenting house bill 1150 if you would please go to the end of the table recognize yourself and you may present your bill

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:10:50)

you all right thank you representative mayberry mr cook what's the will of the committee i got a motion to pass representative richardson although are any discussion on the motion seeing none all those in favor say aye aye all those opposed say no congratulations representative maybury your bill is passed

Insurance & Commerce (House) — April 2, 2025 (1:08:02)

Seeing none, thank you, Mr. Walsh, for your testimony. Representative Mayberry. You're recognized, closed for

Bills Discussed

Bill Title Mentions
HB1623 TO EXEMPT H-2A VISA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE A VALID INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM THE SKILLS PORTION OF … 9
HB1550 CONCERNING EXPEDITED SECURITY SCREENINGS AT AN AIRPORT. 9
SB261 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON CERTAIN ROADS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING … 8
HB1284 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY A COURT-ORDERED … 7
HB1371 TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER … 7
HB1606 TO ALLOW A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF A UTILITY TASK VEHICLE ON A DESIGNATED PUBLIC STREET OR … 7
SB237 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CAPTIVE INSURERS. 6
HB1525 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY; AND TO ADDRESS AGRICULTURAL IMPACT REMEDIATION AGREEMENTS. 6
HB1845 TO ALLOW THE ELECTRONIC ADMINISTRATION OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE OWNERSHIP OF MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC LIEN, TITLING, AND … 6
SB405 TO AMEND THE ONLINE MARKETPLACE CONSUMER INFORM ACT. 5
HB1009 TO ALLOW PREGNANCY TO BE A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR ENROLLMENT IN CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS. 5
HB1409 TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; AND TO CREATE THE ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ACT. 5
HB1853 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AGENCY RELATIONSHIP AND DUTIES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE LICENSES; AND TO CLARIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OF … 5
HB1569 TO CREATE THE SECURE ROADS AND SAFE TRUCKING ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMMERCIAL DRIVERS; TO CREATE … 5
HB1813 TO ADOPT THE FAIR AND EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION COMPACT. 5
HB1354 TO REGULATE PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; … 5
HB1014 TO REQUIRE COVERAGE OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION UNDER THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM. 5
HB1681 TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. 5
HB1625 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED HOME INSPECTORS. 5
SB229 TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. 5
HB1618 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ELECTION, APPOINTMENT, AND CONTRACTING OF A MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY. 4
SB270 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING PERIODS OF CERTAIN NONPARTISAN SCHOOL BOARD AND MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES. 4
HB1659 TO AMEND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; AND TO CLARIFY THE PRIORITY AMONG SECURITY INTERESTS AND ENTITLEMENT HOLDERS UNDER THE UNIFORM … 4
HB1295 TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE COST-SHARING COLLECTIONS TRANSPARENCY ACT. 4
SB420 TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR WATER DEVELOPMENT STATE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE WATER AUTHORITY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE USES OF … 4
HB1863 TO AMEND THE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT MANAGER ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. 4
HB1272 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROPERTY VACATED BY A MUNICIPALITY; AND TO REQUIRE VESTED ABANDONED PROPERTY BE CONVEYED WITH THE … 4
HB1675 TO AMEND THE INSPECTION FEES UNDER THE ARKANSAS GRADE "A" MILK PROGRAM ACT OF 1981. 4
HB1868 TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO PAY A FAIR AND REASONABLE SERVICE FEE DIRECTLY TO A FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR FIREFIGHTING SERVICES … 4
HB1426 TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT. 3

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