House Convenes
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Bills discussed (145)
| Bill | Title | Sponsor | Status |
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SB620
Act 1003
· 7 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB620 #1 Irvin Beaty, Jr. TO PROVIDE A SAFETY VALVE AND APPEAL RI…”
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TO PROVIDE A SAFETY VALVE AND APPEAL RIGHT FOR A MINOR DEFENDANT WHO IS ALSO … | Irvin | Notification that SB620 is now Act 1003 |
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HR1097
· 6 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “resolution. Clerk, please read House Resolution 1097. House Resolution 1097”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE GRAVETTE HIGH SCHOOL LIONS WRESTLING TEAM AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A STATE … | Duke | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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SB459
· 6 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB459 #1 G. Leding Hudson TO AMEND THE MINIMUM AGE NECESSARY TO A…”
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TO AMEND THE MINIMUM AGE NECESSARY TO ADJUDICATE A JUVENILE DELINQUENT. | G. Leding | Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB457
Act 1001
· 5 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “Senate Bill 457 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Withou…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RELEASE FROM PAROLE OR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION OF CERTAIN PERSONS … | G. Leding | Notification that SB457 is now Act 1001 |
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HR1072
· 4 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1072 McGruder TO RECOGNIZE KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC., FOR…”
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TO RECOGNIZE KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC., FOR ITS POSITIVE IMPACT UPON ITS COMMUNITIES, THE … | McGruder | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1104
· 3 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “read House resolution 1104. Resolution 1104 by Representative Beatty to honor Larry”
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TO HONOR LARRY WALTHER FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO … | Beaty Jr. | Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1455
Act 500
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “House Bill 1455 Act 500. Asticle 1545 Act 501. House Bill 1571 Act 502. Hig…”
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TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PRIVATE CLUBS TO PURCHASE CERTAIN PRODUCTS DIRECTLY FROM A SMALL BREWERY PERMIT … | Pilkington | Notification that HB1455 is now Act 500 |
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HB1717
Act 952
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…ildren and Youth and Legislative Affairs, to whoms and Fred House Bill 1717, vaguely reporting the same”
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TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN AND TEENS' ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT. | Gramlich | Notification that HB1717 is now Act 952 |
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HR1113
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…Speaker, we your committee on house management to whom the House resolution 1113, House Resolution 11:15, House Resolution 1116. House Resol…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE'S INTERSTATE CRIMINAL PATROL FOR WINNING TOP HONORS … | McGrew | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1116
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…to whom the House resolution 1113, House Resolution 11:15, House Resolution 1116. House Resolution 1117, House Resolution 1118. House Memori…”
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TO RECOGNIZE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES® FOR FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE IN IMPROVING THE HEALTH … | Springer | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1117
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…lution 1113, House Resolution 11:15, House Resolution 1116. House Resolution 1117, House Resolution 1118. House Memorial resolution 1013. Sen…”
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TO RECOGNIZE FORMER REPRESENTATIVE BEN MCGEE FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE … | McGruder | Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HR1118
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…lution 11:15, House Resolution 1116. House Resolution 1117, House Resolution 1118. House Memorial resolution 1013. Senate concurrent resoluti…”
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TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC., FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT … | Barnett | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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SB638
Act 1019
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…aker, your Committee on Reveue In taxation and whos require Senate Bill 638 vaguely reporting the same consideration here for”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX ON THE SALE … | J. Boyd | Notification that SB638 is now Act 1019 |
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SCR7
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…morial resolution 1013. Senate concurrent resolution filed. Senate concurrent resolution 7 and Senate concurrent resolution 8. Vaguely reporting the s…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL COMETS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS … | J. Scott | Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SCR8
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…urrent resolution filed. Senate concurrent resolution 7 and Senate concurrent resolution 8. Vaguely reporting the same consideration here for time for”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL LADY COMETS BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS … | J. Scott | Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1072
Act 876
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1072 #1 C. Cooper TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING E…”
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TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS, … | C. Cooper | Notification that HB1072 is now Act 876 |
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HB1079
Act 860
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1079 #1 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN…”
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TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INHERITED GENE MUTATION FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS; AND … | F. Allen | Notification that HB1079 is now Act 860 |
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HB1097
Act 540
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…High 1090 at 5:37 house 1091, A 538. How spell 1095? A 539. House Bill 1097. 540. House Bill 1102 A 541.”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1097 is now Act 540 |
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HB11
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “House Bill 11:24. Act 542. High 1127 Act 543 Ho M52 Act 544 House 1176 Ac…”
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Pre-2017 bill | ||
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HB1102
Act 541
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…e 1091, A 538. How spell 1095? A 539. House Bill 1097. 540. House Bill 1102 A 541.”
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AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR STATE TURNBACK FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES BY THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1102 is now Act 541 |
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HB1105
Act 1004
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1105 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SECRETARY'S O…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SECRETARY'S OFFICE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1105 is now Act 1004 |
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HB1163
Act 1005
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1163 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING - BOARDS A…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPROPRIATION FOR … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1163 is now Act 1005 |
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HB1202
Act 1006
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1202 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - D…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1202 is now Act 1006 |
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HB1252
Act 965
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1252 #1 L. Johnson TO ESTABLISH THE CERTIFIED COMMUNITY-BASED DO…”
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TO ESTABLISH THE CERTIFIED COMMUNITY-BASED DOULA CERTIFICATION ACT; AND TO CERTIFY BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULAS … | L. Johnson | Notification that HB1252 is now Act 965 |
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HB1255
Act 857
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1255 #1 Wooldridge TO AMEND THE COVERAGE OF A CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE…”
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TO AMEND THE COVERAGE OF A CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM. | Wooldridge | Notification that HB1255 is now Act 857 |
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HB1295
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1295 L. Johnson TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE COST-SHARING COLLECTION…”
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TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE COST-SHARING COLLECTIONS TRANSPARENCY ACT. | L. Johnson | Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1429
Act 854
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1429 #1 M. Shepherd TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY WHILE ENSURING QUA…”
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TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY WHILE ENSURING QUALITY FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES PERFORMING MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES; AND TO AMEND … | M. Shepherd | Notification that HB1429 is now Act 854 |
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HB1444
Act 548
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…House 1176 Act 545, High School 1303 Act 546 1389 at 5:47, House Bill 1444 Act 548. House 1639 Act 549 House 1658 Act 550. House Bill…”
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TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR DATA CENTERS. | Pilkington | Notification that HB1444 is now Act 548 |
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HB1523
Act 951
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…Aging Children and Youth and Legislative Affairs. Tombs of House Bill 1523”
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CONCERNING MISSING PERSONS ALERTS; TO CODIFY THE ARKANSAS AMBER ALERT SYSTEM; TO CODIFY THE ARKANSAS … | Vaught | Notification that HB1523 is now Act 951 |
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HB1525
Act 923
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1525 #1 Steimel TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY; AND T…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY; AND TO ADDRESS AGRICULTURAL IMPACT REMEDIATION AGREEMENTS. | Steimel | Notification that HB1525 is now Act 923 |
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HB1545
Act 501
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “house bill 1545 act 501 house bill 1571 act 502 house bill 1724 act 503 hou…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCHOOL TRANSITIONS ACT OF 2021. | K. Brown | Notification that HB1545 is now Act 501 |
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HB1658
Act 550
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “House Bill 1658, Act 550, House Bill 1759, Act 551, House Bill 1927, Act 55…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO DEFINE "DEPLOYMENT" FOR … | Nazarenko | Notification that HB1658 is now Act 550 |
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HB1679
Act 861
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1679 #1,2 M. Brown TO AMEND THE REVISED ARKANSAS ANATOMICAL GIFT…”
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TO AMEND THE REVISED ARKANSAS ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT; TO ALLOW CERTAIN CLASSES OF PERSONS TO … | M. Brown | Notification that HB1679 is now Act 861 |
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HB1681
Act 812
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1681 #1 Vaught TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILI…”
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TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | Vaught | Notification that HB1681 is now Act 812 |
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HB1734
Act 862
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1734 #1 Childress TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEATH CERTIFICATES…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEATH CERTIFICATES; AND TO CLARIFY THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WHO MAY … | Childress | Notification that HB1734 is now Act 862 |
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HB1735
Act 813
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1735 #1 Eaves TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAG…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT; AND TO REVISE MEMBERSHIP IN THE … | Eaves | Notification that HB1735 is now Act 813 |
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HB1756
Act 803
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1756 #1 Vaught TO ALLOW A PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR PERSON STAN…”
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TO ALLOW A PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR PERSON STANDING IN LOCO PARENTIS TO A STUDENT … | Vaught | Notification that HB1756 is now Act 803 |
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HB1778
Act 832
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1778 #1 Gazaway TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF STALKING TO INCLUDE PLACING A PERSON … | Gazaway | Notification that HB1778 is now Act 832 |
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HB1779
Act 833
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1779 #1 Gazaway TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THEFT OF PROPERTY; A…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THEFT OF PROPERTY; AND ENHANCE THE OFFENSE CLASSIFICATION FOR … | Gazaway | Notification that HB1779 is now Act 833 |
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HB1784
Act 864
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1784 #1 Wardlaw TO MODIFY THE INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCES…”
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TO MODIFY THE INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. | Wardlaw | Notification that HB1784 is now Act 864 |
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HB1827
Act 817
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1827 #1 Wardlaw TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUNTING HERITAGE PROTECTIO…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUNTING HERITAGE PROTECTION ACT. | Wardlaw | Notification that HB1827 is now Act 817 |
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HB1828
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1828 Breaux TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR INSPIRAT…”
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TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR INSPIRATION POINT CENTER FOR THE ARTS, … | Breaux | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1834
Act 816
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1834 #1 Holcomb TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSING A…”
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TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES. | Holcomb | Notification that HB1834 is now Act 816 |
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HB1840
Act 967
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1840 #1 L. Johnson TO AMEND THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED…”
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TO AMEND THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT TO ENSURE THAT SEDATION DENTISTRY IS COVERED … | L. Johnson | Notification that HB1840 is now Act 967 |
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HB1844
Act 822
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1844 #1 Tosh TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING BY MEANS OF A VEHICLE OR … | Tosh | Notification that HB1844 is now Act 822 |
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HB1846
Act 946
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1846 #1 S. Meeks TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS 2036 COMMISSION.”
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TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS 2036 COMMISSION. | S. Meeks | Notification that HB1846 is now Act 946 |
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HB1866
Act 908
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1866 #1 Brooks TO CREATE ELI'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC S…”
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TO CREATE ELI'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL TO INSTALL AN AUDIO RECORDING … | Brooks | Notification that HB1866 is now Act 908 |
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HB1886
Act 823
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1886 #1 Pearce TO DESIGNATE THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER AS THE OFFICI…”
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TO DESIGNATE THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER AS THE OFFICIAL CANINE OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | Pearce | Notification that HB1886 is now Act 823 |
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HB1897
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1897 Painter TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY REFORM A…”
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TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY REFORM AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND … | Painter | Recommended for study in the Interim by the … |
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HB1955
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1955 S. Meeks TO REPEAL THE SHIELDED OUTDOOR LIGHTING ACT.”
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TO REPEAL THE SHIELDED OUTDOOR LIGHTING ACT. | S. Meeks | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1956
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1956 S. Meeks TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTE…”
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TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT. | S. Meeks | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1957
Act 847
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1957 #1 S. Meeks TO AMEND THE UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL AND SEXUALL…”
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TO AMEND THE UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ELECTRONIC MAIL PREVENTION ACT TO INCLUDE UNSOLICITED … | S. Meeks | Notification that HB1957 is now Act 847 |
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HB1958
Act 848
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1958 #1 S. Meeks TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO CREATE A POLICY C…”
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TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO CREATE A POLICY CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZED USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. | S. Meeks | Notification that HB1958 is now Act 848 |
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HB2003
Act 1014
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “Mr. Speaker, on joint budgets to homes the House Bill 2003 vaguely reporting”
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TO AMEND THE REVENUE STABILIZATION LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB2003 is now Act 1014 |
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HR1022
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1022 Brooks TO WELCOME DR. BRENDAN KELLY AS PRESIDENT OF THE ARK…”
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TO WELCOME DR. BRENDAN KELLY AS PRESIDENT OF THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. | Brooks | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1082
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1082 McCullough TO RECOGNIZE THE MOUNT ST. MARY ACADEMY BELLES G…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE MOUNT ST. MARY ACADEMY BELLES GOLF TEAM AS THE CLASS 6A STATE … | McCullough | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1083
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1083 McCullough TO RECOGNIZE THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS R…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ROCKETS GOLF TEAM AS THE CLASS 6A … | McCullough | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR11
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…ttee on house management to whom the House resolution 1113, House Resolution 11:15, House Resolution 1116. House Resolution 1117, House Res…”
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Pre-2017 bill | ||
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HR1109
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1109 Beaty Jr. TO URGE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING A…”
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TO URGE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE UNITED STATES … | Beaty Jr. | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1114
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1114 Beaty Jr. REQUESTING THAT SENATOR DISMANG BE AUTHORIZED TO…”
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REQUESTING THAT SENATOR DISMANG BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF SJR 15 AS A … | Beaty Jr. | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1115
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…n house management to whom's referred house resolution 1113 house resolution 1115 house resolution 1116 house resolution 1117 house resolutio…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES IN THIS STATE AND TO COMMEND THEIR … | Wooldridge | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1119
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1119 Duffield REQUESTING THAT SENATOR KING BE AUTHORIZED TO PURS…”
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REQUESTING THAT SENATOR KING BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF SJR 6 AS A … | Duffield | Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB149
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB149 J. English Brooks TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS UN…”
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TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003. | J. English | Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB168
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB168 Rice K. Brown TO ESTABLISH A STATE EXAMINATION FOR LICENSUR…”
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TO ESTABLISH A STATE EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS. | Rice | Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB183
Act 724
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB183 J. Dotson Brooks TO AMEND THE UNIVERSAL ACT ASSESSMENT PROG…”
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TO AMEND THE UNIVERSAL ACT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ACT; AND TO AMEND THE TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS … | J. Dotson | Notification that SB183 is now Act 724 |
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SB311
Act 772
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB311 C. Penzo McAlindon TO CREATE THE END ORGAN AND GENOMIC HARV…”
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TO CREATE THE END ORGAN AND GENOMIC HARVESTING ACT; TO PROHIBIT COVERAGE OF CERTAIN HUMAN … | C. Penzo | Notification that SB311 is now Act 772 |
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SB313
Act 733
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB313 Irvin K. Moore CONCERNING FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION…”
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CONCERNING FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS AND TREATMENT; AND TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES AND QUALITY … | Irvin | Notification that SB313 is now Act 733 |
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SB325
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB325 A. Clark Brooks TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989; TO AMEND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; TO … | A. Clark | Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB326
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB326 A. Clark Brooks TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989 AND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; TO MODIFY … | A. Clark | Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB342
Act 749
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB342 A. Clark Gonzales TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INJURIES TO C…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INJURIES TO CERTAIN ANIMALS BY DOGS TO AUTHORIZE TREBLE DAMAGES. | A. Clark | Notification that SB342 is now Act 749 |
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SB347
Act 1025
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “Rejection of returning SB347 to the Senate”
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TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR CERTAIN DENTAL SERVICES AND … | C. Penzo | Notification that SB347 is now Act 1025 |
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SB352
Act 721
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB352 Stone Beaty, Jr. TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN PUBLIC ELEMENT…”
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TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS; AND TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN STATE-SUPPORTED … | Stone | Notification that SB352 is now Act 721 |
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SB364
Act 750
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB364 Hester Womack TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS AND PE…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES RELATED TO CONTRACTORS. | Hester | Notification that SB364 is now Act 750 |
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SB369
Act 778
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB369 Irvin Wing TO REPEAL THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT…”
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TO REPEAL THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING GRANTS; AND TO REPEAL THE COMPUTER AND … | Irvin | Notification that SB369 is now Act 778 |
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SB402
Act 725
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB402 C. Penzo Brooks TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AN…”
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TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE COOPERATIVE FROM REQUIRING OR TAKING … | C. Penzo | Notification that SB402 is now Act 725 |
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SB406
Act 752
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB406 A. Clark Warren TO REQUIRE A COUNTY RECORDER TO VERIFY CERT…”
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TO REQUIRE A COUNTY RECORDER TO VERIFY CERTAIN INFORMATION BEFORE RECORDING A DEED TO REAL … | A. Clark | Notification that SB406 is now Act 752 |
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SB420
Act 736
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB420 Hester Beaty, Jr. TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR WATER DEVELOPME…”
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TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR WATER DEVELOPMENT STATE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE WATER AUTHORITY ACT; AND … | Hester | Notification that SB420 is now Act 736 |
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SB425
Act 722
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB425 J. English Brooks TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANS…”
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TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENHANCED TRANSPORTATION; AND TO DECLARE AN … | J. English | Notification that SB425 is now Act 722 |
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SB431
Act 987
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB431 J. Bryant R. Scott Richardson TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKIN…”
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TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; TO ELIMINATE THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR … | J. Bryant | Notification that SB431 is now Act 987 |
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SB435
Act 753
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB435 Irvin L. Johnson TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF AGGRAVAT…”
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TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT UPON A HEALTHCARE WORKER; AND TO DEFINE … | Irvin | Notification that SB435 is now Act 753 |
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SB439
Act 737
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB439 Irvin L. Johnson TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF TH…”
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TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING; AND … | Irvin | Notification that SB439 is now Act 737 |
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SB443
Act 949
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB443 J. Bryant Rose TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF AP…”
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TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF APPRAISERS, ABSTRACTERS, AND HOME INSPECTORS; TO … | J. Bryant | Notification that SB443 is now Act 949 |
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SB445
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB445 K. Hammer Hawk TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS. | K. Hammer | Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB447
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB447 J. Petty Hawk TO REQUIRE PERMITTED COMMON CARRIERS TO SUBMI…”
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TO REQUIRE PERMITTED COMMON CARRIERS TO SUBMIT REPORTS DETAILING SHIPMENTS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INTO THE … | J. Petty | Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB450
Act 915
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB450 B. Davis K. Moore TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO…”
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TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE A HUMAN FETAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION … | B. Davis | Notification that SB450 is now Act 915 |
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SB451
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB451 Hester R. Scott Richardson TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUM…”
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TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL … | Hester | Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB458
Act 988
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB458 G. Leding Clowney TO REQUIRE A COURT TO CONSIDER THE IMPACT…”
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TO REQUIRE A COURT TO CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF FACTORS SUCH AS TRAUMA AND INVOLVEMENT … | G. Leding | Notification that SB458 is now Act 988 |
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SB475
Act 773
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB475 J. Dismang Eaves TO ESTABLISH THE PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINIS…”
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TO ESTABLISH THE PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION ACT; AND TO REGULATE PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS. | J. Dismang | Notification that SB475 is now Act 773 |
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SB478
Act 738
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB478 G. Stubblefield Hall TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DIESEL ENGINE F…”
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TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DIESEL ENGINE FREEDOM ACT OF 2025; AND TO PROHIBIT STATE ENFORCEMENT … | G. Stubblefield | Notification that SB478 is now Act 738 |
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SB480
Act 739
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB480 K. Hammer Wing TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT O…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT OF STATE FUNDS. | K. Hammer | Notification that SB480 is now Act 739 |
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SB481
Act 779
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB481 Gilmore Wardlaw TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF PROP…”
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TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF … | Gilmore | Notification that SB481 is now Act 779 |
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SB484
Act 726
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB484 Irvin McCollum TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS WHEREBY A VACANCY IS…”
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TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS WHEREBY A VACANCY IS FILLED ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF … | Irvin | Notification that SB484 is now Act 726 |
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SB487
Act 754
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB487 Irvin L. Johnson TO AMEND THE LAW ON THE DESTRUCTION OR EXP…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW ON THE DESTRUCTION OR EXPUNGEMENT OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY RECORDS. | Irvin | Notification that SB487 is now Act 754 |
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SB488
Act 755
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB488 Irvin Dalby TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WHEN A JUVENILE IS…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WHEN A JUVENILE IS CONSIDERED TO BE ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT. | Irvin | Notification that SB488 is now Act 755 |
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SB490
Act 972
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB490 Irvin Clowney TO ALLOW A COURT TO WAIVE CERTAIN FEES WHEN A…”
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TO ALLOW A COURT TO WAIVE CERTAIN FEES WHEN A JUVENILE IS ORDERED TO REGISTER … | Irvin | Notification that SB490 is now Act 972 |
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SB500
Act 780
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB500 J. Petty Hall TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LEVEE DISTRICTS;…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LEVEE DISTRICTS; AND TO ALLOW A LEVEE DISTRICT CREATED BY … | J. Petty | Notification that SB500 is now Act 780 |
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SB504
Act 727
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB504 Irvin L. Johnson TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS RURAL PRECEPTORS…”
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TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS RURAL PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM ACT. | Irvin | Notification that SB504 is now Act 727 |
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SB508
Act 756
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB508 Irvin L. Johnson TO AMEND THE FREQUENCY OF PAYMENT OF A STI…”
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TO AMEND THE FREQUENCY OF PAYMENT OF A STIPEND FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC … | Irvin | Notification that SB508 is now Act 756 |
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SB511
Act 757
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB511 B. Johnson M. Shepherd TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF AU…”
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TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE IMPAIRMENT. | B. Johnson | Notification that SB511 is now Act 757 |
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SB512
Act 758
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB512 B. Johnson M. Shepherd TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ROBBERY…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ROBBERY AND AGGRAVATED ROBBERY. | B. Johnson | Notification that SB512 is now Act 758 |
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SB513
Act 759
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB513 B. Johnson M. Shepherd TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF MA…”
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TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF MAIL THEFT; AND TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF … | B. Johnson | Notification that SB513 is now Act 759 |
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SB514
Act 760
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB514 B. JohnsonM.Shepherd TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE UNLAWF…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A SKIMMER; AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES … | B. Johnson | Notification that SB514 is now Act 760 |
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SB516
Act 761
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB516 Gilmore Ray TO ALLOW A PERSON FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE…”
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TO ALLOW A PERSON FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE … | Gilmore | Notification that SB516 is now Act 761 |
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SB519
Act 958
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB519 J. Boyd Wardlaw TO AMEND THE STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR…”
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TO AMEND THE STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR LIFE INSURANCE; AND TO REGULATE THE PAYMENT OF … | J. Boyd | Notification that SB519 is now Act 958 |
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SB520
Act 747
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB520 D. Sullivan A. Brown TO PROHIBIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INC…”
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TO PROHIBIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OFFICES, OFFICERS, POLICIES, OR PRACTICES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT. | D. Sullivan | Notification that SB520 is now Act 747 |
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SB521
Act 748
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB521 B. Davis Unger TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT; AND TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD … | B. Davis | Notification that SB521 is now Act 748 |
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SB527
Act 774
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB527 Irvin L. Johnson TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNI…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME ACT OF 2021; AND TO INCREASE … | Irvin | Notification that SB527 is now Act 774 |
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SB533
Act 934
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB533 Dees Gazaway TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF CONSUMABLE HE…”
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TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS BY THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD; … | Dees | Notification that SB533 is now Act 934 |
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SB535
Act 781
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB535 Hester Evans TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR TH…”
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TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS … | Hester | Notification that SB535 is now Act 781 |
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SB537
Act 763
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB537 Gilmore M. Brown TO CREATE THE EARNING SAFE REENTRY THROUGH…”
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TO CREATE THE EARNING SAFE REENTRY THROUGH WORK ACT; AND TO CREATE A SENTENCE CREDIT … | Gilmore | Notification that SB537 is now Act 763 |
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SB539
Act 723
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB539 Gilmore Gazaway TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN PORTIONS OF T…”
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TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION … | Gilmore | Notification that SB539 is now Act 723 |
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SB544
Act 775
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB544 M. Johnson Gazaway TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT. | M. Johnson | Notification that SB544 is now Act 775 |
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SB546
Act 935
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB546 K. Hammer Perry TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRUST FUND…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRUST FUND CONTRIBUTION FEE FOR WATER PERMITS RELATED TO … | K. Hammer | Notification that SB546 is now Act 935 |
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SB547
Act 728
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB547 D. Sullivan Meeks TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT A HOMESCHO…”
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TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT A HOMESCHOOLED STUDENT LIVE WITHIN A CERTAIN RADIUS OF A … | D. Sullivan | Notification that SB547 is now Act 728 |
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SB551
Act 764
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB551 K. Hammer Eubanks TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CANVASSING FO…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CANVASSING FOR A PETITION FOR A LOCAL OPTION ELECTION. | K. Hammer | Notification that SB551 is now Act 764 |
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SB555
Act 765
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB555 J. Scott Gazaway TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF VIDEO VOYEURISM; TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF … | J. Scott | Notification that SB555 is now Act 765 |
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SB559
Act 729
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB559 J. EnglishK. Brown TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCH…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCHOOL TRANSITIONS ACT OF 2021. | J. English | Notification that SB559 is now Act 729 |
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SB560
Act 740
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB560 J. English Tosh TO DECREASE THE BASE CONTRIBUTION RATE; TO…”
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TO DECREASE THE BASE CONTRIBUTION RATE; TO INCREASE THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT RATE; TO INCREASE FUNDING … | J. English | Notification that SB560 is now Act 740 |
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SB563
Act 741
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB563 Irvin Cavenaugh TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POU…”
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TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR CERTAIN … | Irvin | Notification that SB563 is now Act 741 |
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SB571
Act 1002
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB571 J. Petty Puryear TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL BUIL…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND ZONING REGULATIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT A MUNICIPALITY … | J. Petty | Notification that SB571 is now Act 1002 |
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SB573
Act 783
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB573 J. Petty Jean TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VALUATION UNDER ARKANS…”
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TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VALUATION UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 16, § 5, BY DEFINING … | J. Petty | Notification that SB573 is now Act 783 |
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SB574
Act 742
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB574 J. Petty Puryear TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY THAT OPERATES A…”
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TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY THAT OPERATES A WATERWORKS SYSTEM OR SEWAGE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE SERVICE … | J. Petty | Notification that SB574 is now Act 742 |
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SB575
Act 989
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB575 C. Tucker Dalby TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSTALLMENT FEE…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSTALLMENT FEES COLLECTED IN CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS; TO AMEND … | C. Tucker | Notification that SB575 is now Act 989 |
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SB578
Act 766
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB578 Hester Wooldridge TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING;…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING; AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION … | Hester | Notification that SB578 is now Act 766 |
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SB580
Act 767
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB580 K. Hammer Schulz TO EXTEND FINANCING FOR PURCHASES OF VEHIC…”
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TO EXTEND FINANCING FOR PURCHASES OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR A RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. | K. Hammer | Notification that SB580 is now Act 767 |
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SB584
Act 768
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB584 K. Hammer Hawk TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL INITIATIVE…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS. | K. Hammer | Notification that SB584 is now Act 768 |
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SB590
Act 769
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB590 Gilmore Beaty, Jr. TO CREATE THE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION SYSTE…”
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TO CREATE THE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN … | Gilmore | Notification that SB590 is now Act 769 |
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SB597
Act 770
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB597 B. JohnsonM. Shepherd TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF THR…”
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TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF THREAT OF HARM UPON A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION EMPLOYEE. | B. Johnson | Notification that SB597 is now Act 770 |
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SB598
Act 743
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB598 J. English Cozart TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS RELATED TO THE DIVI…”
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TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS RELATED TO THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE … | J. English | Notification that SB598 is now Act 743 |
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SB599
Act 744
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB599 C. Tucker Hudson TO ELIMINATE INTERLOCUTORY DECREES OF ADOP…”
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TO ELIMINATE INTERLOCUTORY DECREES OF ADOPTION; AND TO AMEND THE REVISED UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT. | C. Tucker | Notification that SB599 is now Act 744 |
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SB600
Act 771
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB600 C. Tucker Gazaway TO REGULATE CONTRACTS; TO MANDATE CONTRAC…”
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TO REGULATE CONTRACTS; TO MANDATE CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS; AND TO CLARIFY PROPER JURISDICTION … | C. Tucker | Notification that SB600 is now Act 771 |
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SB604
Act 730
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB604 B. Davis Brooks TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RE…”
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TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING THE COURSE CHOICE PROGRAM. | B. Davis | Notification that SB604 is now Act 730 |
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SB610
Act 745
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB610 J. Dismang Eaves TO AMEND THE GENERATING ARKANSAS JOBS ACT…”
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TO AMEND THE GENERATING ARKANSAS JOBS ACT OF 2025; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | J. Dismang | Notification that SB610 is now Act 745 |
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SB611
Act 900
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB611 Dees Eubanks TO AMEND THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT.”
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TO AMEND THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT. | Dees | Notification that SB611 is now Act 900 |
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SB618
Act 731
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB618 Irvin McKenzie TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT DUE PROCESS AN…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT DUE PROCESS AND PROTECTION ACT. | Irvin | Notification that SB618 is now Act 731 |
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SB624
Act 732
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB624 B. Davis McCollum TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT; TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE … | B. Davis | Notification that SB624 is now Act 732 |
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SB627
Act 746
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB627 Irvin Wooldridge TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CODE E…”
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TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND … | Irvin | Notification that SB627 is now Act 746 |
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SB632
Act 964
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB632 F. Love T. Shephard TO AMEND THE FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC A…”
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TO AMEND THE FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT; AND TO REQUIRE WARNING LABELS FOR HAIR … | F. Love | Notification that SB632 is now Act 964 |
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SB72
Act 776
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB72 AN ACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS APPROPRI…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB72 is now Act 776 |
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SB90
Act 902
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB90 J. English Brooks TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE AF…”
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TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT PUBLIC COMMENT … | J. English | Notification that SB90 is now Act 902 |
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SB92
Act 777
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB92 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFORMATION AND SHARED SERV…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFORMATION AND SHARED SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB92 is now Act 777 |
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SB93
Act 1010
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB93 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR TH…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB93 is now Act 1010 |
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SCR5
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…n 1117 house resolution 1118 house memorial resolution 1013 Senate concurrent resolution 5 Senate concurrent resolution 7 and Senate concurrent resolu…”
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TO CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE THE PURSUIT OF NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE DESIGNATION BY THE WINTHROP P. … | Irvin | Approved by the Governor. |
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SJR15
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “…ENATOR DISMANG BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF SJR 15 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.”
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A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL … | J. Dismang | Approved by the Governor. |
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SJR6
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “…T SENATOR KING BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF SJR 6 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.”
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A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND … | B. King | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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Representative Brian S. Evans
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7:17
I invite the members, staff, press, and guests in the galleries to stand and be
Chair
Unverified
7:22
led in prayer by a House chaplain, Brother Richard Hamlin, senior pastor of Faith Baptist Church of Cabot, remained standing for the Pledge of allegiance to be led
Speaker 10
7:34
by Representative Lane Jean. Heavenly Father, we begin by Calling out for those in our state who have suffered and continue to suffer from tragedies. We pray for the victims of the shooting in
Conway last night, the law enforcement, uh, divisions who are working even now to bring those who perpetrated this act of violence at this point in time where mindful of your instructions given to the apostle Paul, the church at
Ephesus to let no corrupts. But that which is good to the use of edifying, there has to be a lot of pressure on now. Um, but I would help them then to make a commitment.
Unknown speaker
9:20
Members, please indicate your presence by pushing your yellow present button.
Speaker 22
9:54
Has everyone indicated their presence? Cast at the
Chair
Unverified
10:02
ballot. There are 99 members present, chair of Caesar Qorum. Are there any requests for leave? Representative Fred Allen, you're recognized. Leave for Tara Shepherd leave granted for Representative Tara Shepherd. So ordered. Representative Matthew Shepherd moves that we dispense with the reading of the previous day's journal. With no objection. So ordered. Madam Clark, do you
have reports from select committees. You're recognized to give the reports,
Mr. Speaker, on joint budgets to homes the House Bill 2003 vaguely reporting
the same consideration here for time the same recommendation that do pass, respectfully submitted. Representative Jean, co-chair. Mr. Speaker, we your committee on house management to whom the House resolution 1113, House Resolution 11:15, House Resolution 1116. House Resolution 1117, House Resolution 1118. House Memorial resolution 1013. Senate concurrent resolution filed. Senate concurrent resolution 7 and Senate concurrent resolution 8. Vaguely reporting the same consideration here for time for
the same recommendation that it do pass, respectfully
submitted Representative Volt, Chair. Thank you, Madam Clark. You have reports from standing
committees. You're recognized. Mr. Speaker, we are a Committee on Aging Children and Youth and Legislative Affairs. Tombs of House Bill 1523
vaguely reporting the same consideration here for return with the same recommendation do pass the concurrence and Amendment number 1. Respectfully submit it. Representative Sonia Eubanks Barker, chair. Mr. Speaker, we're Committee on Aging Children and Youth and Legislative Affairs, to whoms and Fred House Bill 1717, vaguely reporting the same
consideration here for some recommendation that it do pass to concurrent Senate Amendment 1, Senate Amendment 2, and Senate Amendment 3, respectfully submitted Representative Sonia Eubank's Marker, chair. Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Reveue In taxation and whos require Senate Bill 638 vaguely reporting the same consideration here for
time with the same recommendation that it do pass respectfully submitted. Representative Kavanaugh, chair. Thank
you, Madam Clerk. Any unfinished business? In executive communications. Please read the letter from the governor.
April 10th, 2025 to the Speaker of
the House. Dear Mr. Speaker, this is to inform you that on April 10th, 2025, I reviewed and approved the following measures from regular session of the 95th General Assembly.
House Bill 1455 Act 500. Asticle 1545 Act 501. House Bill 1571 Act 502. High school 1724 Act 503. House Bill 1733 Act 504. House Bill 1077 Act 506. Ho 1498 A 507 High School 1638 at 508. High school 1669 at 509. He 1300 at 5:10 has 1301 Act 511, High School 1314 Act 5:12.
1321 Act 5:13. High school 1272 A 520. House of 1274 Act 521. That's 1341 Act 522. House Bill 1618 Act 523. High school 1707 Act 524. House Bill 1785 Act 525. House Bill 1741 Act 526 House 1742 at 527. House was 1757 Act 528. House 1772 Act 529. House 1744 Act 5:30. High school 1798 Act 531. High 1090 at 5:37 house 1091, A 538. How spell 1095? A 539. House Bill 1097. 540. House Bill 1102 A 541.
House Bill 11:24. Act 542. High 1127 Act 543 Ho M52 Act 544 House 1176 Act 545, High School 1303 Act 546 1389 at 5:47, House Bill 1444 Act 548. House 1639 Act 549 House 1658 Act 550. House Bill 1759 Act 551. House Bill 1927 Act 552, House Concurrent resolution 1009. Sincerely, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor of Arkansas. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Members, I'd ask you to rise and
Chair
Unverified
13:33
join me for a moment. Uh, first one to introduce to the back of the chamber today. We have with us Captain Brad Land of the Highway Patrol Administration. Before I introduce the other gentleman. If you, uh, ever take a little moment and stroll around the hallways of the Capitol and just look at some old composite pictures. If you go back about 20 years, there's a A young man there, uh, who served in the clerk's office of the House of Representatives.
And he is still serving today in a different capacity. Former House of Representatives staff member, long time now, state trooper, uh, Sergeant Chuck Lewis of the Wellness Unit of Little Rock, Mr. Chuck, we join you in the sadness of the recent loss to your family, uh, but we thank you so much for your many, many years of service to the state of Arkansas and also to the House of
Representatives members, would you make them welcome?
Speaker 41
14:46
Also, at the back of the chamber with us today. Uh, we have with us, uh, Doctor Gina
Chair
Unverified
14:52
Drobbina, a pathologist from Little Rock, Representative Andrew Collins' district, serving along the good doctor today. We have our nurse, Ms. Lee Fazio. Would you please make them welcome? It's always a pleasure to see
Representative Brian S. Evans
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15:10
former members who want to come back, spend a little time with us in the afternoon. Uh, first
Chair
Unverified
15:17
down here under the voting board to my left. We have former House member Ben McGee, guest today of Representative Jesse McGruder. him. Over in
Speaker 42
15:33
the back of the chamber by the doctor and our nurse, uh, recent former member, Representative Danny Watson from Hope. And by the back of the chamber
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
15:47
there by the doors always standing beside our good state troopers, former Representative Mark Berry. Members up in the North
Chair
Unverified
16:01
gallery up over the top of my head today. We have a young lady here with us from the Queen High School, Miss Miley Beer. Uh, she is shadowing today, Representative DAne Vaugh, would you please make her welcome to the house.
Representative Brian S. Evans
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16:21
Over to my left up in the East gallery with us today. We have students and staff of the Union
Speaker 45
16:26
Christian Academy. They are guest here today of Representative Ryan Rose, would you please stand and let us make you
Chair
Unverified
16:40
welcome. And then flipping the sides over to the west side here today, uh, guest. Uh, Representative Paul Childress, we have the Saline County Circuit Clerk, Micah Semple. Micah, if you'll stand along with the clerk's office staff.
Yeah. Also with her staff members, Megan Curtis and Rebecca Malley. Good to have you here. They are joined also by the Washington
County Circuit Clerk, Kyle Sylvester. Thank you for being here
with us today. Members of Representative Ashley Hudson moves that we place
Chair
Unverified
17:22
Senate Bill 457 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Without objection, so ordered. Madam Clerk, please read amendment number 1 to Senate Bill 457. Amendment number 1 to Senate Bill 457. Representative Hudson, you're recognized to explain amendment number one. Thank
you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, members. The amendment just adds me as the house sponsor.
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Representative Hudson has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the
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amendment? For the amendment Representative Hudson is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is a passage of House is the amendment number 1 to Senate Bill 457. All in favor say aye. To nay, the eyes have it. The amendment is adopted. Please send the bill as amended to engrossing. Representative Ashley Hudson moves that we place Senate Bill 459 back on second reading for
the purpose of amendment. Without objection, So ordered. Madam Clerk, please read Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 459. Amendment number 1 is Senate Bill 459. Representative Hudson, you're recognized
to explain Amendment One. Thank you Mr. Speaker, proving that any
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good mistake is worth doing twice. The amendment just adds me as the House sponsor. Representative Hudson has explained the
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amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment Representative Hudson is closed
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for the amendment. The question before the House is the passage of Amendment number 1, the Senate Bill 459. All in favor say aye. nay. Ya have it. The amendment is adopted. Please send the bill as amended to engrossing. Representative Howard Beatty moves that we place Senate Bill 620 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. That objection So ordered Representative Beta, you're recognized to explain amendment number one.
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Amendment number 1 is Senate Bill 620. Representative
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Beta, you're recognized to explain Amendment One. Thank you, Mr.
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Speaker. Basically, the amendment will add me as the coast, the house sponsor on the bill and make some minor changes to build up that, I'd appreciate a good motion. Our good. Representative
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passage of amendment number 1 to Senate Bill 620. All in favor say aye.
pose nay, you have it. The amendment is adopted. Please send the bill as amended to engrossing. Madam Clerk, please
read House resolution 1104. Resolution 1104 by Representative Beatty to honor Larry
Walter for his exceptional service to the state of Arkansas and to the United States of America. Representative Beta, you're recognized to explain the resolution.
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Mr. Speaker, members, on, on the resolution, I'd, I'd filed that resolution from my good friend Larry Walther, someone that I have much respect for that, uh, has been, uh, a good mentor to many of us in the chamber. And, and the, the reason that it's been on the calendar and continues to be on the calendar is, if, if we had spoken to Larry, Then there's no way that he would have, he would have objected to having a resolution filed, and, um, so we filed it and it just so happened that Larry took advice that I gave him a while back, uh, and said,
Go enjoy life and have a vacation. So Larry is fine. I've had so many members ask if there was a problem with Larry and, and while Larry hasn't been here, but he's enjoying vacation right now, so I'm gonna respectfully ask and plan to just pull this resolution down, wait till fiscal session and run it at that
time when Larry can be present, and we can share our appreciation for Larry Walters. So
thank you, members. Madam Clerk, please read House
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resolution. Clerk, please read House Resolution 1097. House Resolution 1097
by Representative Duke to recognize the Gravit High School Lion wrestling team as a 2025 class for a state champions. Representative Duke, you're recognized to explain
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your resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and if I
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could, I'd like to have the gravit group, if you all would stand up, please.
Members that, you know, I don't have a whole lot of people make the trip down from Northwest Arkansas, so I'm always excited when they do, um, as a proud representative Gravitt, I'm sporting my black and orange today and also District 12. It is my privilege to honor a team that embodies the very best of our community. The grab a high school wrestling team. Didn't just win their 2nd straight class 4A state championship. They showed us what hard work and sacrifice and unity look like. This season they fought through adversity to claim victory with 174 points and 20 pins, finishing as the
high point team across all classes. Behind every point was a story. Like senior Logan Miller, who battled a knee injury to secure his 4th individual state title. He became the 13th Arkansan in history to achieve this. Logan's 135 career wins including a 38 this season aren't just numbers. They're proof of what hard work and determination can do. But this wasn't a one-man victory when Grabbit trailed in the finals, Junior Porter Bird stepped up with a clutch 6-4
decision to seal the win. Jackson Moretto's pen ignited the crowd and 11 Allstate wrestlers from Kelton McDougal's runner-up finish to Eli Key's 3rd-place search proved that every role matters. Coaches Alex Herline, Chris Weller, and Greg Miller have built a program where discipline meets heart. As Coach Caroline said, it's not just about accolades, it's about becoming better men women. I've seen how these young athletes inspire our community. Their victories ripple through
classrooms, local businesses, and the dreams of younger students who now see what's possible. My hope is that this resolution will remind us that Arkansas's strength lies in towns like rabbit, where challenges are met with resilience and we're champions like Logan Miller remind us that greatness is earned, not given. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, will you ask the clerk to read the resolution and title only. Madam Clark, please read the resolution by title.
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To recognize the gravit High School Lions wrestling
team as a 2025 Class for a state champions.
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Representative Duke has explained the resolution. Would anyone like to speak against the resolution? For the resolution. Representative Duke is closed for the resolution. The question before the House is
the passage of House Resolution 1097. All those in favor say aye. Po nay, the ayes have it. Congratulations, Representative Duke, the resolution is adopted.
Madam Clerk, please read House resolution 1072 072 by Representative
McGruder to recognize Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated for its positive impacts upon its communities, the state of Arkansas, the nation, and the world.
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Representative McGruder, you're recognized to explain your resolution.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Greetings fellow colleagues in the house, uh, I'm here today to do a very simple task, honoring the one of
the members of the Divine 911 organization speaks about being first, uh, but we are the two cool brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, and we have uh been doing community service for years since 1911, we've been out in the communities, but, uh, we are honored to be here in the House of Representatives doing all that we can to make sure we uplift our communities, and we are also blessed to have. one of the members of the house, which is myself that serves in the house. I'm the only member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated in the House and the Senate. But I also brought a
few guests with me today. They're standing here behind me, uh, most importantly, the gentleman in the middle is my son Julius MacGruder, who just joined the greatest fraternity in the land. So I ask that you welcome the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity Incorporated to the Capitol today. Madam Clark, please read the resolution by title.
To recognize Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated for its positive impact upon communities. The state of Arkansas, the nation,
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and the world. Representative McGruder has explained the resolution.
Would anyone like to speak against
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the resolution. For the resolution. Representative MacGruder is closed for the resolution. Question before the house is the passage of House
resolution 1072. All those in favor say aye. Po, Posne, the ayes have it. Congratulations, Representative McGruder. The resolution is
adopted. Representative McGrudy, you're recognized for a point of personal privilege.
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Today I am honored to have the first person to serve in my position in District 35. Here is my guest. He is the first in among several things. He's the first African American to ever be elected to the school board in Critney County. He is the first African American to be elected since Reconstruction in
District 35, and I'm so honored because I know I stand on the shoulder of a giant and representing Ben McGee. So I ask you all to stand and welcome him to the House of Representatives today. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Madam Clerk, please read House Memorial resolution 1010. Memorial resolution 1010 by Representative guys away to
remember attorney Roger Colbert for his contributions to the city of Perigal in Greene County, the Green clay Bar Association and the Arkansas Bar Association in the state of Arkansas. Representative Gazaway, you're recognized to explain your resolution.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and with your permission, I would ask
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that Representative Wooldridge and Representative Stein will join me in the well. With Representative Waterridge and Stein will please join in the well.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, it's an honor today to stand in the well to remember. A constituent Former law partner and friend. Mr. Roger Colbert for his contributions to the city of Perrigould and Greene County. The Green and Clay County Bar Association, the Arkansas Bar Association. And the state of Arkansas. So many times in this chamber we recognize our Kansans who have gone on and done things nationally and obtained some
world-renowned fame, but we too often fail, I believe, to recognize those members of our community who are serving locally, who are the presidents of our chamber of commerce who volunteer for our local organizations who work to develop our economic activity in our local communities. So many times we fail to recognize those individuals who are truly making Arkansas a great place to live, work and raise a family, and that's exactly the kind of person that Mr. Roger Colbert was.
Roger was born in Missouri but came to Arkansas in the late 1970s to attend Arkansas State University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. And then went on to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to earn his jurist doctor. After law school, Roger came to Perigoldul where he used his formidable legal skills in the areas of real estate, corporations, financial institutions in the states to represent individuals and also In service to his community outside of his legal practice,
Roger was dedicated his time to the development of Greene County through several nonprofit organizations such as the Greene County Foundation, Community fund. The Perigold Regional Chamber of Commerce, where he served as chairman of the board in 2008. Roger took immense pride in being named the Perigold Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year in 2003 and the Greene County Volunteer Attorney of the Year in 2011. Roger also served as president of the Green Clay County Bar Association and was a member of the House of Delegates of the
Arkansas Bar Association. One thing I can say about Roger, if you ever met him, he
had a certain air about him of sophistication and professionalism that was, that was undeniable. Also, Roger was a lifelong fan of the Saint Louis Cardinals and rarely missed an opportunity to
support his Arkansas State Red Wolves in both basketball and football, and he also loved the University of Missouri Tigers, but we're not
gonna talk about that too much. I will say, I remember Roger and I kept
similar hours at the office and so after hours, I would be in the office and Roger had a
little TV set up in his office and he would always have the cardinals on. And was just someone who loved to love sports and loved to talk all things cardinals and all things
red bullets. Roger is survived by his cherished daughters Grayson and Bailey, who are here today. His mother shall be sibling Scott, Gina, and Lisa, the mother of his daughters, Kelly, and several nephews. Roger will be remembered and honored for his deep commitment to family, his passion for the law, his love of sports, creating a life well lived.
And harboring a spirit that will continue to resonate in the lives he touched, including mine. And
so I have, uh, members of members of Roger's family are here today. Grayson, Colbert Bigger, they're in the north gallery, if you would stand, Grayson Culbert Bigger, who's the executive director of the Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority, which works for economic development in Northeast Arkansas. Her husband Alex, who is the district judge in Randolph County, Daughter Bailey and her husband Walter Mahome, who heads
the cybercrimes unit at the Attorney General's office. They are individuals who have followed in Rogers. Spirit of service and we're honored to have them with us here today. And with that, Mr. Speaker, I would ask that you
ask the clerk to read the resolution by Tyler Lindley. Thank you. Madam Clerk,
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please read the resolution by title. Roger Coller for
his contributions to the city of Pergould in Greene County,
the Green Clay Bar Association, the Arkansas Bar Association, and the state of Arkansas. Representative Gazaway has explained the resolution. Would
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anyone like wish to speak against the resolution. For the resolution. Representative Gassway, you want to close with the resolution. Representative Gazaway is closed for the resolution. The question before the House is
the passage of House Memorial resolution 1010. All those in favor say aye. na, the eyes have it. Congratulations, Representative Gazaway. The resolution is adopted.
Madam Clerk, please read House resolution 1022. Resolution 1022
by Representative Brooks to welcome Doctor Brennan Kelly as president of the Arkansas State University System the
resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, uh, sadly,
last year, District 78, which I serve, we lost a very valuable constituent, Doctor Chuck Welch. Now
he didn't die, but he moved to DC, uh, and so that's pretty much the same as him passing, uh, because he left the, uh, the
serenity of West Little Rock and beautiful. Central Arkansas for Washington DC and so he, uh, he has to own our, our anger at him for that. But thankfully, we were replaced, uh, we replaced Dr. Welch with someone even better. And that would be Doctor Brendan Kelly. So I hope that you would join me, Doctor Kelly and his wife, Teresa are up in the gallery along with his assistant, uh, Doctor Brendan Kelly comes to us, uh, to take over a sys a university system that has over 35,000 students, and we know that it is an outstanding reflection on the state of Arkansas. He was a past
president of the University of West Georgia. as well as interim president for the University of South Carolina and the American Association of Psychologists. He serves on the board. And so I would hope that all of you would join me in welcoming Doctor Kelly, his wife Teresa, as well as his assistant Megan, who are up in the gallery. Mr. Speaker, please have
the clerk read the resolution and title only. Madam Clerk, please read the
resolution by title. Dr. Brennan Kelly as president of the Arkansas State University
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System. Representative Brooks has explained the resolution. Would anyone like to speak against the resolution. For the resolution Representative Brooks is closed for the resolution. Question before the house
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is the passage of House resolution. 10:22. All those in favor say aye. Posne, the ayes have it. Congratulations, Representative Brooks, your resolution is adopted.
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Madam Clerk, please read House resolution 1109. Representative
Beatty to urge the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the United States Interagency
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Council on Homelessness to take certain actions, you're recognized
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to explain your resolution. Thank you, Mr.
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Speaker. Members, House Resolution 1109 basically urges the United States, uh, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the United States Interagency Council on homelessness to take certain
actions to address homelessness and housing insecurity. The resolution highlights various concerns, such as limitations imposed by federal mandates on states and local governments in adopting community, uh, specific solutions, administrative burdens associated with the data. collection and reporting requirements. The one size fits approach does not meet Arkansas standards. Upon adoption of the resolution, copies will be provided to the relevant authorities to seek their
support for these changes that are aimed at strengthening housing programs and better serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Arkansas. And with that, Mr. Speaker, would the clerk read the title, uh, the resolution and title only. Madam clerk, please read
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the resolution by title the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development in the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness to take certain actions. Representative Beatty has explained the
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resolution. Would anyone like to speak against the resolution? For the resolution
Representative Beatty is closed for the resolution. Question before
the house is the passage of House Resolution 1109. All those in favor say aye. Pona. The eyes have it. Congratulations,
Representative Beatty. The resolution is adopted. Representative Hudson, for what purpose? Point of personal privilege. You're recognized.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. You know how at church on Mother's Day, you try to figure out who came the farthest in order to participate. I think I've got a winner today. I'd like you to direct your attention up here into the gallery. We have some visitors from down under today. Please welcome Cameron and Jack Leg, who came all the way from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia to join us today.
Madam Clerk, please read House resolution 1083. House resolution 1093 by
Representative McCullough to recognize the Catholic high school for boys, rockets golf team as the Class 6A state champions. Representative McCulloch,
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you're recognized to explain your resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Um, if I could have the Catholic high boys team, administrators and coaches, please stand. The Catholic High School for
Boys Rockets golf team won this Class 6A state championship held October 8th through 9th, 2024 at the Springdale Country Club in Springdale, Arkansas. The win is the 2nd state championship for the Rockets in the past 4 years. They also won the ClassicA Central Conference tournament, their last 5 tournaments of the season. Rocket team members competing at the state championship where Jack Denery, Reese Johnson, Jackson Wolf, Adam Squires, Davis Crow, and Kate. Keith.
Uh, senior Jackson Wolf achieved individual state medalist status for lowest score in the state championship. Team member Jack Denery finished at 141 in the state championship and Adam Squires finished at 151. Team members Jackson Wolf, Jack Denery, and Reese Johnson earned Allstate honors and most importantly, Rockets team members have a collective GPA of 3.718. The Rockets are led by coach, coaches Steve Squires, Jeremy Wolf, and John Siri.
Team, uh, Tim Eza, the athletic director for the Rockets and Steve Straley is head of school. Matt Dempsey is principal for the Rockets. And I know if, um, today, this is really timely to me because if anybody watched the Masters tournament yesterday. What a completely incredible finish. So we do know how exciting golf can be. Um, Steve Squire said of the team's win, it was a true team effort. I don't know that we necessarily ran away with it until the last few holes. That's how it happens. Sometimes. I was just proud of
our team. Everybody contributed. Madam Clerk, please read the resolution by title only.
resolution by title the Catholic high school boys Rockets golf team as the
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Class 6A state champions. Members of Representative McCullough has explained the resolution. Does anyone wish to speak against the resolution? For the resolution. Representative McCullough is closed for the resolution. Question before the house is the passage of House resolution 1083. All those in favor say aye.
nay, the ayes have it. Congratulations, Representative McCullough, resolution is adopted. Madam Clerk, please read
House resolution of 1082. House Resolution 1082 by Representative McCullo to recognize
the Mount Saint Mary Academy Bells golf team as the Class 6A state champions. Representative McCulloch, you're recognized to explain your resolution.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Mount Saint Mary Academy Bells golf team won the Class 6A Girls' state championship held on October 1st through the 2nd, 2024 at Conway Country Club. This was the 2nd back to back state golf championship win in Mount Saint Mary Academy history. The Bells beat runners up, the Rogers High School, Lady Mounties by 20 strokes. Bell's team members were Bella, Kate Craig Lowe, Maria Easeye, Chloe
Friel, Amelia Green, Annabella Gutirez, Lily York, and team manager Maddy Hernandez. Team members Lily York and Chloe Freville were named Most Valuable players and all conference players as they came in 2nd and 3rd respectively in the state championship, helping to clinch a team score low enough to win the championship. Team member Annabella Guterres tied for 9th individually in the state championship. Team members Lily York and Corey Friville went on to play at the overalls at Pleasant Valley Country Club
in Little Rock on the 17th in Little York tied for 2nd, and Chloe Freville came in 4th. The bells were led by coach, head coach Laura Freville, and the Bells Athletic directors, Lane West, assistant AD is Lauren Lawrence, the Bells Athletic trainer is Jeff Stotts. And the bell's administrators or head of school, Sarah Jones, an assistant head of school, Robin Johnson, could I please get you guys to also stand up. Madam Clerk, please read the
resolution by title only. Madam Clerk, please
read the title of the resolution. Mount Saint Mary Academy bells golf team as the
Class 6A state champions. Representative McCullough has explained the resolution. Does anyone wish to speak against the resolution
for the resolution, Representative McCullough is closed for the resolution. The question before the House is the passage of House Resolution 1082. All in favor say aye.
Any of those now. The ayes have it. Congratulations, Representative McCullough. The resolution is adopted.
Speaker Evans, you are recognized. Members,
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I, uh, I choose to pause the calendar at this point today to provide some clarity. there's been a couple of questions on why the decision was made to place House resolution 1114 and House Resolution 1119 directly on the
red calendar as you have before you today. And let me be very clear. And as a point of being on record that I am not standing here to speak on behalf of or against the
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value of either of these two very important resolutions. Members This is
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the Constitution of the state of Arkansas. And I hold that Constitution at a very high priority.
The decisions that are made about adding to or amending that Constitution. I believe that there is precedents. And without any
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disagreement, I believe that you all would say that the Constitution of the state of Arkansas is of high value to this body. The
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decision to refer something to the voters of our state to change the constitution. Needs to be first determined by this body as a whole.
does not need to be determined by 7 members of a select committee. It does not need to be determined by 20 members of a standing. 67 members or more of this
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body needs to be in unison. To take this to the
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next step. If that happens, As we prepare on the next two steps of this
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calendar to vote on these two resolutions, then we will honor the full committee process.
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And the resolutions we'll make the next step of
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that journey. However My interpretation. And based upon the validation of the parliamentarian. In a joint rule 19C. States that a proposed constitutional amendment must Have been approved. By an affirmative vote of 2/3 of the members elected to each house. And that it can't be considered or voted upon by the General
Assembly without that prior authorization. Therefore, Because of
the direct adoption. Of that joint rule by our body in the Senate, I placed these two
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items direct on the red calendar. Amendments
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being referred. To the public, to the Constitution of the state of Arkansas to this full body. I would appreciate a good vote when it comes to the resolution.
Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 11:14. House resolution
1114 by Representative Beatty requesting that Senator dismaying be authorized to pursue the
consideration of SJR 15 and as a third proposed constitutional amendment. Representative Betty, you
are recognized to explain the resolution. Thank you,
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Mr. Speaker. Members, I'm presenting House resolution 1114. And basically, this is just what, what, what was
announced as a request, uh, that we authorize Senator Dismay to pursue consideration of his bill, SJR 15 as the third proposed constitutional amendment. Um, that SJR 15 would, would affect economic development in all communities in Arkansas and, and clear up the constitutional ambiguities. Uh, that currently, uh, do not allow us to offer incentives or, or anything for retail or direct that are incentives that aren't directly related to
manufacturing. This has the potential as a game changer for this state and put us on equal playing field with our neighboring states. Members, it's very important and all I can do is ask for you to support this resolution, and let's see if the Senate can advance this cause and, and
then get it before this body. Thank you. Representative
Beatty has explained the resolution. Would anyone wish to speak against the resolution?
the resolution. Representative Beatty is closed for the resolution. The
question before the House is the passage of House Resolution 1114. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted? As everyone voted.
Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. By a vote of 70 years, 21 nays, and 2 present.
The resolution is adopted. Madam Clerk, please read House
Resolution 1119. Resolution 1119 by Representative Duffield requesting
that Senator King be authorized to pursue
the consideration of SJR 6 as the third proposed constitutional amendment. Representative Duffield, you are recognized to
explain the resolution. Colleagues, I present to you
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today, SJR 6. For discussion. It's a constitutional amendment to provide that certain proceeds from the sale of medical marijuana and casino gaming shall be used for crime reduction and prevention programs and assistance for post-release supervision services. This resolution would divert from funds from marijuana and casinos to hire extra public safety officers to reduce crime, and it can also be used to increase county deputy pay. Our horrible crime rankings
deserve the people the opportunity to vote on this measure, and I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Richmond, for
what purpose? Representative Duffield has explained the resolution. Would anyone like to speak against the resolution? Representative Pilkington, you're recognized to speak against the resolution. I'm not necessarily, thank you Mr. Speaker. I'm not only speaking
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against it. I just had some questions. Where is the money that is going to this? Where is it currently going to
right now. So what, who are, who are we taking from to give this money this way. I just, I want some clarification on that. I don't know where that is, so just appreciate that my question
be answered. Thanks. I haven't left the world. Representative Hawk, for what purpose?
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Question, you're recognized Representative Pilkington, didn't we, uh, earlier in the session. Send some of the medical marijuana money to School breakfast? Yes, yes,
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we did. Just wanna make sure. Thank you. Thank you. Representative Pilkington has
spoken against the resolution on anyone like to speak for the resolution against the resolution for the resolution Representative Richmond, you are recognized to speak for the resolution. OK, I'm
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not speaking for this resolution. However, I do have a question that I'd like answered as well. Several years ago, we worked real hard to get Money from the casinos over into transportation to help with what was an incredibly severe
problem. My concern is, are we going to start bleeding money over into this and lose it out of transportation. So I'd like some type of, uh, information concerning that particular concern I have. Thank you. Representative Richmond has spoken
in favor of the resolution. Would anyone like to speak against the resolution. Representative Ray, you are recognized to speak against the resolution. Colleagues, I just
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want to point out, you know, there were 20 constitutional amendments filed
on the House side, um, this particular one was not filed on the House side. Our committee spent An enormous amount of time in this session vetting these constitutional amendments asking questions about all of them listening to the presentations. It, it just seems to me like if this was one we were going to seriously consider. It should have been filed on our side for us to at least have a hearing on it and, and include it in our rankings, uh, but that wasn't done. So, um, for those reasons and others that I'm
not going to go into, I would encourage a no
vote. Representative Ray has spoken against the resolution. Would anyone like to speak for the resolution. Against the resolution. Representative Duffield, would you
like to close for your resolution? You recognized. Thank you, colleagues, I appreciate the questions
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and the discussion. What this would do is it would allow the people to decide where they want these funds to go to. And I think it's
important that we as a body always give the people the power to choose what it is they want to do. And remember, this is simply a resolution. It gets it in the Senate for a discussion so we can decide what we want to discuss when it comes to potentially changing our constitution.
Representative Duffield is closed for the resolution. The question before the House is the adoption of House resolution 1119. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
As everyone voted As everyone voted Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 18 years, 61 nays, and 12 present, the resolution has failed. The morning hour has ended. Members, we're going to go now
to the yellow budget calendar. Representative Jean.
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Thank you Mr. Speaker. Colleas, we got 3 house bills that Without objection, I'm on a budget house bunt batch House Bill 1105, House Bill 1163, and House Bill 1202. This is the Department of Human Services. This is the operation budget. Uh, it has, uh, very little GR but there's no increase. Uh, the Department of Labor has no general revenue in it. And,
uh, the, uh, department. Of uh DFNA, the distributing officer, uh, has very little but no change in the GR. Any questions? See no, your one vote is for the bills and the emergency clause, Mr. Speaker, the clerk read the bill a 3rd time. Madam clerk, read the bills for the 3rd time. 11:05. House Bill 1163. House Bill 1202.
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the machine, madam clerk. members, your one vote is for the bill in the emergency clause
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of each bill in the batch. So everyone voted. Everyone voted. Cast up the
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ballot The vote of 96 ye, zero nay, and 2 present. You have patched each bill and the emergency clause of each bill in the
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batch, Representative Jean. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, Members are still
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working with the Department of Education, so we'll pass over Senate Bill 93,
put it on tomorrow's calendar, uh, Senate Bill 72. The Office of the courts. And Senate Bill 92. Transformation and shared services, uh, only increases they had were in the pay plan that we passed here earlier. Any questions? Your one vote
is for the bill, the mercy clause representative Ewbanks, for what
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purpose? Question. You're recognized, uh, Representative Jean, can we pull
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out the SB 92 for a separate boat. We sure can. Everybody heard that? We're gonna take up just Senate Bill 72. This would be the officers of the courts appropriation. Any questions on that? Your one vote is for the bill, the emergency clause. Mr. Speaker, the clerk read the bill a 3rd
time. Madam Clerk, read the bill for the 3rd time. 72.
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Representative Jean has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
Representative Jean is closed for the bill. Question before
the house is the passage of Senate Bill 72. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Members, your
one vote is for the bill in the emergency clause. It's everyone
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voted. Everyone voted, cast up the ballot. The vote of
99 yeah, 0 nay, and 0 present. You've passed the bill in the emergency clause, Representative Jean.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 92, Department of Transformation Shared Services. Any questions? See none, your one vote is for
the bill, the emergency clause, Mr. Speaker, the read the clerk bill 3rd time. Madam Clerk, read the bill
for the 3rd time. 92. Representative Jean has explained the bill. Would anyone like
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for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of
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Senate Bill 92. Prepare the machine, Madam Clark. Members, your
one vote is for the bill in the emergency clause. So everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast
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up the ballot. The vote of 95 e, 2 nays, 2 present. You passed the bill and the emergency clause. Members of Representative Jimmy Gazaway
recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1778. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number one. Amendment number 1,
the House Bill 1778. Representative Gazaway, you're
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recognized to explain the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Simply
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add Senator Gilmore as a sponsor. Appreciate a good vote. Representative Gazaway has
explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment.
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For the amendment, Representative Gazaway is closed for the amendment. Question before the house is concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1778. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted As everyone
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voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 93, 2 nay, and zero present. You've concurred in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1778.
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Representative Gazaway recommends we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1779. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1779. Representative Gazaway,
you're recognized. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Obviously, I send
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too many bills to the Senate without a Senate sponsor. So this bill simply adds, Senator Gilmore as the Senate sponsor. Appreciate a good boat. Representative Gazaway has explained the amendment. Would
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anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment
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Representative Gazaway is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1779, prepare the machine, Madam Clark. So everyone voted. Everyone
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vote of 88 ya, 89 yay, 4 nay, and 0 present. You've concurred in Senate Amendment
number one to House Bill 1779. Representative Dwight Tosh recommends we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1844, Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Amendment number 1, the House Bill
1844. Thank you Mr. Speaker, colleagues, this
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bill simply add Senator Dave Wallace as the Senate sponsor on this bill. Thank you very much. Representative Tosh has explained the amendment.
Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment.
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Representative Tosh is closed for the amendment. Question before the house is concurrence with Senate Amendment number one, the House Bill 1844, prepare the machine, madam
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clerk. So everyone voted. everyone voted, cast
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up the ballot. Vote of 95, 0 nay, and 0 present. You've concurred in Senate Amendment number one, the House Bill 1844. Representative Mike Houm
recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1834. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Amendment number 1 to House
Bill 1834. Description of hokum, you're recognized. Thank
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you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this, uh, actually this is just strike section 2 of the bill, which means that the, uh, motor vehicle commission cannot ask for an increase in handling fee. Makes it really easy to vote for. I appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Hoakum has
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explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment, Representative Hokcomb is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1834, prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted. So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The boat of 95, 1 nay, and 0
present. You've concurred in Senate Amendment number 1, the House Bill 1834. Representative Keith Brooks recommends we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1866. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Amendment, the House Bill 1866 Brooks, you're recognized. Thank
you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, let's just add Senator
Dotson as Senate sponsor. Appreciate a good vote. Representative Brooks has explained the amendment.
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Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment
Representative Brooks is closed for the amendment question before the House his concurrence with
Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1866, Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Everyone voted As everyone voted. Cast up the
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ballot The vote of 71, 21 nay, and one present. You have concurred in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1866.
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Representative Vault recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1681, Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number one. Amendment number 1, the House
Bill 1681. Representative Boci recognized to explain Amendment
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One. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When we got
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down to the Senate, we decided to move it to 3 years, 25 million for each one of those 3 years instead of the 50 million that we were talking about here on our 4 for the
water, sewer infrastructure for the state of Arkansas. With
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that, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative
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Vau has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment. For the amendment
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Representative Vau is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill
1681, prepare the machine, Madam clerk. Members, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause in the amendment.
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Everyone voted As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. With a vote of 96 ya, zero nay, and 1 present.
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You've concurred with Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1681 and the emergency clause. Representative Trey Steel recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1525. Madam Clark, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Amendment, the House Bill 1525.
Representative Steiner, you're recognized to explain the amendment.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill here, or this amendment, what it does is it just strengthens, uh, the contractual agreement between the landowner and the renewable companies. So just adds a couple of words in there, no big deal. That I don't take any questions. Representative Steinwell has explained the
amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the
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amendment? For the amendment Representative Steinel is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is concurrence
with Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1525. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted As everyone voted.
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Cast up the ballot. The vote of 91 ye, zero nay, and
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4 present, you've concurred in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1525. Representative Cameron Cooper recommends we concur in Senate amendment number 1 to House Bill
1072. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Senate Amendment number
1, the House Bill 1525. Representative Cooper, you're recognized. Colleagues,
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this is the bill on the property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. You remember a few weeks ago I promised here, gave my word on the floor that we would work on a Senate amendment to address the concerns of the tax collectors. I kept my word, Senator Johnson and I met with the tax collectors, addressed their concerns, included those in this amendment, and there's no longer opposition to this bill. I'd appreciate a good vote.
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Representative Cooper has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak
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against the amendment? For the amendment. Representative Cooper is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1072, prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted. As everyone voted, Cat up the ballot.
The vote of 99 ya, zero nay, and 0 present. You've concurred in Senate Amendment number one, the House Bill 1072. Representative Fred Allen recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1079. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Senate Amendment number 1 to
House Bill 1079. Allen, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
Speaker, colleagues, uh, when the bill went down to the Senate, one of the things that we agreed upon is that we would take higher
education out bill. I kept my word, uh, Senator Wallace kept his word, that's simply what the bill does. Appreciate a good vote. Representative Allen
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has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment Representative
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Allen is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is concurrence with Senate amendment number 1 to House Bill 1079. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
Has everyone voted? As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 88 ya, 2 nays, and 8 present. You have concurred in
Senate Amendment number 1, the House Bill 1079. Representative Jeremy Wooldridge recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1255. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Senate Amendment 1, the House Bill 1255. Representative Waters, you're recognized.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. This amendment is two words, uh, that are deleted from the current bill and it just requires the implement implementation of the same and equal processes, this amendment brought both sides together. It's agreed upon with that. I'll answer any questions. Seeing none, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Wooldridge has explained
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the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment. For the amendment Representative Wadge
is closed for the amendment. The question
before the House's concurrence with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1255. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. So everyone
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voted. Because everyone voted. Cast up the
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ballot. The vote of 87, 0, nay, and 11 present. You've concurred in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1255. Representative Matthew Shepherd recommends that we concur in
Senate Amendment number one to House Bill 1429. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Send
Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1429.
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Representative Shepherd, you're recognized to explain amendment. Thank
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you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, Colleagues, uh, Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1429. Uh, this relates to the, uh, mammography bill that I carried earlier in the session. I worked with Representative Johnson and, uh, with some of the
radiologists that had a few concerns, we were able to, to, uh, add some language that a patient would sign and acknowledgement, understanding the limitations of telemedicine and also that the results of the diagnostic evaluation would be, uh, available to the patient before they leave the facility. Be glad to answer any questions. If not, I'd appreciate a good
vote. Representative Shepherd has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to
speak against the amendment? For the amendment Representative Shepard is closed for the amendment. The question
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before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1429, prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
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Everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast up the
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ballot. By a vote of 99 ya, 0 nay, and 0 present. You've concurred with Senate Amendment number one, the House Bill 1429. Representative Matthew Brown recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to
House Bill 1679. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Amendment Bill 1679. Representative Brown, you're recognized. Thank you
Speaker. Colleagues, this is an amendment made on the Senate
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side that scaled down the scope of bills just slightly in terms of before someone dies, in terms of the rights of the family are revoked and anatomical gift. Also it preserves all the rights of the families after death to make that, to revoke or modify the anatomical gift, uh, got industry to neutral on the bill. Appreciate a good vote.
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Representative Brown has explained Amendment One. Would anyone like
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to speak against the amendment? For the amendment Representative Brown is closed for the amendment, question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1679. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted. Because everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
The vote of 95 yeah, 0 nay, and 4 present. You have concurred in Senate. Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1679. Representative Matthew Brown recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 1679. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 2. Amendment number 2 to 1679. Representative Brown, you're recognized.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this was a technical correction
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and it started cardiac to clarify that death for the purpose of the act occurs at cardiac death, not brain death. Appreciate a good vote. Representative Brown has
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explained Senate Amendment #2, would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment Representative Brown is closed for the amendment question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment number 2 to House Bill 1679, repair the machine,
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Madam clerk. Everyone voted. So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. Vote of 98
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0 nay, and 0 present. You've concurred with Senate
Amendment #2 to House Bill 1679. Representative Childress recommends we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1734. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Senate Amendment number 1 the House Bill 1734. Representative Childers,
you're recognized to explain your amendment. Thank you, Mr.
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Speaker. Colleagues, this amendment was brought to the Senate by the Medical Society. And all it does, it adds one line, a physician other than an emergency room department physician is not immediately
available, and it passed the Senate 3.
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Representative Childers has explained the amendment. Would anyone wish to speak against the amendment. For the amendment Representative Childress is
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closed for the amendment question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1734, repair the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted. So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
A vote of 99 ye, zero nay, and zero present. You concurred with Senate Amendment number one, House Bill 1734. Representative Lee Johnson recommends we concur in Senate Amendment number 1. of Johnson is not here. We'll pass over that.
Representative Les Eaves recommends that we concur in
Senate Amendment number one to House Bill 1735. Madam Clerk, please read
Senate Amendment number 1. Senate Amendment number
1, the House Bill 1735. Members, this just
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adds Senator Missy Irving as the Senate sponsor. Representative Eaves has explained the amendment.
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Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment Representative Eaves is
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closed for the amendment. Question before the house, its concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill
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1735, repair the machine, Madam Clerk. So
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everyone voted Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 98, 0 nay, and 0 present. You concurred with Senate Amendment number 1. House
Bill 1735. Representative Deanne Volt recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1756. Madam Clerk, please read Senate
Amendment number one. Senate Amendment number 1, the House
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Bill 1756. Representativeaucher recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's just adding Senator Davis as a sponsor down there that Representative
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Vaugh has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak
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against the amendment? For the amendment. Representative bought is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is a concurrence with Senate Amendment number one to House Bill 1756, repair the machine, madam clerk.
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Everyone voted. As everyone voted. Gassed up the ballot with
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a vote of 86, 2 nay, and 7 present. You've concurred Senate amendment number 1 to House Bill 1756. Representative Steven Meeks recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1, the House Bill 1846.
Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment
number 1 Amendment 1, the House Bill
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1846. Just add Senate co-sponsored. Representative Meeks has explained the
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amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? the amendment Representative Meeks is closed
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for the amendment. Question before the house his concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1. The House Bill 1846, prepare the machine, Madam clerk.
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So everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote
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of 92, 3 nay, and 2 present, you've concurred in Senate Amendment number 1, the House Bill 1846. Representative Chad Pierce recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1886. Madam Park, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Amendment number 1, the House Bill 1886.
Representative Pierce, you're recognized to explain the amendment. Thank you,
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Mr. Speaker and thank yous. All this amendment does is add Senator Missy Irwin to the bill. Thank you.
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Representative Pierce has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment Representative
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Pierce is closed for the amendment. Question before the house is concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1,
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the House Bill 1886. Prepair the machine, Madam Clerk. Everyone voted. Because everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The
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vote of 93, 1 nay, and zero present. You've concurred Senate Amendment number 1. The House Bill 1886. Representative Steven Meeks recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1957. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Senate Amendment number 1,
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the House Bill 1957. Representative makes you're
recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, again, colleagues, it's just add Senate co-sponsor. Appreciate
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a good vote. Representative Meeks has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the
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amendment. the amendment Representative Meeks is closed for the amendment. The question before the House's concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1, the House bill's 1957, prepare the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted?
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Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 97, 0 nay, and 0 present. You've concurred in Senate Amendment number
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1 to House Bill 1957. Representative Steven Meeks recommends that we concur in Senate and Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1958. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number
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Bill 1958 Again, colleagues, just add Senate sponsor.
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Representative Meeks has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment Representative
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Meeks is closed for the amendment. Question before the House. You know the drill. Passage, a concurrent Senate amendment number one to House Bill 1958. Prepare the machine, Madam clerk. So everyone voted.
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As everyone voted, cast up the ballot, the vote of 99, 0, nay,
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and 0 present. You concurred Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1958. Representative Jeffrey Wardlaw recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1784. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number one. Amendment number 1, the House Bill 1784.
Representative Eubanks, you're recognized to explain
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Amendment one. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It just adds the Senate sponsor. appreciate a good vote. Rick,
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Representative Eubanks has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment. For the amendment Representative
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Eubanks is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1. The House Bill 1784, prepare the machine, Madam clerk. Everyone voted Is everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 95 ya.
1 nay and 0 present. You've concurred in Senate. Amendment number 1. The House Bill 1784. Representative Jeffrey Wardlaw recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1827. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1. Senate Amendment number 1, the House
Bill 1827. Representative Eubanks, you're recognized to explain
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the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It just
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adds a Senate sponsor. Representative Eubanks has
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explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For
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the amendment Representative Ewbanks is closed for the amendment. The question before the House's concurrence with Senate Amendment number 1. The House Bill 1827. Prepair the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
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The vote of 97 e, zero nay, and
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0 present. You've concurred in Senate, Amendment number one the House Bill 1827. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1956.
Cassville, 1956 by Representative Meeks to create the Arkansas Nighttime Environment Protection Act. Representative, make sure
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you're recognized to explain your bill. Thank
you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this is uh a little bit of a milestone for me, because after 15 years of
service, this is actually if all goes according to plan, this is the last time I'll ever stand before this body present a bill of mine. And perhaps it's fate
that it turns out to be this particular bill, because if you've been a member of the General Assembly for any length of time, you know that this is something that I've been working on for a very long time. When, when I was a freshman, and I was trying to figure out where my place was within this body. I came across something called the shielded uh outdoor lighting act. This act was passed back in the mid 1990s and it had the laudable goal of trying to uh improve outdoor lighting in the
state by requiring that all fixtures be fully shielded. And the idea is pretty simple. If I have an outdoor lighting fixture, and I'm sending all the light into the sky. That light is wasted, wasted energy, wasted taxpayer dollars. It'd be similar to if I set up a, a lawn sprinkler and I sent half the water into the road and half the water onto the lot. If I send light out to the side, I'm creating glare, which is especially harmful, especially for elderly drivers. So what this tried to do was to get all of the new fixtures installed in
the state to send the light downward where it was going to be useful and, and helpful. The problem is, is when that bill was passed, even though it had great goals, it was overly simplistic. It is way too vague and quite frankly, over the years, it's become outdated. And so with these next two bills that I'm presenting to you, the first one is to modernize that. The second one is to repeal the old languages. So these two bills work in, work in concert. So, what are these two bills do?
Or how are we modernizing it. So the first thing that it does is it pulls the municipalities and the co-ops out of having to comply with the law. So we're actually gonna return local control back to those local utilities, municipal and co-ops have local boards elected by local people so that they can address this issue as they see fit locally, and I've had big discussions with the co-ops and, uh, on this over the years and, and that's been their concern. So we're gonna, gonna go ahead and, and allow that. So, the only utility that this
will actually impact is going to be entergy because they're investor-owned. Uh, and I actually, and I worked with Entergy on this build, um, they've, uh, signed off on it. They're OK with it. Uh, they actually sent out information to all the committee members saying they were neutral with the bill and ready to implement it. So what's the bill require? So it's going to require only 3 things. First off, that new fixtures be shielded, that's already the law. Uh, we're installing LED fixtures by their very nature. They're fully shielded. And so, fairly, uh, nothing's
really gonna change there. The second thing this bill will do is it would require utilities as they arey in this case, as they install these street light fixtures that they have to be done so in according with the engineering illumination Society of America. That's the national standards group that set standards for lighting in America. And it doesn't matter if you're building a new building, uh, and you want to know how to space the lighting, what kind of brightness it needs to be to make sure a room is properly. let, they're the ones who determine those standards. They also do for our stores. The
reason why this is important is because if somebody sues the uh utility. It gives the court a subjective guideline to go by in order to make a determination as to whether those fixtures are appropriate or not. The third thing this does, and this is actually the most important and, and when I first started working on this, this really wasn't even on the radar back then. This is science that has come about in the last decade or so. We are all designed, whether you believe by God or by nature, we are designed for a day-night cycle.
When we eliminate the night cycle by inducing too much artificial light at night, it actually has negative impacts on our health. Uh, probably the most profound impact is actually in the area of breast cancer. We have in this, uh, body passed a lot of bills related to to breast cancer, this session. Study after study has shown, and you can Google it while you're sitting there, uh, that, uh, Women that live in areas with high densities of artificial
light at night, have anywhere from, I've seen the studies have shown from a 12 to almost 50% higher chance of breast cancer than their rural counterparts. And guys, we're not out of the woods either. Again, higher rates of prostate cancer due to this issue. What's driving it is blue light, and you've all probably seen all the articles about, you know, don't let your kids look at your cell phones at night, uh, Don't, uh, stare at that blue light, because when we see blue
light, our bodies see daytime. And when we see daytime, there are certain hormones that are active in our bodies. We see red light around sunset that lets our bodies know it's time to turn those hormones off and begin turning on hormones like melatonin that we use to, to sleep. So what the bill does is it says that when we're installing street lights on main thoroughfares, we're gonna use uh a temperature of 4000 Kelvin. That's a white light kind of similar to what we have in here.
That is a national standard. So I didn't just pluck, pluck that out of the air. That's a national standard. So as we install these street lights on our local streets, we're gonna use the national standard. Probably the most important thing this bill does is in residential areas, we're gonna cap that color at 3000. Why 3000, 3000 is a warmer light, kind of like an incandescent. And what that does is it promotes healthier sleep. The last thing that this bill
does is it allows energy if they're going to install a, a new fixture. It puts a mechanism in place to allow them to build for that fixture until they can include
it in the next rape case. There was a situation up near the Buffalo River where one of the communities up there wanted to and be
proactive and install dark sky compliant lighting. They were not able to because Entergy did not have a mechanism in place to be able to allow for other fixtures. They have their certain set fixtures, and
without, uh, this in here, they weren't able to, to do it. Uh, Senator Irvin actually had to get involved, and that's why she's my Senate co-sponsor on here. So, um, that's what the bill does. Again, uh Ey helped me with this. They're OK with that, and, uh, and with that, I know I've probably told you way more about street lights than
you want to know this afternoon, uh, but happy to answer any questions anybody might have. Representative Beck, for what
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purpose? Question, you're recognized for a question.
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You know, I might just misunderstood. Did you say that you were going to put the, the coops in
charge of this or? So, right now, the co-ops have to, um, comply with the current law and the way this modern, the, the bill I'm proposing, it actually pulls them out. All right, thank you. and I, and I have tried over the years to try to come to some compromise with them, and we've just never
been able to come to a place, the argument they've always used is that we got local boards and those local people should decide. And so that's why I had, and I, you know, pulled him out of this so that local board, my hope is, is long term if we get this passed, um, Egy will use this to set a standard that hopefully the co-ops would then voluntarily choose to follow. Um, one other point I need to make that I forgot that is, that is very important as the cost factor because that's a, a concern and always a legitimate
concern. So, uh, John Bethel, who most of you know, he's the Ey, uh, legislative liaison. He sat at the end of the table to answer questions with me, and he said that these fixtures are coming regardless. So that, that cost question of whether we want to use these or not is really not relevant in the past, it was because there were some different options on the table. We all know that technology is going to LED. Those other options are off the table. So the only real cost question here is the cost
between a 4K fixture and a 3K fixture. And there really is no difference. So there's not really a cost concern, uh, anymore. Representative Bentley,
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for what purpose? Question you recognized or was it a mix with these
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ever since you started this, but one real quick question, do you not, do you not agree this will really help tourism and organs if
we could create a night sky here across the state. Yeah,
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so Arkansas prides itself on being the natural state and unfortunately, we're not always
in the natural state at night, uh, and there's a growing industry promoting astro-tourism. Um, a lot of people, and I've I've I've heard this said. time and time again. A lot of people who live in the like in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. They like to come to the Ozarks for vacation, and when they come to the Ozarks for vacation, they want to see two things. They want to see fireflies and they want to see the Milky Way. And this is to, to help with that. OK, seeing none, I'll get out of the way if there's any for
against and then if not, I'll come back and have a few closing comments, and, uh, then we'll
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take a vote. Representative Meeks has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak
against the bill? Would anyone like speak for the bill. Representative Ladyman, you're recognized to speak
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for the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I'll try to be brief here, but Uh, you know, Steven's been here longer than most of us. All of us actually, I think. But
Ever since I was a freshman and sat over there next to Steven. He's talked to me about this. He has modified this bill, I think it was the 2nd or 3rd term, Stephen, I told you that I would support your bill if you could get the co-ops to go along. And they wouldn't So he has modified this thing so many times, and I've really looked at it this time. I, I think it's a really good bill. He and about in the middle of him running this bill, he got into the health benefits of lighting, and that's actually a true thing. Some of you may not
have read that or may not know that, uh, but, you know, the color of a light affects us. It affects animals. I told this in committee, but, you know, I worked in a chicken plant, some of y'all know, and when we'd put the chickens on what we call the Kill line And they go into a blue light room, they freeze. So animals even react to color. So I'm sure that it affects us and in our bodies. So, anyway, I would appreciate a good vote. Steen's worked very
hard on this for many, many years. Thank you.
Representative Ladyman has spoke for the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Meeks. Recognized clothes for the bill. Thank
you, speakers. Colleagues, I, I know outdoor lighting is not the, you know, most glamorous thing to, to talk about, uh, and I appreciate Representative Ladyman coming down here. Uh, last thing, uh, I'm just gonna say is this, uh, over the years, I, I have been,
uh, as a senior member, I've tried to make it part of my goal to be an encourager, uh, to be a mentor to many of you coming in, and I, I, I know that maybe for some of you, I, I'm asking for a certain degree of trust. And I just hope that I've earned that trust with this bill. There's no opposition to it. This would be a good healthy thing for us to do as a state. And I would just ask you, help me finish something that I started 14 years ago.
And with that, I appreciate a good vote. Representative Meeks is closed for the bill. The question
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before the House is the passage of House Bill 1956. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
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So everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast
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up the ballot. The vote of 66, 14A and 12 present, the bill is passed. Madam Burke, please read House
Bill 1955. Representative Meeks to repeal the shielded Outdoor Lighting at. Representative Meeks, you're recognized to
explain the bill. Thank you, colleagues. I can now leave here a happy man. This
repeals the old, uh, law, and, uh, again, thank you and appreciate a good vote. Representative Meeks has explained
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the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill, Representative
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Meeks is closed for the bill. The question
before the House is the passage of House Bill 1955.
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Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted
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As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 79, 11 nay, and 3 present, the
bill is passed. Members at the request of Representative Lee Johnson, we will pass over House Bill 1295 today. Madam Clark,
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please read House Bill 1828. 1828 by Representative Rowe to
create a sales and use tax exemption for inspiration. Point Center for the Arts Incorporated. Representative Bro,
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you're recognized to explain your bill. Hey, but
Representative Matt Brown
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thank you, Speaker. Uh, folks today, I got not only a simple bill, but it's a good bill. How good is it? That's what I want to say. Hey, you know it creates a sales and tax use exemption. But also,
Let's put the money to it here. Total approximate sales tax. We're talking $5000. Uh, how about local county, local city and county sales and use tax. 2000 And then we'll get another, uh, state sales tax loss, $7,0090292. But here's the kicker that uh. Arkansas tourism board.
Guarantees me we can uh recoup. or make 1.5 million each year after this, just in the tourism dollars. Thank you very much. Representative Bre has explained the bill. Would
anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Bro is closed for the bill.
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Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1828, prepare the machine, madam clerk.
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So everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast up
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the ballot. The vote of 76, 11 nay, and 10 present. The bill is passed. Members at
the request of Representative Keith Brooks will pass over Senate Bill 90 today. Madam Clerk, please
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read Senate Bill 546. 546 by Representative Perry to
amend the law concerning the trust fund contribution fee for water permits related to
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non-municipal domestic sewage treatment works. Representative Perry, you're recognized to explain your bill. Thank
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you, Mr. Speaker. Members, Senate Bill 546 amends the law concerning the trust fund contribution fee for permits for non-municipal sewage treatment works. There's 4 changes that, that this does. There, there must be more than 5 miles from a publicly owned treatment works
collection system. Secondly, it repeals expired language of financial assurance. And thirdly, it reduces the contribution fee from 10% to 8%. Of the estimated cost of construction with $100,000 cap. And then on the last section, it limits the contribution fees if the fund exceeds or equals $2.1 million and pauses until the fun goes to 1.5 million. The Senate passed with 32 votes.
With that members, I'd appreciate it good about. Representative Perry has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill?
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For the bill Representative Perry is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 546. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted, everyone voted.
Cast up the ballot. vote of 98 e, zero nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Members
at the request of Representative Carolyn Brown, we're going to pass over Senate Bill 168 for the moment.
Madam Clark, please read Senate Bill 313. Bill 313
by Representative Brown concerning Representative Moore, concerning forensic
mental health evaluations and treatment and to promote and improve efficiencies and quality in the Department of Human Services.
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Representative Moore, you're recognized to explain
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your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 313 is a culmination of months of hard work between many agencies toward a common goal. On June 4th of last year, a joint meeting of the House and Senate Public Health Committee was held in Fort Smith, hearing testimony from county sheriffs regarding systemic issues such as hundreds of detainees in county jails awaiting forensic
evaluations and treatment. This was the catalyst that triggered the creation of a working group, including legislative s county sheriffs, DHS, mental health professionals and judges and prosecutors to address these issues. A forensic evaluation process or fitness to proceed, examination is a critical part of our judicial system, for we non-lawyers in the room, this is the way the courts determine whether an offender is mentally capable of standing trial.
Unfortunately, these exams take time to administer and can create a backlog in our county jails. Resulting in extended stays that are a costly burden on our system and delay definitive care for those With mental health conditions. The ultimate goal is to move these defendants through the system quicker, getting them treatment quicker and ultimately giving justice to victims quicker. What this bill seeks to solve are 3 things, reduces the time it takes to get a forensic
evaluation after that fitness to proceed motion has been filed. Decrease the backlog in our judicial system by decreasing the number of evaluations ordered and reducing the number of inmates sitting in our county jails awaiting evaluations, reducing cost, keeping our jailers safe and bringing justice to victims through restorative services. Again, I can't say enough about DHS partnership in this legislation. This was an issue DHS saw and led in the development of
solutions and a shout out to my colleague, Representative Lee Johnson, even though he's not here today, but appreciate all of his collaboration on this bill. This bill is also supported by the Sheriff's Association, the county Judges Association and DHS. And with that, I'll try to answer any questions. Appreciate a good vote. Representative Moore has explained the bill. Would anyone like to
speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Morre is closed for the bill. The question
before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 313 prepared the machine, Madam
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clerk. As everyone voted. As everyone voted.
Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 95 yeah, 0 nay, and 0 present. The bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 5755 by
Representative Dalby to amend the law concerning installment fees
collected in circuit and district courts to amend the law concerning driver's license reinstatement fees and to create
the justice system task force. Representative Dalby, you
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are recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Far too long, the state has funded the judicial system upon the backs of those installment fees that get paid. In fact, we've taken some action to reduce some of that, this session, we've also talked about driver's license installment
fees to get a reinstatement fees that get tacked on to folks who need their driver's license to go to work. What this bill is doing, it's going to set up a task force that's no cost to us. There's not gonna be a per diem, there's not gonna be a mileage to it for us to look at ways that we can reduce that and take this funding burden off the backs of those individuals. Representative Dalby has explained the bill. Does anyone want to speak against the bill?
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For the bill, Representative Dalby is closed for the
bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 575. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted, has everyone voted. Cast up
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the ballot, Madam clerk. With 91 years, 1 nay, and 3 present, the bill has passed.
Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 500. We're going to pass over Senate Bill 500. Please read
Senate Bill 563. Representative Kavanaugh to authorize the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission to impose a civil penalty for certain actions against an equine and to allow body condition score to be used for an equine under the offense of cruelty to animals. Representative Kavanaugh,
you are recognized to explain the bill. Thank you,
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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Mr. Speaker. Uh, this just allows a fine to be imposed on those people that do neglect
and abuse to equines, but before they can do that, they actually have to get a condition report from a veterinarian, because if anybody knows anything about equine as they age, their body condition can deteriorate, and it's not because of neglect, it's just because of age. And so this will make sure that those people getting fined are truly neglecting the animals and not just because an animal is. And with that, I would appreciate a good boat. Representative Kavanaugh has explained the bill.
Does anyone wish to speak against the bill?
For the bill Representative Kavanaugh's closed for the bill. The question before
the House is the passage of Senate Bill 563. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted, everyone voted.
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Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. With
86 years, one nay, and 2 present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate
Bill 573. Representative Jean to amend the method of evaluation under Arkansas Constitution Article 16, Section 5 by defining the terms used in the established methods of evaluation for purposes
of property tax. Representative, ared to explain the bill.
Representative Lane Jean
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, this comes from Senator Petty on the Senate end. It's just a bill full of new terms and definitions for appraisals on our property, assessment coordination in the Arkansas assessors.
Uh, in support of this bill and appreciate a good
vote. Representative Jean has explained the bill. Does anyone wish to speak against the bill? For the
bill, Representative Jean is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 573. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As
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everyone voted? As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk.
With 90 years, 2 nay, and 1 present, the bill has passed.
Madam Clerk, please read Senate bill. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 443. 443 by Representative
Rose to amend the duties of the state Board of Appraisals, abstractors and home inspectors to amend
the law regarding licensure and abstractors to amend the law regarding licensure of home inspectors and to declare an emergency,
you are recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. If you recall the last time we had this bill in front of you guys, you know, you issued me a resounding no. And I listened, we took it back to committee. We made an amendment and the amendment seemed to make all sides happy. In fact, the Arkansas Association of Home Inspectors is now supportive of this bill. So it is truly just a technical fix all the way around. And, uh, any substantive changes that
were concerning, uh, will not be taking place, and I would appreciate a good vote. Open any questions? Thank you very much. Representative
Rose has explained the bill. Does anyone want to speak against the bill? Or the bill Representative Rose is closed for the bill. The question before the House
is the passage of Senate Bill 443. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted? Remember your vote is on the
bill and the emergency clause. As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 92 e, zero nay, and 0 present, the bill and the emergency clause have passed. Madam Clerk,
please read Senate Bill 516 Representative to allow a person filing as a candidate for the
Office of Justice of the Supreme Court or judge of the Court of Appeals who is an appointee in that
position to use their title of that position as a prefix when filing as a candidate.
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Representative Ray, you are recognized to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this is a bill that we've already passed. Uh, I apologize for bringing it yet again, but, uh, we filed, um, identical Senate and House versions, and this version just happened to get down here quicker than our, my version made it down there. So, we'd appreciate a good vote.
Representative Ray has explained the bill. Does anyone wish to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Ray is closed for the bill. The
question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 516. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
As everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 95 years, 2 nay, and 0 present. The bill has passed. Members, let's take a brief moment to recognize a couple of guests that we have in the East Gallery, up in the East Gallery on the front row, we have George Wing, and also Eric Wing, my father and my brother. I'll let you guess which one is which.
Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 578. Representative Wooldridges
to amend the law concerning early voting and allow a county board of Election commissioners to close certain
early voting locations during inclement weather. Representative Wooldridge, you are recognized
to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you,
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colleagues. This is a companion bill to the primary bill that we passed earlier in the session. This bill goes back and addresses an issue that the clerks are concerned that the, the clerks and the election commissioners had about inclement weather or the possibility of inclement
weather. Now that we have consistent March primaries. We understand that early, early voting could be pushed into February. This just allows for a county board of elections to call a meeting and with the unanimous vote of all election commissioners. clothes, prime or close early voting precincts that are outlined, but it requires that at least one in each county or the county seat remain open. That way there's no limited access to voting. people can continue to vote. This just
helps them resolve some concerns with potential staffing issues at multiple locations during snow and ice. With that, I'll answer any questions. Seeing none, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative
Wooldridge has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Before the bill Representative Wooldridge
is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 578. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted?
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As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot,
Madam clerk. With 92 years, one nay and one present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 584. 584 by Representative Hawk to
amend the law concerning local initiative and referendum petitions. Representative Hawke, you are recognized to explain the bill. Thank
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you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, we passed a lot of signature petition bills this session and this one's no
different. It's for the local level though, um, right now, county clerks are required to verify local signature petitions under Article 5, Section 1 of the Arkansas Constitution, and this puts more safeguards in place. Uh, it requires a sponsor of a local petition to submit a list of names and residential addresses of paid canvassers and a certification of those canvassers are qualified under Arkansas law. It also clarifies that the county civil attorney shall assist the county clerk in his or her duty to verify these petitions. What
it doesn't do, it doesn't make signers show ID and it does not require signers to read the full ballot title as we discussed in committee. And with that,
I'll take any questions. Saying none, I would Representative Pilkington,
for what purpose? You're recognized. Um, and I'm sorry I walked in the room
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when you're presenting, so, so I, so I may have missed this. Who is this for exactly? Who is pushing this? thesociation of Counties and
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so this kind of goes in long, along the lines of all the safeguards we put in at the state level. All those that we
did at the state level don't apply to the counties and so we're just putting some added safeguards in for the local petitions. Singing no more questions, I would
appreciate a good vote. Representative Hawke has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against
the bill? For the bill Representative Hawke is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 584, prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted.
Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. With 73 years, 20 nay, and zero present, the
bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 439. 4:39 by Representative Johnson to amend the
duties of the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing and
to amend portions of the Arkansas code which resulted from initiated Act 1 of 1914. Representative Johnson, you are recognized
to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members
as truly is a cleanup bill. This is an agency bill, cleaning up language to say the secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing. It is the director, uh, it's old language that we're replacing the update to the new terms. I'd be happy to answer any questions. Thank you. Appreciate a good vote.
Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Does anyone like to speak, wish to speak against the bill? For the bill. Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 439, prepare the machine, madam clerk.
You're voting on both the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted? Everyone voted Cast up
the ballot, Madam clerk. With 96, 1 nay, and 0 present. The bill has passed. I want to clarify that wasn't the emergency
clause, that was a 2/3 majority needed for the passage of that bill. Madam Clerk, please read Senate
Bill 521. 21 by Representative Unger to amend the law concerning law enforcement training, reimbursement, and to extend the time period after completion of training for which reimbursement
is required. Representative Unger, you are recognized to
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explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, this is basically a slight correction to a bill that was passed a session or two ago, and it has to do with law enforcement training, uh, reimbursements. This came from the Chiefs Association and the Sheriff's Association. The original intent that this
meant to cure was typically what happens in law enforcement. A lot of times, uh, deputy sheriff will jump to a city police department because they pay more. And so the original bill worked out the payment. And so the language in the original had to do with, uh, law enforcement for state, for, uh, county, city, town or state agency law enforcement. Well, we basically have changed the language in this to simplify it. Just to say a law enforcement agency and it's changed the
payback period from 18 to 24 months. And I would appreciate a good vote. Thank you.
Representative Unger has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill? Representative Unger is
closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 521. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted? As
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everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk.
With 96 years, 1 nay, and zero present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 551.
5:51 by Representative Eubanks to amend the law concerning canvassing for a petition for a local option election. Representative
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Eubanks, you are recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I know we've dealt with a lot of bills
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this session dealing with petitions and canvassers and the requirements, uh, of such, uh, this bill's a little bit different from Representative Hawke's and that it only deals with one issue and that's the
local option issue, but it puts it in agreement with the other bills that we have passed earlier in the session. I'd appreciate a good boat.
Representative Eubanks has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill, Representative Eubanks is closed for the bill. The question before the House
is the passage of Senate Bill 551. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted? As everyone voted.
Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. With 71 years, 20 nay, and 4 present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 508.08 by Representative Johnson to amend the
frequency of payment of a stipend for certain members of the public school employee health benefit advisory commission and the state Employee Health Benefit Advisory Commission. Representative Johnson, you are recognized to explain
the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members, we're just changing the stopping
from monthly to per meeting stop them, and that's all we're doing with the bill. Thank
you. Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill, for the bill. Representative Johnson is closed for the bill.
The question before the House is passage of Senate Bill 508. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted? As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk.
With 97 years, zero nay, and 0 present, the bill is passed. We'll pass over SB 480 for
the moment. Move on to SB 481. Madam Clerk, please read SB 481. We'll pass
over that one too. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 42,020
by Representative Beatty to expand eligibility for water development state programs to amend the
water authority Act and amend the uses of the construction assistance
revolving loan fund. Representative Beatty,
you are recognized to explain the
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bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Remember, Senate Bill 420, uh, basically expanded eligibility for water and wastewater financial assistance, uh, since January of 2021, the Arkansas Department of bags approved 477 water and wastewater projects throughout the state, totaling approximately $2.5 billion. Uh, and those are in all 75 counties throughout the state. Current
estimates on water and wastewater needs are $13 billion over the next 20 years in the state. SB 420 seeks to expand the definition of a qualified corporation and allow more conversions to a public water utility or authority, uh, 420 seeks to expand financial assistance, eligibility to private entities for state water and wastewater programs consistent with federal water and wastewater programs. Uh, the expanded eligibility for these programs does not guarantee
funding. They'll have to go through the same process of approval as all our
others. So with that, I'd appreciate a good vote. These are essential needs. Arkhansson. Thank you, members. Representative
Beatty has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill, Representative Beatty is closed for the bill. The question
before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 420. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted As everyone voted.
Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 92 years, 1 nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Madam
Clerk, please read Senate Bill 544. 544 by Representative
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Galway to amend the Arkansas Pharmacy Benefits Manager Licenser Act. Representative Gazaway, you
are recognized to explain the bill. Thank you,
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this amends the pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure Act that we passed back in 2018 to close loopholes
and strengthen enforcement capabilities for consumer protection for the Arkansas Insurance Department. It defines, uh,
certain terms such as opt-out contract, a PBM national contract, what it means to place a PBM on probation, which later in the bill, it gives The Arkansas Insurance Department, the authority to do underpayment violation and other definitions. It prohibits certain practices by PBMs. One of those is in the opt-out contracts, the amount of notice that must be required, one of the things that the pharmacies around the state have seen is
the PBM sent on a contract, and they say, they send it by fax, it shows up in a busy pharmacy and they say you have to opt out in 10 days. If you, we don't hear from you in 10 days, then you're stuck with it. And a lot of pharmacies never see that. So this says that they have 30 days to respond if they don't hear back from them within. 30 days, then they have to give them a 60-day notice by certified mail to make sure that they receive it and have the opportunity to opt out. And it clarifies certain information that pharmacy should res should receive about what patients will be impacted by the new contracts and the opt-out
contracts, the PBMs may offer, and then there's a penalty section, which this is language that the Arkansas Pharmacist Association worked out with the Arkansas Insurance Department that would provide certain tools to the Arkansas Insurance department to help hold the PBMs accountable. One is it would allow the commissioner to place a PBM on probation for continued violations. This is similar to what CMS has available to it through Medicare. And then it also will allow the commissioner to impose a 12% penalty. On PBMs for underpayment
violations. One of the questions that, uh, the Farmers Association and, and insurance department heard apparently back recently was that they didn't really have the, the insurance department didn't have the, Enforcement mechanisms that they needed to really try to hold them accountable. And so when they made the underpayment violations, so they believe that this will, uh, be an effective tool. And then they, it's, it prohibits the PBMs for making the pharmacies put the cost of that penalty on the patients.
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And so that's all the bill does, and I'm happy to answer any questions.
Saying no to appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Gazaway has explained the bill. Would anyone like to
speak against the bill. For the bill Representative Gazaway is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 554. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted?
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As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk.
With 96 years, 1 nay, and zero present, the bill has passed. Madam clerk, please read Senate Bill
475. 475 by Representative E to establish the pharmacy Services Administrative Organization Act and to regulate
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pharmacy services administrative organizations. Representative Eaves, you are
recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speakers.
Representative Les D. Eaves
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Colleagues, we spent a great deal of time here trying to help our independent pharmacies, you know, we regulate and license
insurance companies we're regulating and license PBMs, and we regulate and license pharmacies, but there's a piece that we're not looking at, and that is called A pharmacy services administration administrative organization, a PSAO. So we believe that this would give us some more transparency with these groups if we regulate and license these. These, these groups are often owned uh by big pharmaceutical companies, wholesalers, uh, and they act on behalf of small independent pharmacies. So this bill would give the AID the authority to look at their ownership and
authority to, uh, audit their books, records, and claims so that we can continue to protect our small, uh, local pharmacies. I'd be happy to take any questions. Soon, I appreciate
a good vote. Representative Eaves has explained the bill. Would
anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill. Representative
Eaves has closed for the bill, the question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 475. We heard the machine, Madam Clerk, has everyone voted?
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As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk.
With 96 years, zero nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 527. My mistake Madam Clerk,
please read Senate Bill 610. Cinderel 6:10 by Representative Eaves to amend the Generating
Arkansas Jobs Act of 2025 and to declare an emergency. Representative
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Eaves, you're recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, there, uh, on Senate Bill 307, the energy bill, there was an engrossing error that was a little more than we felt, uh, uh, taking care of with code revision. So this bill just corrects the engrossing error error. So with that, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Eaves has explained the bill.
Would anyone like to speak against the bill, for the bill. Representative Eaves is closed for the bill the question before the House is the passage of
Senate Bill 610. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Members, you're voting on the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. With 92 years, 0 nay, and 1 present, the bill and the emergency clause have
passed, Madam clerk, please now read Senate Bill 527.
527 by Representative Johnson to amend the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Act of 2021 and to increase the medical loss ratio in the Arkansas Health and
opportunity for me program. Representative Johnson, you're recognized
to explain the bill. Speaker. This is the
renewal of the Medicaid expansion program. So this, this does, uh, Really 5 things in the renewal that expands the definition of community bridge organization to include other health providers, including FQHCs. Uh, it, it requires a pharmacy rebates from the commercial payers to come directly back to DHS and not to, uh, the insurance companies, that's gonna result, we think, in around a $200 million savings
to the state, um, additionally, we're gonna look at changing the MLR, which is the medical loss ratio from 80% to 85%. Anytime an insurance company doesn't meet that 0 % medical loss, anything less than that rebates back to the state by moving it to 85 from 80, we think that could result in approximately $100 million in savings back to the state. And then we're also gonna look at how we do the cost share. So right now, right now cost share is paid, uh, prospectively and
anticipation of visits, um, then we're settling up at the end of the year. We're gonna do the same amount of money, but instead of calling it cost share, we're gonna count it towards the premiums that we pay, that'll result in a little more money coming back to the state in the way of premium tax, around $12 million. So the total savings should be around $312 million in addition to that, there's the work requirement that's in this bill, uh, which requires anyone participating in Medicaid expansion to comply with all state and federal regulations around the work requirement, uh, and provides a few exemptions if you're doing volunteer work,
participating in a work program, in drug rehab. I'd be happy to answer any questions about
this bill. Representative Pilkington, for what purpose? You're recognized pharmacy rebates
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are currently going to payers but are gonna go to the state. If we had been keeping those for the past 10 years, do you know the total amount of money that would have gone to the state and not these insurance companies. It's hard to know the total
amount, but at $200 200 million dollars a year times 10, like that's a pretty big number. Any other questions?
Seeing that I appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill. For the bill Representative Johnson is
closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 527. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted
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As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk.
With 72 years, 3 nay, and 18 present, the bill has passed. And a clerk, please read Senate Bill
520 by Representative Brown to prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion offices, officers, policies or practices in local government. Representative Brown, you are recognized
to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Members, it's already been mentioned in this session, but we know the Supreme Court has ruled DEI policies to be unconstitutional. This body has already voted on legislation on a state level with this. This is just aligning
our local governments to be consistent. With that, I appreciate a good vote. Representative Brown has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill. For the bill. Oops, sorry, Representative McGruder, you are recognized
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to speak against the bill. Thank you, Acting Speaker, members, thank you, uh, for the opportunity to serve.
Uh, I am honored to be here as a legislator. And I've listened and observed for, since January 11th, the day I was sworn in and uh we constantly talked about local control. Local control, local control. This bill removes local control from what's happening in cities. I don't understand the reason for this bill, and that's just my understanding because uh African Americans make up 15% of the population in Arkansas. Hispanics make up 7% of the population in Arkansas. And we
can see that reflected in this house right now with 100 members of the numbers. So, uh, I'm trying to get an understanding of why we're doing this, because we always say local control. So each city should be able to control what's happening within their communities. We don't understand the differences and the dynamics that occur. In each and every community. So, I'm asking and trying to get an understanding of why this is necessary. Uh, we make several decisions here. And it's important that we make the right decision.
Uh, I was reading over the weekend, and I can remember what Shakespeare said. The evil that men do often lives on after them, but the good is intrepid with their bones. If we make the wrong decisions, it's going to live on after we leave here. So with that, I would, uh, I hate to say this, and I'm glad we moved it to the day, because I didn't want to speak against Representative Brown when her father was here, but I would appreciate a no vote on this bill. Representative McGruder
has spoken against the bill. Would anyone like to speak for the?
Bill Against the bill Representative Brown, would
you like to close for your bill? You're recognized to do
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so. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I definitely respect Representative McGruder's remarks, but I'll say this, we, we don't get a gas light members with this idea of local control that takes away, uh, what is deemed constitutional. We wouldn't let a local government take away the 2nd Amendment rights, uh, of their citizens.
Unfortunately, some of the property rights is a little blurry, uh, but this bill is about making sure we're consistent with what we've passed on a state level. I'll mention discrimination is illegal under federal and state civil rights law. But this bill ensures that in the process of preventing discrimination, we do not allow our local government to discriminate in it's um Policies. So with that, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Brown has closed for the bill. The question
before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 520. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted, Has
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everyone voted? Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk.
Madam Clerk, please read the letters from the Senate. April 14, 2025, the, to the Honorable Sherry Sacks, dear Miss Stacks, the Senate respectfully requests to return to the Senate House Bill 1887, respectfully submitted or Ann Cornwell, Secretary of the Senate. April 14, 2025. Dear Miss Stacks, the Senate respectfully requests a return to the Senate, Senate Bill 596, respectfully submitted and Corwell, Secretary of the Senate, April 14th, 2025. Dear Miss Stacks, the Senate respectfully requests a return
to the Senate, Senate Bill 347, respectfully submitted and Corwell, Secretary of the
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Senate. Members, any objections to sending these? Bills back as requested by
the Senate. Representative Mayberry, for what purpose? I reject to SB 347 being sent
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back to the Senate rejection, you come to well and explain your rejection. Members,
it's, it's my bill, and there was going to be an amendment, but getting that amendment through on the other side and the amount of time to be able to have it before committee tomorrow was not gonna work out, and I would respectfully ask that we not send it back to the Senate because otherwise it's gonna
kill the bill. Um, I would like for
it to be heard in the house. Um, Health committee tomorrow. Representative Mayberry has explained the objection. Representative Rose, for
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what purpose? parliamentary inquiry. You're recognized. Thank you. Um, could you explain just
the process if this bill's recalled and we object or we reject that, what happens to the bill? Can it still
be heard in committee? Kind of what does this do to
its, uh, life. We'll, we'll consider each
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one with the objection, we'll consider each one of these individually. If you don't send one back, we will proceed as on course that it's on. I, forgive me, I'm not sure where exactly each three of those bills are. We just got the letters, but it'll continue where they are if you do. But it was ours, and I guess it was the understanding that it was done with
The understanding of all parties involved. And I believe Representative Mayberry was, we was notified. Representative Rose, you're recognized.
Thank you. And for our benefit, could you list those Senate bills again as well after, um, we follow through on this objection. Absolutely. Thank you. Representative Eaves,
for what purpose? You're recognized for a question. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. You said that that
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there was an amendment gonna be placed on it. What was the amendment?
The amendment was to, um, There was gonna be a 3-year Phase in for dental rates for dentist across the state for Medicaid. And we were going to narrow that down to just what was going to be the first phase. Um, but there's honestly, after talking to the dentist, They were afraid to add that amendment on there, that it would not be able to get back and essentially it would kill the bill and the dentist in the state of Arkansas.
told us this weekend they would like for the, the committee, the health committee, to hear all their reasoning behind that bill, and they want to be heard on the full. But Bill fearful that the amendment, sending it back to the Senate would just kill the bill, and they, they want the House committee to hear. But You're recognized. Whose amendment is it? It
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was an amendment I put together, but I, I don't want to
run it. The dentist is telling me they don't want to run it through the process is what you're saying. It, it, it was gonna be very much in jeopardy to even be able to present the bill and the dentists are in the dental association would like for me, um, after many Discussions and discussions on what could be done, possibly to get it. With the amendment back to the other side. And the dentist Association has told me they would like for the committee to hear. The full bill as is.
And I told him I want the committee to hear what the problem is, and that's all I'm asking is just. And if the committee wants to vote for it or against it, that is that committees, I, I just want to Keep
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in the process. Representative Richmond, for what purpose? Representing Mayberry, I believe
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this, this bill got 33 votes coming out of the Senate. And, but was that an agreement that it would be amended. In order for them to go ahead
and pass it out of the as the Senate. I, I'm not sure all the discussions that took place on the other side, I know that my dental association has told me that they very much would like for the full ho for the House committee, the Health Committee to hear the bill as is because they were fearful that if it got sent back to the Senate, the bill would die and We wouldn't be able to have any bill, and our dentist in the
state of Arkansas are dropping like flies carrying Medicaid, um. And we're gonna have pediatric. Uh Dentist around the state not carrying Medicaid. And special needs adults, and they want, they want their full story heard. And that's all I'm asking is for their full story to be heard tomorrow. Representative Pilkington, for
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what purpose? Question you're recognized. Thank you. So my understanding
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is the bill would then go back to the Senate Public Health Committee, is that correct? And,
but I had heard this morning that Centella couple was a meeting again, so if we do send it back, this would kill the bill that way. So it's better to keep it here. And let it go this way, then send it back for a committee that we're not even sure we'll actually meet.
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Would you agree with that statement? I agree. Thank you.
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Thank you. Representative Rose, for what purpose? Question, you're recognized. Thank you,
and I know we're here debating the merits of the objection. Um, just for the, uh, awareness for the house, and I've talked to Dennis in my district who are very supportive of this, but one
of the concepts is that if this doesn't happen, kind of the option for children who are on Medicare or Medicaid, apologize. Um. They'll be seeking treatment in emergency rooms. I'm hearing you speak that the reason why the
dentist around the state of Arkansas want this bill to be heard in its entirety in the original version in the house public Health Committee to decide if it needs to
be brought here so all of us can make a decision on it.
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Representative Ray, for what purpose? Question. I'm
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certain that I'm not the only person in this chamber that is confused on the process here, um, but I'm gonna ask my question for the benefit of everybody. A yes vote On the objection. is to not send it back to the Senate, correct? That is a no vote on the objection is to send it back to the Senate as they've requested. That is correct. OK, thank you.
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And with an and with there being an objection to the request of the letter, then we will separate these three and vote on them individually.
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Representative for what purpose? You think you didn't, or you maybe try dance through the the question a second ago. Who gave the amendment. Whose amendment are you trying to put on? I don't want to put an amendment on
anymore. It was an amendment that I prepared that I was
willing to put on the Dental Association was in agreement. We were going to put the amendment on. I do not want to put the amendment on. It was my amendment. I don't want this sent back to The Senate. I want it to be heard by the health committee tomorrow. I had another question, but I forgot. Thank you,
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sir. Representative Kavanaugh, for what purpose? Representative Mayberry, can I
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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just clarify, so you said it passed out with how many votes?
33 in the Senate, OK, but that was because you had agreed to amend it, was, was, was that the agreement? No, it passed the Senate. It
passed the Senate. It was in between the Senate and coming over here. That I was willing to put an amendment to lower the amount. Thinking that it would be easier to get it through. The house side. OK, but we don't have time to do
that, so I'm asking for this body to be able to hear, OK, but I'm just trying to
build the Senate side, but I'm trying to clarify when you ran the bill in committee, you made no agreement to amend it. I haven't run
the bill. It was on the Senate side, but no, there was no agreement. It ran on the Senate floor. Yeah, but in committee or on the floor, was there an agreement to amend it when it came to the house.
Not when it was passing the Senate side. After it
passed the Senate. Is when it came to me. With concerns, I will tell you there is a fiscal impact on it. That's when it came to me and I said, maybe it will be easier to get it through the house with a lower fiscal impact, and I was willing to do that. But I can't now. So I'd rather go for exactly the bill that passed on the Senate.
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confused? You're recognized. Since this is a Senate bill is, is
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Senate, Senator Penzo aware that of, of, of your objection. To my knowledge, yes, the last time
we spoke was Friday and we agreed that we would run it. As is on the House committee. So I'm, I'm just telling you that that was the last I heard. Representative McKenzie, for what purpose?
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Recognized. Uh, yes, so looking at the fiscal impact, it's, it's around $55 million over three years with this proposed amendment
have alleviated That current fiscal impact or lessen it fiscally fiscally. Again, I'm, I'm not
going to run that amendment. I would like for the full committee, and you're on that committee. No, OK, you're on mine. You're on education. Sorry.
To hear it. Sorry to have been confused. Um, I'd appreciate the House Health Committee having the opportunity to hear the bill that passed the Senate in its entirety. That is what our dentists have told me that they would like. I'm doing what the dentist in the state of Arkansas have told me they want done. The house will stand in recess for 5 minutes.
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The house will come to order. Our members Upon consultation with the Senate, the Senate sponsor on Senate Bill
596 has rescinded his request to have the bill sent back to the Senate. That's on Senate Bill 596. Without objection from this body, we will honor the request to send House Bill 1847 back to the Senate. Any objection?
Seeing no objections, uh, transmit House Bill 1847 back to the Senate. Representative Mayberry, you're recognized to go to the well. Thank you,
Mr. Speaker. Members, I'm really sorry. There obviously was some miscommunication. But upon now talking. To a variety of people. I would like for this bill to go back over to the Senate.
So that it can get back here for public health tomorrow with the amendment that I originally wanted to put on there. Um, and so I am removing my objection. To the transfer. members you've heard
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from Representative Mayberry as a House sponsor on Senate Bill 347. Without objection, we'll see on
Representative Brian S. Evans
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Senate Bill 347 back to the Senate. Seeing no objection, Madam clerk send Senate Bill 347 back to the Senate.
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And Clark, please read Senate Bill 574. Senate
Bill 574 by Representative Per to require municipality that operates
a waterworks system or sewage system to provide service to county property in certain instances. Representative Ferrier
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recognized to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr.
Speaker. Now, so this is already a common law practice that we're seeking to codify and create a standard moving forward. County property will be granted
access to municipality waterworks systems and all associated costs in health
department regulations will apply to the county. Uh, both the municipal League and the association of Counties have been to the table on this, and they do take a question from
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his friend now. Representative Kavanaugh, you're recognized
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for a question. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you,
Representative Perrier. I just want to make sure that in committee when this was ran, there was no example given of why this was needed. Is that, is this the correct one where there was no example of when any
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municipality was withholding. Not, not that we, I think we
did have some, you know, so this bills, you know, preemptive in nature. You know, I'm not aware of an ongoing issue, but it's my understanding there's been some awful legislation. OK. Thank you. Still, still don't have that great answer for you, but I do appreciate
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the question. All right, I would appreciate a good vote. Representative Perrier has explained
the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
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Representative Perrier is closed for the bill. Questioned before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 574, repair the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted. Because everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
The vote of 68, yeah, 10 nay, and 13 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 571.
Civil 571 by Representative Perrier to amend the law concerning municipal building and zoning regulations and to prohibit a municipality from enforcing
buildings and zoning regulations on county property. Representative Perry, you're recognized. Thank
you, Mr. Speaker. So this is kind of a companion bill. It's the Kind of the same thing, already a common
law practice, we're seeking to codify and create a standard moving forward. This one is county building codes will Mm Fran's ready to go. County building codes will apply to
county-owned buildings, utilized for public use inside a municipality. Again, both municipal League and the Association of Counties have been on the table without opposition. Representative Kavanaugh, you're recognized. Thank you, Representative Perrier, for answering my questions.
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You already know what it's probably gonna be. Um, so I just want to make sure I understand with this law, we're gonna pass that a county doesn't have to abide by the codes that are set in a
city, but I as a citizen of that city have to apply by those codes, but the county does not.
So, so a citizen, would you, would Would not. Yes, ma'am. Did I say that correctly? You, you're correct in what you were saying. This only applies to stuff for buildings for public use and that was brought up in committee. You would ask what county building would not be public use. And the answer would be if they leased it out to a private organized. If it was in that situation, they would have to abide by the city codes.
Follow up, but just for clarification, Me as a citizen, on my own
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property. And I'm going to build, I have to follow the guidelines of the city, but the county does not. Yes, ma'am. Thank you. So
again, this bill is Preemptive in nature. Um, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Perrier has explained the bill. Would anyone
like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Prayer is closed
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for the bill, questioned before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 571. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone
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voted. Was everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
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The vote of 32, yeah, 41 nay, and 17 present, the bill has failed. Madam Clerk, please
read Senate Bill 580. 580 by Representative Schultz to extend financing for purposes of vehicles and equipment for real
for a rural fire protection district. Representative
Schultz, you recognized to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this is pretty simple. The Arkansas, uh, rule for fire protection program currently has over 5 700. I'm getting tied
tongue tied this morning. Rule of fire protection program. Currently has over 700 firefighting vehicles in the field. As a second generation volunteer fireman in a rural area. I can speak to this program being the Lifeblood for many fire departments. These departments can currently, if they meet certain criteria, Finance up to $15,000 towards the purchase of these vehicles. All this bill proposes to do is
extend that financing piece from 3 years to a maximum of 5 years if it is approved by the Arkansas Forestry Commission. Representative Ward Law
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for what purpose? You're recognized. So I looked at this a
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couple of years ago, and the Constitution, don't let it go past 5. Is that not correct? It, yeah,
5 would be the maximum that this could go to. If, if this passes right now, it's at 3.
Representative Jeff Wardlaw
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All right, and I can't remember whether there's 3 or 5, so I'll sit down and look
that up, but That was the problem. They asked to do this a few years ago and one of the issues was it was constitutionally held. And the only way to do it was through a constitutional. Abides by that or doesn't abide. All I know is
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we're trying to push it out from 3 to
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5 for what purpose? Question, sir. You're recognized.
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Representative Charles, most everything within the county now is 5 years already, isn't that right, sir? I believe that's correct. Saying
no other questions, I would ask for a good vote. Thank you. Representative Schultz has
explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Schultz is closed for
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the bill. Question before the House is the passage of
Representative Brian S. Evans
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Senate Bill 580. Prepare the machine, Madam clerk. So everyone voted. As everyone
voted. Cast up the ballot. A vote of 95 yeah, 0 nay, and 0 present, the bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 406. 406 by Representative Warren
to require a county recorder to verify certain information before recording a deed to real estate. Representative Warren, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, this bill
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was a result of a joint effort with the circuit clerks and the Arkansas Land Title Association. In an effort to counter the effects of property fraud in Arkansas. I'm in the business where I've seen a lot of, uh, deeds that have gotten filed in the last couple of years, people that don't even own the property or deeding property as if they do own it and it's caused a lot of trouble in the real estate business. So what this bill will do is
it's going to require an owner of record to present a valid ID to record a deed. The ID will be redacted and filed with the deed, but the ID will be under seal and not viewable for the public. This is not a, an Answer for everything, but I think it is a great step. Representative Warren has explained the bill. Would anyone
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like to speak against the bill? Representative Gonzalez, you're recognized to speak against the
Representative Justin Gonzales
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bill. Famous speaker, um, this bill came, came through City County Local. It has some issues. I understand the problem that they're trying to solve, um, and, and this is a decent attempt at it, but it leaves the door open for, for more fraud. If you'll look through the bill, there are exemptions for people who don't have to present an ID
and it would be very simple for somebody to just create a letterhead claiming that they're, um, an attorney, a real estate broker, real estate agent, representative of bank, mortgage company, or anything else on this list. So I don't really think it accomplishes what it's trying to accomplish, um, but the honest people who are trying to record a deed will have to present their real driver's license and have that copied and put on record with, with their deed unredacted, um, I think it's a good attempt. It's just, uh, kind of a poorly written bill
doesn't, doesn't solve the problem it attempts to solve, so I'd appreciate a no vote. Thank
you. Representative Gonzalez has spoke against the bill. Would anyone like to speak for the bill? Against the bill Representative Warren, you're recognized to close for your
Representative Les Warren
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bill. Thank you. OK, in the In the real estate business right now,
all you have to do is mail in. A deed and it gets filed. And You don't have to show anything,
and I agree with, uh, Representative Gonzalez. There are still some flaws in this, but we have a lot of fraud being Uh, accomplished in the state. And we have 0 restrictions or barriers in the way to stopping it. Uh, Senator Clark got me involved in this late in the session. Uh, I do believe that there's a lot more to do, but I think at least if you have to present a driver's license and go in and record it in person.
That it's at least going to slow this down. I intend to continue in the land title group and the circuit clerks continue to uh plan to continue working on this. I think it is at least a good first step, and I would appreciate Representative Warren is closed for
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the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 406. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
So everyone voted. Does everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. vote of 51 years, 31 nays,
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and 11 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clark, please read Senate Bill 533.
533 by Representative way to provide for the regulation of consumable hemp products by the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board and to amend the Arkansas law to allow
regulation and purchase of consumable hemp products. Representative Gazaway, you're
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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recognized to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, before I begin, I want to Direct your attention back 2 years ago. When this House voted overwhelmingly. To pass Senate Bill 358, which prohibited certain hemp products that contained poisonous substances. And we did that with over 80 votes.
Because there were these products that were being sold to children
that children were getting high on. And I want to remind you about some of the incidents that we were seeing back then. October 2022, 7 middle school students fell ill after ingesting Delta THC gummies. Symptoms reported included vomiting, dizziness, slurred speech, 3 required medical attention, 3 were kept at school. Or 4 were kept at school.
2021, this occurred in Tennessee. The Tennessee Poison Control Center reported 115 cases. Of accidental delta 8 THC overdoses with approximately 30% involving children under the age of 5. Effects in children can be severe leading to hallucinations, severe vomiting, and unconsciousness. May 2022, Virginia, a tragic incident occurred where a 4 year old boy died. After consuming a large amount of Delta 8 THC gummies.
The mother was subsequently charged with murder, highlighting the potential dangers of these products. February 2024 after we passed our bill, but in Georgia, maybe they should have had a bill like ours. 31st grade students were hospitalized after ingesting Delta 8U delta 8 infused candy at school. Another Georgia 2024 3 1st graders hospitalized, I'm sorry, same, same event after ingesting Delta 8 infused candy at school and then Arkansas, April 2023,
in-home daycare owner faced charges where two Children ages 2 and 15 months consumed gummies while in her care, both tested positive for THC. There's a reason why we overwhelmingly passed this law. In 2023. We banned these products. We did not just regulate these products. And I want to give you one more example. This was an email that came in in 2023 when we were considering this law. To the Attorney General's
office. I'm contacting you regarding Delta 8. My 114 year old son almost lost his life Saturday, April 1st, 2023, after taking one hit. Off a vape pen that had Delta 8 in it. My son had a seizure 15 hours later after being peer pressured. Into hitting a vape. That contained delta 8. What can I do? As a concerned parent, And help protect our children.
I saw on your website where you're trying to make this illegal. And we did. Thankfully, we did a good thing. The bill that I have before you. Simply clarifies what we did in 2023 when we, again, overwhelmingly. passed our law regulating these products. Now there's you, there's been a lot of questions you've probably heard a lot of things about what this bill does or what it doesn't do. And so I want to be clear, there are 3 types of hemp
products that were regulating with this bill. Number one, industrial hemp. What is that? That's baling wire, that's the type of hemp that's used in home construction. That's the type of hemp that's not capable of producing intoxicating effects. It doesn't have any THC quantity in it. And as long as it complies with the Arkansas Industrial Hemp Act that we passed, I believe, in 2018. There's no problems with it. This does not touch industrial hemp, number one. So if you've heard anything to the contrary, that's not true.
Secondly, consumable hemp products. And so I want to talk to you about this. This is what you've probably heard from people around the state where they talk about their lotions and potions, their facial creams, the, uh, lotions that someone has that they put on their knees that my knees have never felt better since I've started putting CBD oil on them. Does this bill ban those? Does this bill prohibit those? No, it does not. No, those products, the, the facial creams, the lotions, the potions, all of that is not prohibited under this bill so long as
It does not have a CBD to THC ratio greater than 15 to 1. OK? So as long as it does not exceed a 15 to 1 CBD to THC ratio, it is not illegal under this bill. All those stores in your districts that sell these types of products are still going to be able to sell these types of products. They can't be marketed as having an intoxicating effect. OK, so that's important. And they can't be capable of producing intoxication because that's what this bill clarifies is banned.
CBD Delta 8, whatever type of hemp derived synthetic product that we're talking about that's capable of producing intoxication is banned under this bill, but the consumable hemp products that I just talked about that do have a certain, uh, ratio of THC in them. But not capable of producing intoxication are legal and carved out of the definition of intoxicating hemp products. So I want to make that clear. That generally is what the bill
does. It clarifies the good law that we passed in 2023. But we need to do that because these intoxicating hemp products that are being sold. I want to give you an idea, law enforcement encounters people at traffic stops, and they have the, they have these products and law enforcement doesn't know, is this legal marijuana? What is this product that, that the person has, and they'll say, well, it's Delta 8. Well, it's some type of legal consumable. We want to make sure that we've clarified that if it's capable
of producing an intoxicating effect, it's banned under this bill. One of the other questions that you've heard, I'm sure is, how does this affect the lawsuit? If we pass this bill, is this going to affect the lawsuit? No, it's not. Why will this bill not affect the lawsuit? Because this is a trigger bill. This bill only becomes effective under one of 4 conditions. So And I want to be clear, I want to make sure that I get those to you correctly. One,
A final judgment in the case of Bioen LLC at all versus Sanders. And any subsequent appeals, dockets and actions concerning. Act 6:29 of 2003, upholds the legality of Acts 6:29 of 2003. So in other words, the state wins the lawsuit. This bill will become effective if the state wins the lawsuit. The state never wins that lawsuit, does not become effective. It would also become effective under 3 other circumstances where Congress acts. If Congress, you know, explicitly delegates the authority to the
states to more stringently regulate these products, that this bill would take effect or if Congress amends to existing laws in the, uh, Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 with the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. If Congress amends those laws, then this bill becomes effective. If one of those 4 events does not happen, This bill does not become effective. So it cannot affect the lawsuit. This would be like saying when we passed the trigger laws on
abortion, that we were somehow gonna upset Roe versus Wade or pending appeals that we had no. Why did that not affect the appeals that were pending through our federal courts because our law didn't become become an effect unless it was triggered by Roe versus Wade being overturned, and this law will not go into effect. It will not affect the lawsuit unless we win the appeal or Congress acts in one of the three ways that I just described. So all of this Talk that you've heard about this is going to affect the lawsuit. No, it doesn't. The Attorney General's office has advised that they strongly
believe that, and it's clear from the bill that that's the case. This bill was drafted. Uh, in consultation with the Department of Health. The Attorney general strongly supports this bill and the Arkansas prosecuting attorneys Association supports the criminal provisions of this bill. This is a good bill that just builds upon the good work that we did
in 2023 banning these products that are harming children and Arkansans across the state. And
so with that, I'm happy to answer any questions.
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Representative McKenzie, for what purpose? Question you're recognized. Representative Gazaway, we had a long and spirited discussion about this bill and rules. I did want to get additional clarity as to why one of the triggers, uh, for enacting the, the bill as relevant to Act 6:29 of 2023. Why is it one of the triggers in the event of a um failure or of a loss in the 8th Circuit, um, to your logic and what you just talked about, it seems incumbent upon us to protect children and to have strong regulator.
laws in place, but in the event the Eighth Circuit doesn't agree with the state of Arkansas. Why isn't it uh necessary for us to create some regulatory framework underneath this in
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the event that our law is kicked out. So that's a good
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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question, and that was one of the things that we did in the 2023 laws, we built in a regulatory framework in the event that the ban Which was obviously the favored policy of this body in the event that the ban was struck down, there's a regulatory framework in the 2023 law that will take effect if that's the case. And
so if the court strikes down our ban, Then the regulatory framework from 2023 will be in
place. Representative more for what purpose? You're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
Representative Kendra Moore
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Speaker. Representative Gazaway, just to be clear, this only kicks into effect after the judge has ruled in favor of the current lawsuit. This does not apply to if the court rules in favor of the injun this is not a part of the injunction itself, correct?
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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Well, so this law will be triggered if there's a
final judgment. In that, in the case that, that we're discussing, Biogen versus Sanders. And any subsequent appeals, dockets
Representative Kendra Moore
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or actions regarding Act
629. You're recognized the injunction, this law does not go into effect. That's correct. Thank you.
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Representative Long, for what purpose? You're recognized Representative
Representative Wayne Long
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Gassway, uh, in, in the health food stores, you know, you see a lot of advertisements for CBD, um, I'm not familiar with the ratios, those type products in the health food stores. Does this affect those? So
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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Without knowing the exact CBD to THC content that those products have, I can't say definitively. What I can say is that those products,
Of in and of themselves are not banned under this bill so long as they comply with a 15 to 1 CBD to THC ratio, and they don't have more than, I think it's 1 mL of THC. Uh, product. And so, Uh, those products themselves, lotions, creams, etc. will not be banned. The issue is, is that they, they would be banned if they are capable of producing an intoxicating effect. And I think the science on it, and I don't claim to be a chemist, but the
point is, I think the science on it is if it's a 15 to 1 CBD to THC ratio, and it doesn't have more than a certain amount of THC in it. kind of by definition, it's not like able to produce an intoxicating effect. It can't be marketed to produce an intoxicating effect. And so as long as they're complying with those, uh, standards that are set forth in the bill. They'll be able to sell those products. Paula You're recognized I
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wasn't sure what's the current permit fee. I noticed that the permit fee
under this would be $5000 for retailers, wholesalers, and, uh, manufacturers. It's correct. It's a $5000
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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fee. My understanding is that that's one time, it's not like an ongoing fee, and that's similar to what we charge, uh, those who sell cigarettes is, is what I've been told. It, but currently that that's,
Representative Wayne Long
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that's not being charged, is that correct? Well, our law has been
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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enjoined. I can't remember what the 2023 law said specifically about a fee, but, uh, you know, that's
ultimately where those who were involved in the drafting of this bill, again, in the consultation with the Department of Health. Uh, ultimately landed. But the reason I
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was asking it, my, my, my mother had dementia and we, we'd get CBD oil for her, and it seemed to help her agitation, that type of thing. And I was afraid with a $5000 fee, you know, most health food stores, which is like, you know, I'm out kind of deal. So that's why I want to know. Thank you, sir. Representative Eaton, for
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what purpose? Question, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
Representative James Eaton
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Speaker. Yesterday or the other day in Ribbon tax we had interesting conversation from a store owner, and I'm uneducated on this. Are there medicinal purposes? No, again, I think the issue
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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about the consumable hemp products that
are allowed under this law is the, the primary question is not whether or not they have medicinal properties.
The question is, do they fall within the definitions of, uh, CBD to THC ratio and a certain amount of THC allowed in them, uh, medicinal properties, I don't think is something that's necessarily contemplated by this bill. But the point is, is that there are products that people are using. Like, like many of us have heard, I got this CBD oil and started putting it on my knees and my knees have never felt better. I got this CBD cream and I started putting it on my face and I looked 20 years younger. A lot of that is not going to be
affected by this bill so long as, again, it meets those requirements. What is prohibited by this bill and just to be clear, is people who are buying this stuff at gas stations and getting high with it. People that are getting flowers that have been soaked in, uh, Uh, CBD hemp derived synthetic oil and product that they're smoking and they're getting as high as they would if they were buying marijuana off the street or? Uh, things of that nature and so
that's specifically what this bill is, is targeting. Representative Rye, for what
Representative Johnny Rye
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purpose? Question, sir. You're recognized. Representative Jim. We do need to make a difference in what we're talking about. The one that you have to actually buy a medical card. For THC that and this are two different objects. Is that not right, sir? Yeah, it's a
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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great point. I'm, I'm glad that you asked that because One of the arguments is, is that when you can buy this stuff at
gas stations in vials and put it on some plant and go smoke it. If you can get it at a gas station, that's essentially recreational marijuana. And to your point, there's a big difference between medicinal marijuana, which the voters of this state approved, which is highly regulated under, made under strict protocols and the stuff that people are buying at gas stations, that is, it's not regulated and it is essentially the equivalent of recreational marijuana, which I would point out the voters rejected when it was on the ballot recently, so that's a great question. Thank
you very much. Representative Duffield, for what purpose? Question. recognized. Representative Gasaway,
Representative Matt Duffield
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I've got a question here from a constituent that had
a few concerns on the bill. The question says on, on page 6, line 3, you define a consumable hemp product is having to have less than 1 mg of THC per container, not for serving. If a full spectrum CBD product has a ratio of 25 to 1 CBD to THC and is non-intoxicating, but exceeds the 1 mg per container limit.
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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Would it still be illegal under this bill? Well, it's been a while since I've had chemistry, but, um, I, I'm really not sure of the answer to that. I mean, if it exceeds 1 millimeter of THC per product. I think it would not be allowed. That's one of the requirements. And then the ratio again is 15 to 1
CBD to THC. Again, I don't propose to be a chemist, but, um, Sure we can find out from people that know that better than me. Representative McKenzie, for what purpose? Question, you
Representative Brit McKenzie
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recognized. Thank you. I'll refrain from asking the question that leader Beatty asked me, wanted me to ask in regards to the CBD is what helps you keep your youthful vigor or your complexion, but rather, I would love to know if you have, and I would assume that you don't, but if you could, I would appreciate it, understand the fiscal impact of the litigation that's going on for the last 2 years because in a sense, if something were to get stayed, we can't control the variable of plaintiffs and tall building lawyers, uh, from wanting to file suit against the state for anything we doing the hemp business, but if you had any idea of how much the
litigation has cost the state up to this point, so we could get an idea if this were to be relitigated, how much
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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it would cost the taxpayers. Yeah, it's a good question and just, you know, in response, I don't know the answer to that. I do know that the Attorney General strongly supports this bill and whatever amount of money that it's caused the, the state of Arkansas to have to spend in terms of defending the ban that we tried to put in place to protect children so that children aren't having seizures and dying and suffering all, all the severe effects of what these products are capable
of producing, whatever that amount is, and I don't know the answer to it. It was worth it.
All right, seeing no further questions, I appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Gazaway has explained
the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill, Representative Gazaway is closed for the bill, question before the House is the
Chair
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passage of Senate Bill 533. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
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Everyone voted everyone voted. Cast up the ballot
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The vote of 72 ye, 8 nays, and 7 present. Bill is passed.
Members, I want to go back on the calendar. I want to go back
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one page. Madam Clark, please read Senate Bill 480.
Center 4, 80 by Representative Wing to amend the law concerning the investment of state funds. Representative Wayne, you're recognized.
Thank you Mr. Speaker. This is a cleanup bill. Uh, most of the language that was used with
the treasurer's office and that's where this bill came from was the treasurer's office came from the banking code, didn't really apply to the treasurer's office, so we're cleaning that up. One other thing that we're doing in this bill is, uh, taking the rating service. We can, uh, some of our state banks only have one rating service, uh, rather than 2. And so this allows us to be able to use some of our state banks for some of our lower level investments. Any questions?
Representative Wing has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative
Chair
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Waing is closed for the bill, question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 480. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. I know bingo, right? Cast up the ballot.
The vote of 97 y, zero nay, and 0 present. The
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bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 481.
481 by Representative Wardlaw to create a more sustainable system of property insurance for public schools. Represent Ward Law,
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you recognized to explain the bill. I
Representative Jeff Wardlaw
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chair, same bill we passed. Representative Wardlaw has explained the
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bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill. for the bill
Chair
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Representative Ward Law is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 481. Prepare the machine, Madam Clark. Members, your one vote is for the bill and the
emergency clause. So everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
Chair
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The vote of 90, 3 nays, and 5 present. You have passed the
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bill and the emergency clause. Madam Clerk, please read
Senate Bill 447. It's going to be a 4:47 by Representative Hawkes who require permitted common carriers to submit reports detailing shipments of alcoholic beverages into the state.
Representative RJ Hawk
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Representative, to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker,
colleagues, this is not an alcohol bill, as many
of you have come to me to ask about, but what it is, it is a data collection bill and right now it's illegal to ship alcohol outside of wine into the state of Arkansas. And so after talking with DFNA as well as FedEx, UPS, the Arkansas Trucking Association, uh, the liquor retailers and wholesalers, we've all just, they all got together and said, why don't we do like 18 other states and have a data input from all the shippers to find out where it's coming from for.
Future uh legislation. So basically, all it does is like FedEx and UPS or USPS, they have to file a quarterly report to say where the alcohol's coming from. Now, one thing to put in there, no consumer data is going to be put into the quarterly report, so you're not gonna have a consumer's name and address on there. All we're doing is saying where the alcohol's coming from and so that way when we come back in future sessions, we'll be able to find out how much is actually coming into the state of Arkansas and uh be able to tax that appropriately.
Chair
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Representative Ray for what purpose? Question recognized Representative
Representative David Ray
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Haw, you alluded to Representative McKenzie's bill that legalized the direct shipment
of wine. That sort of makes me wonder how useful these reports will be because, so my question is, Will these reports have any way of differentiating between legal shipment of alcohol and illicit shipment of alcohol. Yes sir, it will. So according to
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DFNA and and what other the other 18
Representative RJ Hawk
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states have done is it'll it'll categorize what the shipment is, so whether it be hard alcohol, whether it be beer, whether it be wine, things of that nature. It'll be all categorized. It'll also say the amounts that are coming in. So in that quarterly report, when they, when that goes to DFNA everything will be laid out. So that they, we can request those reports when they're done. Representative Richardson,
for what purpose? Question. You're recognized. So Representative Hawk, so why is that
data important? What, what do you what do you do with the data that you're collecting?
Representative RJ Hawk
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Yeah, so really what we want to find out is how much is actually going on illegally in
the state. That's number one. So secondly, is like right now because we just talked about, the only alcohol that can be shipped into the state of Arkansas is wine, right? And so if we see that there's an influx, we know that we're missing out on revenue in the state tax wise. So when we go to do other policy and things
of that nature, we'll actually have data to back up those policies. adjustments. Follow up, you're recognized. So you'll be capturing data.
Of liquor that's being transported via FedEx, UPS, even if they're going to a licensed distributor? No, this is only to residential, like, so when it's
Representative RJ Hawk
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being shipped to like a residence, things like that. We're not talking about to the, to the shippers in there or to the wholesalers, things of that nature. It's only going to residents.
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Representative Kavanaugh, for what purpose? You're recognized. So if it's illegal
to ship those in the state of Arkansas. How are you going to know that they're being
shipped to an individual because if it's illegal, how are you going to know that there's liquor in
Representative RJ Hawk
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there unless you open the package. So, and I, I, this is just coming to me from UPS and FedEx and and whenever they pick it up from the, the person that's sending it, right? They log it on their logbooks. So let's hypothetically say it's X, Y, Z, or wines or X, Y, Z vodka, then they're gonna log that on their books and say, OK, this is the one category and we're taking it to a residence in Arkansas. We're taking it to a business.
If the business is on there, that doesn't have to be sent to DFNA. It's only for a residential. stuff. That's up,
Mr. Speaker. You're recognized. OK. A lot of these places sell other things than liquor. They sell decanters, they sell products that are not legal in the state. So you're gonna say anything that these people ship, you're gonna include as
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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being shipped illegally when they're not. So how are you going to distinguish that I'm, to my knowledge, it's just
Representative RJ Hawk
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liquor itself. It's not the cantors and it's not accessories, things like that. To my knowledge, and from what DFNA said, what the other 18 states have done it's on liquor shipments when it comes into the state because it's illegal right now. Follow up again, Mr. Speaker.
Yes, ma'am. Thank you. But again, unless you open that package, how are you gonna know it's a bottle of vodka or it's a decanter. That I
Representative RJ Hawk
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guess would be on the reporting rules whenever DFNA makes those rules for the reporting, they would be the ones that decipher that. I, I don't know. I'm, I'm, I'm, I, I
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don't know the answer to that. OK, thank
you. Representative Waters for what purpose? Question, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Is
Representative Jeremy Wooldridge
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there any, uh, thing here that if DFA gets this report, we realize that something's being shipped in illegally, then what happens? They have a duty to turn this over to the Attorney General's office or a prosecuting attorney or just we know people are breaking the law and there's not anything that we're gonna do about it as a next step. Yes, sir. So
Representative RJ Hawk
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no, there's no enforcement as far as to man. It's all for us. So whenever we go to make policy, the next
session, we'll have that data to be able to whenever somebody. says, well, how much of this is actually happening in our state. We'll have the, the data for that. And I would appreciate a good vote.
Representative Hawke has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill, Representative McKenzie, you're recognized to speak
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against the bill. Mr. Speaker, and I just, because
Representative Brit McKenzie
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the wine bill was mentioned a couple of times, I thought I'd clarify the, uh, direct shipment wine bill that we all passed. Thank you all for that support. Um, it does create within the
license, the requirement for, um, those who obtain the license to send a quarterly report to ABC, which is a division of DFNA, um, on the quantities. Again, not individual packages or parcels, um. Beyond that, uh, I, I don't, I, I don't want to speak against the bill out of malice. I just think that this is a bit, a little bit of a bridge too far. And I, I'm not speaking for myself. I know Representative Jeremiah Moore has potentially bought spirits in uh uh uh on secondary markets. And for those that have, uh, you know, who are
enjoying. For those who enjoy, let's say like Kraft bourbon, um, if you want to elude, um, the feds and the G-men. What you do is you say that those packages contain olive oil or barbecue sauce. So I understand the intent and I do think if, if all brokers were honest and this wouldn't be needed because people would be turning themselves in by labeling the type of package that is being sent, um, but unfortunately, those ne to dos never actually tell us what they're really shipping. So in, in conjunction with the wine bill that we just passed and as well as my information again through
represented more. I, I just don't think this does what we really intended to do, and I would appreciate
no vote. Represent McKenzie has spoke against the bill. Would anyone like to speak for the bill? Against the bill Representative Kavanaugh, you recognize
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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I speak against the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I really do hate to come down here, but here's my concern,
when something is being shipped, and it's being shipped to you legally because you're buying accessories or decanters or merchandise, and it's because it's coming from a distillery, they're automatically gonna think that you're shipping liquor. Well, the only way I know this report's gonna be any good is unless somebody opens up my package and inspects it. And that is a concern I have that we don't need to be going down that route. They should not be opening up and inspecting packages. Thank you.
Representative Kavanauh spoke against the bill. Would anyone like to speak for the bill?
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Against the bill, Representative Wardlaw, you're I speak
Representative Jeff Wardlaw
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against the bill. I just don't understand if we're
not going to go after the bad actors like Representative Moore's accused of. Then what's the purpose? So the revenue revenuers don't have a job because we're not gonna give
this to the revenues. I don't understand why we need this. Representative Ward Law spoke against the bill. Would anyone like to speak for the
Representative RJ Hawk
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bill? Representative Paul, you recognized clothes for your bill. Colleagues, I'll be quick. Like at the end of the day, we know illegal shipping is happening in Arkansas and right now our local distributors, our local liquor stores are paying the taxes. And so why isn't it fair that we at least know the date of what's coming in from out of state, so we take care of them, so everybody's on the same playing field. This data is just for us
for whenever we do, uh, future policy on alcohol and with that I would
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appreciate a good vote. Representative Hawke is closed for the bill, question before the House is the passage. Of Senate Bill 447, prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted As everyone voted, cast up the
ballot. But of 23, 49 nays, and 20 present, the bill has failed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 611. 11 by
representative Eubanks to amend the Social Media Safety Act. Representative
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Eubanks, you're recognized to explain your bill.
Representative Jon S. Eubanks
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, members, uh. 2 years ago in the last session, we passed the governor's, uh,
social media Safety Act, trying to protect our, uh, Youth and this the state from the ill effects of, uh, A lot of the things that they view on social media. Unfortunately, the courts didn't agree with us. Uh, this bill amends that bill and strikes all the language that the, uh, the courts, uh, found objectionable, uh, In this bill, it does include, uh, definitions, it changes the, the age for a minor down to from
18 to 16. It, uh, Addresses. Reasonable age verification. It gives the Attorney General some powers in order to, uh, take action against the social media that is not following what the, what is included in this bill. It It sets us the fault. Options, uh, things like notifications to an Arkansas user who is a minor, uh, other
than for safety or privacy related alerts. It it restricts them between the
Representative Jon S. Eubanks
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like I said, it has various other definitions that tried to extend safety to our miners, and with that, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Eubanks has explained the bill. Would anyone like to
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speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Eubanks is closed
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for the bill, question before the House is the passage of Senate bill. 611, prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted. As everyone voted Cast
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nays, and 1 present. The bill is passed. Members of the request of Representative Hawk will pass
over Senate Bill 445 today. Madam Clark, please read Senate
Bill 369. 369 by Representative Wing to repeal the computer and electric equipment recycling grants and to repeal the computer and electronic recycling fund. Representative Wayne, you're recognized to present your bill. Thank you Mr.
Chair
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Speaker. What this bill does, this comes to us from
A&E. This was a program that was started 20 years ago to kind of advertise the fact that we had something called e-waste. That program has served its purpose, and now the administration of the grant exceeds the benefit of the grant. And so what, uh, that we're still e-wasting, by the way, uh, from a government standpoint, all of our e-waste is still going to be recycled, but the grant has long since, uh, lived out its purpose. Representative Wing has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill?
Chair
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for the bill. Representative Wah is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 369, repair the machine, Madam Clerk. As everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 94 yeah,
zero nay, and 4 present, the bill is passed. Members, I'm gonna go back to
the beginning of the Senate bills. Madam clerk Please read Senate Bill 90. Senate Bill 90 by Representative Brooks to
require members of the public to be afforded the opportunity to present public comment at each meeting of school district board of directors. Representative Brooks, you're recognized
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to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Colleagues, this is just a fairly simple good government transparency bill. Uh, obviously, we are
required within our rules of, of committees to take public comment on bills to He matters, uh, that have come before our constituents. This is just taking that down to our, our most local level, which is our school board, just uh requiring that the school board, uh, must have a comment period to allow public to comment on the school board matters that come before them, uh, have to allow at least 3 minutes for that to happen. Uh, the person has to be, uh, involved in school. And, uh, the school community in
some way, be a parent, be a member of the community. Uh, and then also they're allowed to have a signup sheet, uh, to, to kind of regulate that if the comment goes any longer than 30 minutes, they can move it to after the the uh school board meeting. And with that, I'd appreciate a good vote.
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Representative Brooks has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill. Representative Brooks is closed
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for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 90, prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
So everyone voted, as everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. With the vote of 81 e, 10
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nays, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk,
please read Senate Bill 500. 500 by Representative Hall to amend the law concerning Levy districts and allow a Levy district. Created by an act of General Assembly to adopt procedure concerning the collection of assessments. Representative Paul, you're
recognized to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues. What this bill does is the Crawford County bill, uh, in 1909, the, uh, Crawford County uh levee District was created, and back then, uh, the levy fees were, uh, voluntary and, uh, today, nobody wants to volunteer to pay their fees. So instead, we're gonna make it, we'd like to make it where, uh, the tax collector, uh, like a lot of other districts, collects it instead. questions.
Representing Meeks, for what purpose? Question, you're recognized. Thank you, sir. So
I just want to understand we're gonna go from a voluntary tax to a forced tax. Is that kind of the idea here? Well, What's happening
right now is like when they have to do updates on the levye, uh, the state's having to pay for it and so
your taxes are paying for Crawford County levies, and we don't think that's right. The people that's actually, you know, protected by the levy there, like every other levee district has to pay their own,
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own, uh, taxes for that. And that's why we're wanting to do that.
All right, thank you. Appreciate a good vote. Representative Hall has explained the bill. Would anyone like
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to speak against the bill? For the bill. Representative Hall is closed for the bill. Question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 500. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted?
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As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. By a vote of 86 years, 1 nay, and
7 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clark, please read Senate Bill 478. it before 78 by Representative Hall to
create the Arkansas Diesel Engine Freedom Act of 2025 and to prohibit state enforcement of federal regulation of certain types of diesel engines. Representative all you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues. Uh, what this one
does is all you farmers and ranchers and uh construction, uh, folks know. This is called diesel exhaust fluid. And in 2008, they mandated that all diesel engines, uh, by the time I, I do believe in 2015, had to have this diesel exhaust fluid put in, uh, when you run your, uh, machinery and, uh, what this does is would make it where you do no longer have to do that in the state of Arkansas. And a lot of the tractor dealerships, they're really interested in this because
they're having to go back and uh sell a lot of used equipment instead of the new equipment. And they think that by doing this, that, uh, they'll be able to sell a lot of the, the new tractors with uh out using diesel fuel. Now, you cannot take this tractor to Oklahoma. You can't take it to Texas. You can't take it to Missouri, uh, you know, this is only for inside the state of, of Arkansas. And currently, Oklahoma and Texas are also working on this legislation as well.
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Representative Steinel, for what purpose? Question, you're recognized. So is this
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a farmer or a uh business to delete a tractor. You, yes, you can
unless it's still under warranty because that'll still void your warranty that you signed up with, with the uh dealership. But
if it's out of uh warranty and that's what you wanna do in the state of Arkansas, yes, that's what this would do. Thank you. prescription to Meeks
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for what purpose? Question. Recognized. Thank you and thank you for taking the question. So, reading
the title, this is a scenario I'm not familiar with, uh, prohibiting state enforcement of federal regulations. So does the
federal government, if we tell our local farmers, hey, you don't have to do this. Can federal agents come into the state and still find them, you know, I imposed penalties on them, uh, because this is still a federal regulation. The federal regulation really
was more of a, uh, interstate commerce, then, uh, Than anything else.
OK, follow up, you're recognized. Uh, and so my, my, my second part is a lot of times when the federal government has rules and regulations when we have a state agency that takes over the enforcement of that. The federal government kind of backs down and lets us handle it, um, and they provide funding and things like that. Uh, are we in jeopardy of losing any
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of that if we do that, losing any
of that, we lose autonomy as a state to be
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able to regulate these things. None that I'm aware
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of. No. Representative Wooldridge, for what purpose? Question, you're
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recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So you mentioned farm equipment, uh, construction equipment. So to follow up on Representative Representative Siel's question, would this allow for a deletion of an, a regular diesel truck like a highway truck. Yes, it would as long as you didn't go across the
state line. So follow up. You're recognized. So, so you can delete your
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vehicle, but once you delete it, you can't
add it back to, to go across the state
line, so that would. Yeah, if you want to, as long as
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you're legal when you go across that state line. Follow up, recognized. So my understanding is when you delete it though, that can't be added
back, so you would in essence be confining yourself to the state of Arkansas. Well, if that, I, I'm not a deleting expert, so I would, uh, I'm
not a mechanic, yeah. I don't know. Representative Beck For what purpose? Question. You're recognized. So
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Excuse me, so this would just be as far as farm equipment is concerned. I bought my new John Deere tractor. Excuse me, uh, and it's got, it's, it's gonna come with all this stuff on it. And so I'm gonna have to run it until the warranty's out and then I can delete it. Yes, because I mean you can take it
off, but, you know, you, when you sign your contract, You run the risk of, you, you void
your warranty, you know, because that's the way all their warranties are written. So most people would, I mean, If you want to void your warranty, yes, you can take it
off. So thank you. Kavanaugh, for what purpose? We
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recognized thank you Representative Paul, can you just
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clarify for me, is this farm equipment or
is this gonna include passenger vehicles. that it includes passenger vehicles as well. OK, follow
up, Mr. Speaker. You're recognized. So if
we have a passenger vehicle, I'm just trying to work this out in my
little brain, and we have gone in and taken it off. We're driving around State Arkansas, but before I decide to go over to Oklahoma, Tennessee, Missouri. I've got to put it back on. Yeah, that's what we were talking about, but
I don't know once you delete it, if you can put it back on. I mean, more people
is gonna use this on farm equipment than anything else, than, than, than vehicles, you know, then, uh that's not what it says. No, but you can do that, yes. OK, thank you.
Representative Prayer, for what purpose? You're recognized.
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So wouldn't any law we had in Arkansas when you cross that line, they would follow the Arkansas law, and
if you're still registered in Arkansas, wouldn't that carry? Uh, I don't think so because
it's, uh, the death fluid because it's a federal law. You're recognized the potential to save farmers a
lot of money on cost of this is gonna save
farmers a lot of money on repairs, because these, what happens is, is what
injects the, what this is, it's urea. Typically, that's all this is. And so when it is injected in there, the equipment always rusts out, breaks down, uh, It's just a regulation we don't need in the farming sector. Uh, when you're going out there baling hay, you get out there and you think you got all your fuel and, and everything. And then you turn around and you're like, oh man, I'm out of debt fuel, and, and, uh, you know, it's a long ways to town to get it. It's just
another burdensome regulation that we have that we really don't need on the farmers.
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So, Representative Beck, for what purpose? Question, you're recognized. So how
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in there maybe some legal minds can help us out with this, but how would this, you know, we have federal roads and you're in Arkansas and you'll be operating these vehicles on federal roads there be any kind of conflict there that Supposedly not as long as we don't cross
the state line. OK Like they were. Thank
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you. Appreciate it good. of Hall has explained the bill.
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Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Representative Kavanaugh, you're
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recognized to speak against the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Not really speaking across the bill. I had a question if Representative Hall could answer it in his closing. If we're doing this for farm equipment. Then why did we include passenger vehicles. If we're doing it to help the farmers and to help them, and I'm all for
helping farmers do expenses. Why did we throw passenger vehicles in there when it's going to create a problem for all the passenger vehicle that they go across the line. That, if you could answer that in your closing. Representative Kavanaugh has
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spoke against the bill. And when I speak for the bill, Representative Andrews, you're recognized to speak for the
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bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this is an excellent bill. There's plenty of people
across the state in this country that are already deleting their pickup trucks. I mean, you look at the used car market, a 73y stroke or a 24 or 12 valve Cummings is the, the market values through the roof right now because the new diesels, they're unreliable. The, the death and the ERG systems, uh, make, make these diesels to where nobody wants to buy them. And, um They're, they're overburdensome. take first responder vehicles, for instance, uh,
counterpart has, uh, replaced the ERG valve, ERG system on one of the fire engines, 2 or 3 times already. And it's a 2016 model. So this overburdensome regulations on these diesel engines is just unnecessary, um, and this is a great bill. Thank you Representative Andrews has spoke
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for the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Representative McClure, you're
recognized to speak against the bill.
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Uh, I actually more of a question, Representative, I understand the rationale about the bill. I get it. I'm in a logging community would affect them greatly. But my question is, if this is going to be a state law and it's in conflict with the federal law, are we going to lose any federal funding that comes in through. Representative McClurera spoke against the
bill. Would anyone like to speak for the bill? Against the bill, Representative Hall, you were recognized to close for your bill.
I do not know of any federal funding that we will lose. Currently. And uh Representative
Kavanaugh, uh, It's just an EPA regulations, and that's why we're just trying to do away with it in the state of Arkansas. I mean, if they don't want to delete it on their
car, then don't delete it on their car. It's not like they have to do this. This is not mandated that you have to do it. So. That I'm good. Representative Hall is closed for the
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bill, question before the House is the passage of
Senate Bill 478. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted. laws. As everyone voted, cast up the ballot. With a vote of 86, 3 nay, and 6
present. The bill is passed. Members of the House will stand in recess until
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6:30 p.m. tonight. Madam Clerk, Please read committee reports. Mr. Speaker, your
Committee on Interns and commerce, to whom the House Bill 1746 vaguely reporting the same consideration here for terms the same recommendation that do pass concurrence and Amendment number one, respectfully submitted. Representative Steiner, Vice Chair. Mr. Speaker, we're your committee on insurance and commerce and who's the first
Senate Bill 437 vaguely reporting the same consideration here for time with the same recommendation that do pass this amendment number one, respectfully submitted. Representative Steiner, Vice Chair. Mr. Speaker, we are on Insurance and commerce to whom was heard Senate Bill 483, Senate Bill 583, Senate Bill 621.vague leave reporting the same consideration and hear return with the same recommendation that it do pass respectfully. submitted Representative Maddox, Chair, Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development, to whom referred Senate Bill 400, Senate Bill 568, beg leave report the same consideration here returns the same recommendation at do passively submitted Representative Lynch, chair, Mr. Speaker, of your committee on Agriculture, Forestry and
Economic Development to whom High School 1656 be leaving reportness and consideration here for time with the same recommendation that it do pass the concurrence in Amendment number 1 and Senate Amendment #2, respectfully submitted. Representative Lynch, chair, Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Education and who was the first that was about 1810 1484, 1642 vaguely report the same consideration here for time with the same recognition that do pass concurrence in Amendment number one, respectfully submitted. Representative Brooks, chair. Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Education and homes High School, 1812 vaguely report the same consideration here for terms the
same recommendation that DuP pass concurrence Senate Amendment number 1 and Senate Amendment #2, respectfully submitted. Representative Brooks, chair, Mr. Speaker, the Committee on Education, who was Cenel 6:25 beg leave reporting the same consideration here for time with the same recommendation do pass as amended number one and strictly submitted. Representative McKenzie, vice chair. Mr. Speaker, we your committee on City County and local affairs, to whom was referred House Bill 1555 vaguely reporting the same consideration here for terms same recommendation that do passing parents. Amendment 1 and Senate Amendment #2, respectfully submitted. Representative Gonzalez, chair,
Mr. Speaker, your committee on City, County, local affairs, to whom was referred House Bill 1701 bigly reporting the same consideration here for time with the same recommendation that it do pass the concurring Amendment. Number one, respectfully submitted. Representative Schultz, vice chair. Mr. Speaker, we your committee of
state agencies and Governmental Affairs to whom the House Bill 1243. House Bill 1352, House Bill 1524, House Bill 1604, House Bill 1694, House Bill 1800. Beguely reporting the same consideration here in
return the same recommendations do pass to concurrence. Amendment number one respectfully submitted Representative Rick Beck, Vice Chair. Mr. Speaker, we're your committee on state agencies and governmental affairs to whom the
House 1878, Senate Bill 489, Senate Bill 565, Senate Bill 608, Senate Bill 613, Senate Bill 614, Senate Bill 640, Senate Joint Resolution 11, vaguely reporting the same consideration here for time with the same recommendation do pass respectfully submitted. Representative Gasaway,
Chair. Mr. Speaker, your committee on state agencies and Government Affairs in whom the House 1797, vaguely reporting the same consideration here for returns, the same recommendation that do. the concurrency in Amendment number 1 and send Amendment #2, respectfully submitted Representative Rick Beck, vice chair. Mr. Speaker, the Acies and governments who was 491.
Thankly reporting the same consideration here in return the same recommendation day that do passes amendment number 1 was respectfully submitted. Representative Galaway, Chair.
The house will come to order. Members, as we approach, This evening's agenda and getting ready for tomorrow, we want to make sure that everybody is aware of the schedule moving forward and ahead. So we'd like to make committee announcements at this time. Are
there any committee announcements for tomorrow that you need to announce, Representative Kavanaugh. Uh, Rick, thank you,
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announcement. Rev and tax will meet at 10 a.m. and 1:51 tomorrow.
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Representative Underwood Judiciary at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. Representative
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Gazaway announcement, you recognize state agencies will meet at 10 p.m. tomorrow,
room 151. Representative Maddox, you're recognized. Insurance
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and commerce at one o'clock tomorrow, 149. Representative Holcomb,
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you recognized public transportation. We'll meet at
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10 a.m. in the morning, Mac B. Any other committee
announcements? Madam Clerk, will you please read the letter from
the Senate. April 14, 2025. Dear Miss Sexs to the Senate respectfully requests a return to the Senate, Senate Bill 596, respectfully submitted, and Cornwell, Secretary of the Senate. Representative McAloon, for what purpose? Let's hear
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your motion. I move that we pursuant to the letter
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from the Senate that we send Senate Bill 596 back to the Senate.
Proper motion is debatable. Please come to the well and explain your motion.
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Thank you, Speaker. Um, so this bill, it's a little bit confusing, but this bill was erroneously asked to be sent back earlier today, uh, because we weren't sure we were going to, but now the Senate sponsor has decided indeed we're going to send it back to the Senate in order to have it amended and sent back over here. So with that, I would ask for a good vote.
Representative McAlinden has explained a motion. Would anyone like to speak against the motion? For the motion, Representative
I was closed for the motion and the question before the house. The motion to send Senate Bill 596 back to the Senate. All in favor, say I. Any opposed name. The ayes have it. Please send Senate Bill 596 back to the Senate.
Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 519. Hold on a
second, we might be passing over that one.
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All right, Madam Clerk, please read Senate
Bill 535. It's about 5:35 by Representative Evans to create a
sales and use tax exemption for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and the Arkansas Museum
of Fine Arts Foundation. Speaker Evans, you are recognized
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to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members tonight I bring you Senate Bill 535 on behalf of Senator Hester. You've had the opportunity to visit the, uh, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Uh, you will have been a part of something very special for Central
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Arkansas. Uh, this shrine is quickly becoming an
integral piece of tourism for the central part of our state. Uh, I know with local support, it will continue to be invested upon and become a destination of
tourism. Uh, from all four corners of the United States. This exemption is a follow-up to the exemption that the legislature provided, uh, a couple of sessions back to Crystal Bridges up in
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Northwest Arkansas. Uh, I believe this is just a small piece of the puzzle on our part. Uh, it will be a nice vote of support to this museum, uh, and for the arts in
general here in Little Rock, and I would appreciate a good vote. Speaker Evans has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against
the bill, for the bill. Speaker Evans is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 535. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has
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everyone voted? As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk.
With 85 years, 7 nays, and 0 present. The bill has passed. Adam Clerk, please read
Senate Bill 431. 431 by Representative Richardson to amend the
Human Trafficking Act of 2013 to eliminate the statute of limitations for certain offenses to create safe harbors for victims and to prohibit certain sexually explicit products that resemble a
child. Representative Richardson, you are recognized to explain the
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bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, uh, Senate Bill 431 is another one of our human
trafficking bills. It's a good bill associated with, uh, adding, uh, or I should say removing the statute of limitation for the following offenses, sexual orientation of the victim. That was a minor at the time of the offense trafficking of persons, uh, patronizing the victim of human trafficking, grooming a minor for sex trafficking and traveling for the purpose of uh an unlawful sex act with a minor. In addition to that, this, uh, bill also, um, makes it illegal to possess, manufacture,
transport, or distribute child sex dolls, and with
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that, I would appreciate a good vote.
Representative Richardson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill.
Representative Richardson, are you closed for the bill? We'll take that as a yes. The question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 431. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
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As everyone voted, has everyone voted. Cast up the
ballot, Madam Clerk. With 92 years, zero nays, and 0 present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 342.2 by Representative Gonzalez to
amend the law concerning injuries to certain animals by dogs to authorize treble damages. Representative Gonzalez, you're recognized to explain the bill. Colleagues a little
while ago, I tried to kill one of Senator
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Clark's bills, and that didn't go too well. So now I'm gonna try to pass on. I hope this goes
better. Um, it just, if someone's, uh, dog attacks your livestock and allows you to collect, uh, trouble down. Appreciate a good up. Representative Gonzalez has explained the bill. Would
anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Gonzalez is
closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 342. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted?
As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 95, 0 nay, and 0 present, the bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 364. 364 by
Representative Womack to amend the law concerning violations and penalties related to contractors. Representative Womack, you are
recognized to explain the bill. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
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Members, this is a very simple bill that creates an avenue for contractors who may have performed a job outside the bounds of their license to, uh,
to be able to get paid under a couple of conditions. One of those is that they've squared with the contractor licensing board by applying for the appropriate license for that job. And 2 is they paid any and all fines assessed by
the country. Representative Cozart, for what purpose? You're recognized them
to make the customer that they work for, right, if they had a problem with that customer. That this bill
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doesn't address work that was not performed well. This, this only
addresses an avenue for when the work was performed well because of a licensing issue, the customer didn't have
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to pay the contractor, follow up, please. You're recognized you agree that this is a single, single. Type
situation carved out for someone special. Uh, not to my knowledge.
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I could give you a few different examples. Well, it,
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I know, I know that it is. So that's why
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you're this, you're bill, and I'm not I think it's a good deal.
Appreciate a good vote. Representative Womack has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
Representative Womack has closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 364. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted. Has everyone voted.
Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 66 years, 23 nays, and 4 present, the bill has passed.
Members, let's move back up the calendar to Senate Bill 519. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 519. Senate Bill 519 by Representative Wardlaw
to amend the standard non-furniture law for life insurance and to regulate the payment of interest on deferred payment of any cash
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surrender value according to the terms of the policy.
Representative Wardlaw, you're recognized to explain the bill. It's
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technical correction bill to the bill Iran earlier in the session about life insurance. This just fixed in a fixed a few technical issues with it. Appreciate a good vote.
Representative Wardlaw has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the
bill, Representative Ward law is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 519. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
As everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 93 years, zero nay, and 0 present, the bill has passed.
Senate Bill 458 by Representative Clowney to require a court to consider the impact of factors such as trauma and involvement with the child welfare system on a person who committed a crime as a minor during
a transfer or sentencing hearing. Representative Clowney, you're recognized
to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this is part of a package of bills, um, designed to just improve our juvenile justice system. This one simply requires that judges take into account a child's adverse childhood experiences, um, trauma such as things like being victims of sexual trafficking
or, um, sexual assault when, uh, deciding whether to transfer them to an adult court or in the process of sentencing. I'd appreciate a good vote.
Representative Clowney has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
Representative Clowney is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 458. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted. As everyone voted?
Cast up the ballot, madam clerk. With 82 years, 2 nay,
and 9 present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 599. 599
by Representative Hudson to eliminate interelectorial decrees of adoption and to amend the revised Uniform Adoption Act. Representative Hudson, you are
recognized to explain the bill. Thank you,
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Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. Colleagues, Senate Bill 599 is
meant to eliminate and clear a loophole that allowed interlocutory appeals and then, and adoptions. Now, interlocutory appeals are basically just sort of a fancy lawyer word that means a temporary order, um, something that happens between the initial filing of the case and the actual final order. In our adoption code, we don't actually define exactly what an interlocutory appeal is or what it does or what it should be used. So this weird ambiguity has led situations where an interlocutory decree has been
deemed final, which takes it out of our court's jurisdiction. And so what that means is that a perspective, adoptive parent can take the child out of state, um, and then the state will lose jurisdiction of the child. So what this bill does is closes that loophole so that the court can continue to retain jurisdiction of the child, even if the child is placed in a home out of state. So it would remove the interlocutory appeal, um, and ensure that we can keep jurisdiction of these kids to make sure that there's nothing bad happening to
them in their placement. With that, I appreciate a good vote. Representative Hudson
has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Hudson is closed for the bill. The question before the
House is the passage of Senate Bill 599. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted? As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk.
With 92 years, 0 nay, and 3 present, the bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 600. Senate Bill
600 by Representative Gazaway to regulate contracts to mandate contractual provisions for certain contracts. And to clarify proper jurisdiction for
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certain contexts. Representative Gaza, you are recognized
to explain the bill. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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Colleagues, this is basically a choice of law. Uh, bill that addresses Which law will control in
the event you have someone who's a resident of Arkansas who enters into a contract to purchase and
finance real or personal property in Arkansas in an amount equal to or less than $100,000. If that's the case, this bill says Arkansas law will control. And, uh,
apparently the example, there was a retired federal judge who was helping an Arkansas couple with a case where they purchased a mobile home and according to the contract, For the purchase of the mobile home if there was any dispute with the seller, that had to be resolved under Texas law, and then it was financed by a separate company and the lender
said any dispute with the lender had to be brought in Utah. Well, something happened with the lender. The lender brought suit and in Utah, and this poor Arkansas couple wasn't able to go there to defend it. And so Uh, this bill is very limited in that it only applies to real or personal property that will be used as a dwelling unit with a value of less than $100,000. So that those disputes for Arkansas residents for contracts made in Arkansas will be settled in Arkansas.
And that's what the bill does. Happy to answer
any questions. Representative Kavanaugh, for what purpose? You're recognized would this
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affect mortgages in any way? Well, that is a good question. I'm
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just reading the reading the plain language of it enters into a contract to purchase or finance. A purchase of real or personal property in Arkansas. In an amount equal to or less than $100,000 then Arkansas law governs the transaction. Um I don't
know. I mean, in my reading of it, it appears that it Could govern a mortgage. I mean, a mortgage is just an instrument that's filed with the clerk's office to indicate a debt.
Obligation or responsibility. So just under my reading of it. could. I wish that we had the main sponsor
here to get some clarification on that, but that's just my off the cuff answer. follow
up You're recognized. you know, some mortgages are local and then some of course come from larger mortgage companies throughout
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the country. And I know we've got it set at $100,000. I just didn't know, but Yeah I appreciate it. No, it's a good
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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question, but I think the point is if someone has, if
someone, and I'm just thinking through this, if someone has a mortgage, let's say there's a finance company, a bank, an out of state bank, for instance. So like Regions's Bank is headquartered in, in Alabama, I think. If they take a mortgage on real property in Arkansas, they can't sue you in Alabama. They got to come where the side is, where the property is located in order to try to foreclose on that mortgage, um. So I don't know that this changes that really in any real respect. What you're really probably dealing with more than
anything is like the, the case that I see here. Which is a, a mobile home, which is technically considered personal property. It's not a piece of land. And so if that's being used, uh, that's being financed by someone out of Utah, but the contract's made here, the property's located here, the mobile home's located here. If the Utah-based company wants to sue the
person to try to get back their mobile home, they have to sue them in Arkansas.
Representative Dalby, for what purpose? You're recognized. Representative Gasaway, wouldn't
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you agree on page one, line 33, this section only applies to personal property, if the personal property
is used as a dwelling unit in Arkansas. So it would, it would not apply to real property, correct? It has to be personal property. That is correct. OK, thank you.
Representative Hawk for what purpose? Question you're recognized Representative Gassway, you, you said it's
Representative RJ Hawk
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not your bill, so you may not know the answer, but why was it set at 100,000 when your average mobile home in that, in
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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that situation is around 200,000. It's a great question. I would like to ask Senator Tucker the
answer to that. Uh I could phone a friend, I'd give you
the answer, but. Representative Hudson, for what purpose? You're recognized.
Representative Ashley Hudson
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Representative Galway, isn't it true that often in these cases, there is an imbalance in the power that differential
between the person who's purchasing the piece of personal property and
the lender or the seller of that property and often those power differentials affect people of lower economic means quite a bit more than higher
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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economic means. It's a great point, and I think that does to some, in some ways, go to uh Representative Hawke's question that you're the reason may be under 100,000 was chosen is because the people who are likely to be taken advantage of by these out of state lenders who would sue them in Utah and say, you know, come defend yourself here are very susceptible to that. They have,
they don't really have a lot of, uh, bargaining power when it comes to dealing with big lenders like this and so I think that's exactly right, and
I hope that helps answer your question. Seeing no further questions, I'm gonna get out of the well. Appreciate a
good vote. Thank you. Representative Gazaway has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill. For the bill Representative Gazaway is closed for the bill.
The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 600. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
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Has everyone voted? As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot,
Madam clerk. With 92 years, 1 nay, and 2 present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk,
please read Senate Bill 511. 511 by Representative
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Shepherd to create the criminal offense of automated teller machine impairment. Representative Shepherd, you are recognized
to present the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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Members, uh, the next few bills are bills that were, uh, Brought to me and Senator Johnson by the Arkansas Bankers Association. You can see Senate Bill 511, um, is just creating the criminal offense of automated teller machine impairment. These offenses are against the law at the federal level, but oftentimes are not prosecuted and, uh, this will just provide some local options for our
prosecutors to take action, uh, even when ATMs are tampered with and maybe funds are not actually taken, it's still very expensive in terms of repairing those machines, not to mention, uh, the Inconvenience it poses to many folks when those when those machines are out of service, as we know in many communities, there's only maybe one ATM machine. And so it's important that we, uh, protect those and give our local prosecutors the ability to act. We're glad to take any questions. If not, I would appreciate a good vote.
Representative Shepard has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill.
for the bill, Representative Shepherd is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of SB 511. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone
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voted, has everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, madam clerk.
With 97 e, zero nay, and 0 present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read House
Senate Bill 512 Shepherd to amend the law concerning robbery and aggravated robbery.
Representative Shepherd, you are recognized to explain
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, members, Senate Bill 512, just add some additional language to our robbery, uh, statute, and essentially this is intended to, uh, allow for someone who presents a note to a bank for a robbery to be charged with robbery instead of just theft. So just clarifying that, uh,
overcoming maybe a loophole that hopefully will provide stronger, uh, enforcement and punishment. I'll be glad to answer any questions. If not, I would appreciate a good vote. Representative
Shepard has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill. For the bill, Representative Shepherd is
closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of SB 512. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted. As everyone voted.
Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 96 years, zero nay, and 1 present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read SB 513presentative
Shepherd to create the criminal offense of male theft and to create the criminal
offense of theft or unauthorized reproduction of a male receptacle key or lock. Representative Shepherd, you are
recognized to explain the bill. Thank you,
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Mr. Speaker. Uh, member of Centel 513 creates the
criminal offense of male theft and, uh, and also the offense of theft or unauthorized reproduction of a male receptacle key or lock. Again, this is something that is prohibited, uh, in federal law. However, uh, oftentimes these crimes go unprosecuted because many times the, uh, United States Postmaster General will, will not refer these crimes over to the US attorney unless they involve a significant amounts of money, but the fact of the matter is, even, even for a
lesser amount of money if someone is tampering with, uh, mailboxes or taking mail out of receptacles or creating a false receptor. uh, they're in, in essence, they're looking for larger amounts of money. And so regardless of the amount involved, it's important that we provide, uh, a mechanism by which our state prosecutors can take action. I'd appreciate that. Representative Ray, for what purpose? You recognized
Representative Shepard. Um, I don't know, a week or so
Representative David Ray
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ago, we passed a bill from Representative Gazaway dealing with the theft of a, uh, postal package. Do you, can you explain how
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this bill is different than that one. Uh,
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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honestly, I can't because I don't have his in front of me. Although this, you can see, I think it's on page 2 that lays out a number of the different offenses, whether it's taking control of the male of another, um, uh, obtains the mail of another person by deception and,
you know, I know one of the things is maybe creating the, a false receptacle or the, or the appearance that something is the mailbox of another person. So I think this is just trying to cover the waterfront. I'm not aware of any duplication or overlap here, although there may, there may be, but, uh, I think that what we're doing here is, is covering the waterfront. I know even in South Arkansas, uh, in El Dorado several years ago, there was, um, there was a scheme along these lines that, uh, arose to significant amounts of money. And so I think we're
just covering the waterfront, given our prosecutors all the, uh, tools in the toolbox, so to speak. Representative Shepard has explained the
bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Or the bill, Representative Shepherd is closed
for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of SB 513. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted? As everyone voted.
Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 92 years, 0 nay, and 3 present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read
SB 514.4 by Representative Shepherd to amend the law concerning the unlawful possession of a skimmer and to increase penalties for the unlawful possession of a skimmer for repeat offenders. Representative
Shepherd, you're recognized to explain the bill.
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, Senate Bill 514 relates to the unlawful possession of a
skimmer, and you can see under existing law, a skimmer is basically any device that's utilized to gather information primarily from your debit or credit card, uh, oftentimes they may be devices that are placed on gas pumps, unbeknownst to other folks, uh, they can be accessed many times by Bluetooth, so somebody could, after you swipe your card, they may be able to gather your information and then utilize it elsewhere. Uh, I think there's other instances where individuals just if they're in your vicinity, may be able to pick up that information off of, off of your
card. Obviously, as, uh, as we move to uh the greater use of debit and credit cards, it becomes, uh, much a bigger problem. This bill just simply increases the penalty for the 2nd offense. Be glad to take any questions. If not, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Shepard has explained the bill.
Would anyone like to speak against the
bill? Before the bill Representative Shepard is closed for the bill. The question before
the House is the passage of SB 514. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
Has everyone voted? As everyone voted Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. With 96 years,
0, nay, and 0 present the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 597presentative Shepherd to create the
criminal offense of threat of harm upon a financial institution employee. Representative Shepard, you're recognized to explain the
bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh final
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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bill from, uh, me here, uh, Senate Bill 597, uh, as you can see, it creates criminal offense of threat to harm upon a financial institution employee. Uh, this is becoming a growing concern, uh, individuals get upset at, uh, bank employees for a number of reasons. It could be related to foreclosures. It could be related to the, uh, Uh, being turned down for a loan, uh, when these types of activities and threats arise, it's very disruptive, not just to the bank, but to other
customers. And so, uh, you know, I think it's important that we create, uh, an offense here that specifically targets, uh, these types of actions and again allows our local prosecutors the ability to take
action where needed. Representative Lundstrom, for what purpose? Do
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you recognized? How is this different if someone is 7-Eleven is threatened or hurt or someone at a pharmacy or any other office or business, does this create a, a special,
this creates a special, um, criminal offense for that threat. What's going on here? I mean, we're
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separating somebody out. It, it is a
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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separate offense, and it is, in this case, it's a class B misdemeanor, and I'm not sure if there may be others, I guess representative Galway stepped out. I'm not sure how that differs from what is currently my I believe it is a different penalty, but again, I think it's, we many times over in the past have created offenses to deal with a specific
harm that is occurring. And when it comes to our banking system, I think it's important that we, uh, as policy makers, that we set forth, uh, strong, uh, a strong commitment to protect these institutions. Again, it's only, it's a Class B misdemeanor, uh, but it does a, a risk not only to employees but to customers as well. OK, I'll, I'll I'll let
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that stay there. Representative Ray, for what purpose? You're recognized,
Representative David Ray
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if you, if, if someone were to threaten to harm someone else. Is that
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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already a crime? It, yeah, it is, it is a crime. Again, um, but we have other instances, we passed, I think, uh, bills to protect a sports officials. We passed bills to protect law enforcement officers. I mean, the list goes on and on and on. I think that this relates to, um, you know, the importance of our financial institutions and so that's why they've asked that we consider
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this, uh, follow up, you recognized and I, I don't, I'm not a
Representative David Ray
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Criminal attorney or prosecutor or anything like that. So uh it is the Class B misdemeanor is fairly low, um. Is that the
same? Level of infraction as threatening to harm, just don't I don't believe it, but I'm not positive about
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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that. I also think that one of the reasons that this may be brought as well is that sometimes you can get into a situation where it doesn't
neatly fit into, uh, maybe, uh, the assault statute or some, or, uh, terroristic threatening, uh, that it's, and you can see that. It relates to conduct that threatens or creates potential danger to the finance financial institution employee while the financial institution employee is engaged in the course of her employ his or her employment, and that I believe is different than what we might see with terroristic threatening, uh, which likely relates more to bodily harm and some other things. And so again, I think
this is just setting the policy, uh, a policy statement here and allowing our prosecutors the ability that when these things occur, there's a specific statute that can be utilized You're recognized. I,
Representative David Ray
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I understand there's probably, uh, it may be more common for these sorts of threats to occur against, um, employees of financial institutions, but from, from your, from a policy perspective, and I know we've done this for police officers who, you know, we asked them to defend our
communities, but, and I know we've done this like for athletic officials and things, but is there any policy reason that the employee of a bank or a credit union is deserving a more legal protection than, say, like the worker at a drive-through restaurant that is, you know, someone gets their order wrong and they come in and threaten that
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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person. On the personal level, no, but I also think that when it comes to, uh, our financial institutions and our banking system, that it's understandable
if we provide a heightened level of protection. Again, when these, when these incidents occur, it's not just the harm to that employee in the institution, but it's disruptive, it's disruptive to our banking system. It's disruptive to our customers, uh, to other customers. And so I think it's important that we lay that out. And again, it's providing prosecutors the If there's other statutes that already covered this, that, that may provide more severe penalties and that may be something they can utilize, but I believe under this, it's, it
the penalty is not as severe and so it's allowing prosecutors to have, uh, another option that's available to them. Representative Barnes, for
what purpose? You recognized the penalty, what is, what is the
Representative Glenn Barnes
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penalty for this? Because it seems kind of light we have terroristic threatening as you just for stated and Seems like we're making a lot of kind of petty. crimes and we're gonna be filling up the jail law this stuff would not care for. What is, what's the penalty for this? It's a, it's a class B
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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misdemeanor. I don't recall off the top of my head what that fine is or what the period of incarceration is.
Representative Glenn Barnes
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OK, follow what, can you describe a situation to me like how you are you talking about a direct threat if somebody say they'll do something but. It's not directly at the person. Well, if you look at page one, Section B. So
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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it's. I mean, I'll read that and then we can probably come up with any number of examples, but a person
would commit this offense if he or she she under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the safety of the financial institution employee purposely engages in conduct that threatens or creates a potential danger to the financial institution employee while the financial institution employee is engaged in the course of his or her employment. And so, you know, the key words there, there has to be extreme indifference. So that's That's, I'm having to go back to law school, but that's basically
just disregarding the consequences that may flow from that, and then they have to purposely, it's not just negligently, it's purposely they have to have the purpose of, uh, Of engaging
in conduct that threatens or creates a potential danger to that employee. You
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recognize. Thank you. Representative Wooton for what purpose
Representative Jim Wooten
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you recognize that you can't assault a medical professional or a medical receptionist. That sounds right to
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me. It is. Thank you, thank you. Any other, any other questions? Representative Shepard has explained the bill. Would anyone
like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Shepherd is closed for the bill. The
question before the House is the passage of SB 597. Prepare the machine, madam
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clerk. Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted?
Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. With 78, 12 nays and 5 present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please
read Senate Bill 539.53 by Representative Gazaway to update and clarify
certain portions of the law regarding the division of
community correction and the division of Correction. To clarify references to community correction centers and
to declare an emergency. It appears Representative Gazaway has left the chamber once again, we will
skip on and Read Senate Bill 590. Senate Bill
590 by Representative Beatty to create the recidivism reduction system
within the Department of Corrections and to declare any Representative
Representative Howard M. Beaty, Jr.
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Beatty, you are recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, uh, Senate Bill 590 is the same bill that, that we passed out of this chamber and sent to the Senate, that sent to the governor's office. That's house built, 1931, and that was to create the recidivism reduction system within Department of Corrections. And with that, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Beatty has explained the bill. Would
anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
Representative Beatty is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 590. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted? You are voting on the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 94 e, zero nays, and 0 present, the bill and
the emergency clause have passed, Madam clerk, please read Senate bill.
3, you know, 5:37. 5:37 by a representative Brown to create the earninga re-entry through Work Act and to create a sentence credit
program for a person on probation parole, or post-release supervision to earn
time credits through employment and to declare an emergency. Representative Brown, you are recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Speaker. Uh,
colleagues, this is a bill. I'm actually really excited
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about. Um, every single study out there agrees on one thing when it comes to recidivism. One of the
biggest factors that positively affects racism rates is employment, once someone is released from the pen. 537 tries to incentivize that by providing that folks that are on parole or probation after they've gotten done with their jail sentence. If they get full-time employment, which the Act defines as at least 30 hours a week for every month of full-time employment, they can knock 5 days off their sentence on the back end. It's a good bill. Other states have adopted similar legislation. They've all seen positive rate uh positive decreases. I think that's an oxymoron positive decreases to the rates. Appreciate a good vote.
Representative Brown has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill. Representative Brown. Would
you like to close for the bill? It's closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 537. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. You're voting on the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk.
With 96 years, 0 nay, and 0 present, the bill and the emergency clause have
passed. Madam clerk, please read Senate Bill 435. 4:35 by Representative Johnson. To create the criminal
offense of aggravated assault upon a healthcare worker and to define healthcare worker regarding assault and battery. Representative Johnson, you're recognized to explain the bill.
Speaker. Colleagues, what we're doing here with this pill is we're expanding the definition of healthcare worker
to include a whole variety of healthcare people that work in healthcare facilities, not just doctors and
nurses, but aides and techs and laboratory technicians and janitorial staff, just people that are working in the healthcare environment. And then we're also, uh, clarifying the crime of aggravated assault to include if a person spits on you or throws vomit on you or throws fecess on you or blood, all of these things happen at times in the healthcare facility, and we're just clarifying that that is also potentially an aggravated assault based on that, uh, crime, and we'd be happy to answer your questions on
Representative Duffield, for what purpose? You recognized. Um, Representative Johnson, what if, What
Representative Matt Duffield
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in the case if someone has mental problems and they come in the hospital
and they, They hurl one of the said things you mentioned to them, how would that, I, I think the mental, the, the mental capability to stand trial, would it
be left up to the, to the courts to decide, you know, if somebody said, hey, look, he was in a bad mental state. Maybe they
were, maybe they weren't. That would be something the courts would have to decide mental capacity on.
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it. You. So just hypothetically speaking, say someone's in the hospital. I know sometimes the elderly get in there, they're disoriented, they're medicated. Yeah. If they did one of those things with this, if this passes, are they gonna be charged with assault and battery. I would be
shocked if they were charged. That's not the intent. Uh, if they were charged, I would hope that the courts would see that they were mentally incapable of doing that crime, uh, in a way that they were aware of. Representative
Ray, for what purpose? Question, you recognized, um.
Representative David Ray
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In, in my previous question to Representative Shepherd, he cited that we already have laws against assaulting healthcare workers, for example. So can you clarify how this is different than what we already have. Yeah,
so my understanding from the prosecuting attorneys Association was that they were trying to look for clarification between assault. So we certainly have enhanced penalties for assault on healthcare workers, uh, law enforcement agencies, teachers, but I, my understanding is the salt is different than aggravated assault, aggravated ass.
is a different type of crime. It says, I had a different intent and just clarifying that they were having trouble clarifying that when someone Which again happens when someone spits on you. Or trust to throw something on you that's a bodily fluid. There's the potential for that being a weapon, right? Because you could catch a disease from that. And so they were wanting clarification that if, if something
like that happened, that could count as aggravated assault, not just the normal garden variety of salt. Appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Johnson has
explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Or for the bill. Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 435. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone
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voted As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot,
Madam Clerk. With 78 ya, 6 nays, and 8 present, the bill has passed.
Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 487. 487
by Representative Johnson to amend the law on the destruction or expungement of juvenile delinquency records. Representative Johnson, you're recognized to explain the
bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, my
understanding is this is a cleanup bill, so we're taking some language that's in one spot and just moving it to another spot and then we're clarifying the definition of expunge means, uh, to seal, not to destroy with electronic records now, we don't destroy paper paper records, we might have destroyed, but electronic, we just seal them.
So we're updating that definition. answer any questions. Representative Kavanaugh, for
what purpose? You're recognized. I understand on this expungement,
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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we talk about to their 21 years of age then it's expunged. I'm gonna use
a horrible example, but I want you to tell me if this goes with it. Um The school shooters at West Side were all juveniles. I believe they were all tried as juveniles. Is this saying that
at 21 years of age, all their records are gone and there's
no That, that's, that's not my understanding. There's, there's some language above that that excludes violent crimes. So my understanding is if it's a violent crime, like, like what you're speaking of, those are not to be, are not included in this part. So if there's a little section above where it talks about that, then it says, if it's not these kind of crimes, then it will be expunged on the 21st birthday. And again, we're not changing the statute, same language, just different spot. But I, my understanding is it would not include that. OK, thank you. Uh-huh.
I appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like
to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 47. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted Has everyone voted Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk. With 68 years, 6 nay, and 17
present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 4900 Representative Clowney to
allow a court to waive certain fees when a juvenile is ordered to register as a sex offender. Representative Clowney, you are
recognized to explain the bill. Speaker. Colleagues, this
bill came from the juvenile judges and, uh, it does one simple thing. It changes so that now if a juvenile is ordered to register as a sex offender. A judge has the option to waive the fee. A judge is not required to all this bill does is it gives the
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judge the option to waive the $250. Representative Rose, for what purpose? Question, you're recognized. Uh, representative Clowney, there was another bill
this session, I think it ended up going away. They did something similar, but it was mandatory that the fees would be waived. I'm just curious, do you know where the fees go that are
being charged. I don't know that. I'm sorry, Representative
Rose, if anybody in here knows, hopefully they can answer, but I don't know off the top of my head. I'm sorry. The reason I ask,
I'm not saying that this is where these fees
go, but the, the court fees were assigned to like CASA. And so they were losing some of their funding in this other Bill. And so I was just curious if this is a similar uh similar situation. So put that out there for somebody who might have that. Thank you. Representative Darby,
for what purpose? You're recognized. This is permissive and not, uh,
Representative Carol Dalby
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doesn't mandate it. It's just permissive so that the court can look at the totality of the circumstances. Is that correct? That's correct. Thank you. Thank you. Appreciate a good vote.
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Representative Clowney has explained the bill. Would anyone
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like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Clowney is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 490. Prepare the machine, Madam clerk. Everyone
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voted, has everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
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The vote of 55 ya, 25 nays, and
15 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read
Senate Bill 488488 by Representative Dalby to amend the law concerning when a juvenile is considered to be adjudicated delinquents, you're recognized to explain your
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bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. All this bill
Representative Carol Dalby
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is doing is making it clear that the definition of a delinquent juvenile is a juvenile who was at least 10 years old at the time the offense was committed. That's all the bill does. I'd appreciate a good vote.
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Representative Dalby has explained the bill. Would anyone like
to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Day is
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closed for the bill, question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 488. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted.
Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. The vote of 97, 0 nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed.
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Madam clerk, let's go back up to the top of that page, pick up Senate Bill 539. Senate Bill 539 by
Representative Gazaway to update and clarify certain portions of the law regarding the division of community correction and the division of Correction to clarify references to community correction centers and to clear and emergency. Representative Gazaway, you're recognized to explain your bill.
Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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Thank you Mr. Speaker, colleagues, I have a very Detailed explanation of this bill from the Department
of Correction. And I asked them for the 30-second version and this
is what they told me. It cleans up statutory language to match practice for regional punishment facilities and the sex offender assessments. That's what the bill does. I really think it's just mostly clean up. I think where it talks about division of community
correction. It changes the name. It's mostly technical, um, That's, that's
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what I. Appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Gazaway has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Gazaway
is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 539. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
Members of your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone
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voted? As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 98, 0 nay,
and 0 present. You have passed the bill and the emergency clause. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 555.
In about 555 by Representative Gasaway to amend the law concerning the offensive video voyeurism to extend the statute of limitations for the offensive video
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voyeurism, and to make an order of protection available to
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a victim of a video voyeurism. Representative Gazaway, you are
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recognized to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this, uh, bill makes a simple amendment to the law regarding video voyeurism with regard to the statute of limitations. It states at any time within one year after the offense is
discovered or should reasonably have been discovered by the victim of the video voyeurism. That's the primary change that it makes, um, it also amends the definition of domestic abuse to include an act of secretly observing viewing, photographing, filming or videotaping another person that constitutes the criminal offense of video voyeurism, and with respect to
defenses with regard to prosecution, it says this section. Under the section that a person who violates subsections A or B. And was in a romantic relationship with the other
person, that is not a defense. So and uh here's the
point. This is what this bill is about. This is about secretly videotaping, recording someone engaging in a sexual act, and number one, when can a prosecution be brought for that. And right now, there's a certain number of years that passes and once that number of years passes, you can't bring a prosecution. Well, sometimes a person may not know they were video recorded until after that number of years has already passed and then it gets put out on the internet or something
happens with it, it gets made public, and they say, well, I would like this person prosecuted and they said, well, that's just too bad. because 3 years has already passed from the date the video recording happened. And so this would change again, the statute of limitations to say at any time within one year after the offense is discovered. So it's a discovery rule on statute of limitations or should reasonably have been discovered by the victim of video voyeurism, I think that's reasonable. The defense section, basically what that's saying is, is that If a person tries to claim as a
defense, oh, but we were in a romantic relationship, so you can't hold me criminally responsible for that. We were, we were in a romantic relationship. That's not a defense. If you're secretly videotaping and recording and secretly is the key. Somebody engaging in it, a sexual act, and then to secretly observe your photograph, film, or record, videotape another person engaging in that sexual act that would constitute domestic abuse also, so the 3 things the bill does. Happy to answer any questions.
Representative Richmond, for what purpose? Question, you're recognized. There he
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is. I understand what you're trying to do here. My concern is that, OK, We have an agreeable romantic relationship, and we have for whatever reason, we decided we're going to videotape this. And then a year later, 6 months later, 2 years later, whatever. We have a breakup.
And one of the significant others goes, well, I'm going to get them. And go in and say, I didn't know anything about this. And they did this without my knowledge, and I want to prosecute them. What can you tell me some of the protections that may be in there. Give me just a second.
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What happens when you run bills that aren't yours?
Um, I I mean, I think to answer your question, so your question is what kind of defense would a person have if, tell me if I, I've got this right. What kind of defense would a person have? If The, the couple, uh, Voluntarily recorded something. And then after the fact, the person says, oh no, I, that wasn't violent, that wasn't by agreement at all. I never agreed to such a thing. Is that basically the scenario,
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basically a revenge thing because something goes south.
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Yeah I mean, this, this is the sort of thing that happens, uh, in other contexts. So, you know, in, in rape cases, for instance, the defense is, oh no, that was consensual. And uh then after the fact, somebody says it was not consensual and the same way that you would have to defend one of those cases is the same way you're gonna have to defend one of these cases. Representative Hudson, for what purpose? You're recognized.
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Representative Gazaway, isn't it true that under 516101, the crime of video voyeurism requires that the person who is the victim has a reasonable expectation of privacy and did not consent
to the obs observation viewing, photographing, filming or videotaping of their image prior to the act being Happening.
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That's correct. And so to. Representative Richmond's question, that the, the offense by definition is without the person's consent.
So ultimately it's going to be a matter of proof when a, uh, detective or someone's in law enforcement's investigating this, whether or not it was consensual or not, that's gonna be a question number one for law enforcement, then it'll be a question for a judge as to whether or not there's probable cause, and then there'll be a question for a prosecutor whether or not they can prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. So there's gonna be a lot of steps in that process before one of these types of cases can be brought. That's all existing law. This just changes the statute of limitations as to when the can be brought, which is after
discovery or after a person reasonably should have known, it would extend the statute of limitations to bring one of these cases to one year after that. But that's already the law. It must. Consent, uh,
by definition is part of the. I'm just
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gonna stay here all night. Representative. What purpose? Question, you're
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recognized. I, I agree with you, Bill. I'm,
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I, I have a question though. With the influence of AI now there's no 100% chance. of always being able to tell a real from a fake video. What, uh, weight do you think would have on this? Because you could have a video. And
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it's it's not the real video of what. No, it's absolutely correct. And so
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that if a person were charged with that,
that'd be their defense. I didn't make that video. It's not even a real video.
And, you know, hopefully, if in the course of investigating that, the police would realize that, you know, this isn't a real video, this is an AI deep fake, whatever the case may be, and You know, hopefully that gets caught somewhere in the process, but someone. You know, can always make that claim, and in some cases, it may be true. Hopefully, the investigators will figure that out. Seeing no further quit. Oh boy. Representative Brown, for what
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purpose? You're recognized Participates in the making of the video. That's one thing, but for that video to be published without their permission. That's the
correct without their consent. Thank you. All right. Appreciate a good vote. Representative Gazaway has explained the
bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
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Representative Gazaway is closed for the bill, questioned before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 555. Prepair
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the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. I
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voted 96, 0, nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 560 Senate Bill 560 by Representatives to decrease the
base contribution rate to increase the administrative assessment rate to increase funding for
the skilled workforce in the state and to amend the division of Workforce Services Training Trust Fund.
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Representative Tosh, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this was brought to me by the Department of Commerce and they're requesting a, uh, a redistribution of funds, uh, we've got a problem, but I will add this, it's a good problem to have because, uh, by
redistributing these funds, what we're gonna be able to do, we've got 31 of our workforce training facilities that are located across the state, 28 of those are in our high schools and uh that's where students can go and they. can get, uh, trained in a skilled profession such as heat and air, plumbing, nursing, etc. and it affects all of our districts across the state. The problem has been, there's not been enough funding that's been directed to these workforce training facilities, and the
reason is, is because the problem, you know, like I said, it's a good problem is more and more students are enrolling in these programs and the funding that was there is not enough, and so these workforce training facilities. I've reached the point where they're actually gonna have to start turning students away and, uh, you know, this is one of the best programs we've got going around this state to get these young people trained, get them in a skilled profession and a lot of them then when they graduate from this, uh, instead
of going through a technical school for a couple of years they may only have to go for a couple of semesters and they're ready, they're ready to, ready for the workforce and they'll have a good career path and a good paying job. And to be able to accomplish this, what we're going to do, uh, with the secretary or the Department of Commerce is we're going to reduce the, uh, unemployment, uh, insurance trust fund. I said, reduce it by 0.1%, and then we're going to
increase the administrative assessment percentage by 0.1 and that money with them will be, uh, will go to our, uh, training trust fund. This bill is strongly supported by the. chamber and by the governor's office and with that, uh, I'll take any questions. Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote. Representative Tosh has explained the bill. Would
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anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Taj is closed for
the bill, question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 560. Prepare the machine, Madam
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Clerk. Everyone voted. Because everyone voted. Cast up the
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ballot. The vote of 94 e, 1 nay, and one present. The bill is passed. Members at the request of Representative Shepherd, we will pass over Senate Bill 632 today.
Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill
627. 627 by representative. Wooldridge to
assist the administration of the code enforcement section of the Department of Labor and licensing and the state's electrician HBCR H V A C
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R elevator and boiler safety laws. Representative McGrew, you're recognized to explain
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the bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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This is basically a housekeeping bill, SB 627 was brought to me by the
Department of Labor and Lany and code enforcement. This bill eliminates unnecessary licenses that are covered by other licenses. It's improving procedures for licensing and apprenticeship electricians. It's improving procedures for elevator owners and manufacturers and bowler operators to comply with testing requirements. It's reducing and standardizing education requirements and costs for approximately 320 municipal electoral inspectors. statewide. And it repealing obsolete statues. It's a good bill for licenses, businesses and consumers, and I'd appreciate a
good vote. Thank you. Representative McGrew has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative McGrew is closed for the bill, questioned before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 627. Prepare the machine, Madam clerk. Does
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everyone voted? As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
The vote of 95 yeah, 0, nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 598.5 by Representative Kozark to
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amend the various laws related to the division of Workforce Services and to amend the definition of employee under
the workers' compensation law resulting from initiated Act 4 of 1948. Representative Cos Archer recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This, this bill has a little bit
of the same things, uh, Representative Tosh was talking about, but I will not take that long. So, I just I always give him a hard time about how long he talks. What this bill does, this realigns employer, employee. Employee employer relationship as IRS 20 questions is no longer needed in the workforce system. It reduces work search exemption when a claim is connected to an employer for 10 weeks to 3 weeks to encourage claimants to look
for full-time stable work. It removes TANF language from the Arkansas Department of Work Service. As for the program has moved to DHS effective July 23rd. That is the basis of this bill. Representative Cozart has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak
against the bill? For the bill Representative Cozart is closed for the bill, questioned before
Senate Bill 598. Prepair the machine, Madam Clark. Everyone voted, everyone voted. Cast up the ballot The vote of 91, 0 nay, and
0 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 311. 311 by Representative Michael Lynnon to create the end
organ and genomic harvesting Act to prohibit coverage of certain human organ transplants or post transplant care and to prohibit certain genetic
sequencers and genetic analysis technologies. Representative McAlinden, you're recognized
to explain the bill. Thank you, Speaker.
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Thank you, colleagues. Uh, this bill does two very simple but vitally important things, uh, the goal of this is to protect our Kansans
genomic data. So the first thing that it does, beginning October 1st of 2025, any medical facility or research facility in the state will not be able to put in a new or additional genetic sequencer
that comes or is produced by a foreign adversary or a company that is domiciled within one of our
foreign adversaries. Uh, the second thing that it, it also bans specific genetic analysis. and technology as well as data storage by foreign adversaries or companies that are based in a foreign
adversary's country. The second thing that it does is it establishes the end organ and genomic harvesting Act, which prohibits coverage for certain human organ transplants and post-transplant care from China or from a country that has forest organ harvesting. We
worked with UMA UAMS Children's Hospital, the AG's office, Blue Cross, and the health department, all are either neutral or supportive of the. Spell, um, we've amended it to address all of their concerns and Tennessee, Kansas, and Idaho have all passed very similar bills to this, and it has been induced, introduced in other states that are still working its way through the process. And so with that, I would ask for a good vote. Representative McAlinden
has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
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Representative McAlinden is closed for the bill, question before the
House is the passage of Senate Bill 311, repair the machine, madam
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clerk. So everyone voted. Everyone voted. cast up the ballot. The vote
of 81, 11 nay, and 2 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 54747 by Representative
Meeks to repeal the requirement that a homeschool student live within a certain radius of a private school for purposes of participating in an extracurricular activity. Representative Meeks,
you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So colleagues right now a homeschool student is allowed to participate in athletics at a private school as long as they are within an arbitrary 25 mile line. All this does is remove that 25 mile line. Uh, if a parent wants to drive 50 miles, uh, with the passage of this
law, it would, uh, allow that. So again, just removing this arbitrary 25 mile line. Representative
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Meeks has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill. Representative Eaton, you're recognized to speak against the bill.
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OK, so my concern with this, just a question, my concern with this is you're going to turn it, it seems to me you are turning this into a recruiting situation.
If my daughter wanted to come run at Catholic High, she just comes down with me twice a week, and I live a long, quite a ways off. So this seems to me like we've crossed the line and allowing recruiting, and I'd like to hear your Representative Eaton has spoke against the bill. Would
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anyone like to speak for the bill? Again, Representative Rose, you're recognized to speak for the bill.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sorry, we had a traffic jam back there on my row. I want to say thank you to Representative Meeks for bringing this bill. I think it's a good bill. uh, to representative Eaton's Point, uh, I think if you wanted to bring your daughter down here, uh, every time you come down, it should be a parent's choice where their kid goes to school and that the government shouldn't
tell you that you can't do what you think is the best thing for your kids. Representative Rose has spoke for the bill.
What anyone I speak against the bill. Representative Wootton, you're recognized to speak against the
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bill. Sort of disappoint you. We, we passed a bill earlier. In this session That dealt With the very thing.
They were being asked to undo. It leads to recruiting. And not only By private schools. You remove the 25 mile limitation it's not arbitrary. Who wants to drive 50 miles. But just let me say again, that is undue, it will undo what we
passed earlier and what's been approved. Representative Wooton has spoke against the bill. Would anyone like to speak for the bill? Representing Moore, you're
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recognized to speak for the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative Mas, thank you for bringing this bill to our attention. Um Quite a few of you probably know this. I was homeschooled from K through 12th grade. Uh, I graduated a homeschooler. I went
on a job by university, and I'm grateful to serve with you today. Um, this bill is really important because kids like me back in the day, I was never allowed to play sports. Uh, but you know what my parents did do for me? They drove me from Roe, Arkansas, a town of about 124 people. To Little Rock. Once a week for violin lessons, because I couldn't compete in sports. After that, They drove me to Cabot for speech and debate club.
Cause I couldn't compete in sports. And I was blessed to have parents that cared enough about my education. To give me opportunities like that where they went out of their way, once a week to drive, oh, about 120 miles round trip. And for that reason, I ask you. Representative Morris spoke for
the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill, Representative Meeks you recognized to close for the bill.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and, uh, colleagues, I this generated a little more stir than I thought it was. So I was being a little obnoxious when I said the 50 miles. I, I'm thinking of the family who lives 25.25 miles away or 25.5 miles away. Now they can't, uh, have that choice. And that's kind of my thing here. What we're doing is we're giving homeschool families a choice to be able to, to participate, uh, in these uh subjects. Uh, Representative Wooten's concern, um, uh,
this does not have any impact on anything we
passed earlier this session. So this is not really dealing with, with anything, uh, should be no conflicts to anything we've done earlier this year. And, uh, would
appreciate a good. Representative Meeks is
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closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 547. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Has everyone voted?
As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. With a vote of 58, 25
nays, and 11 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 183. Then about 183
by Representative Brooks to amend the Universal Act assessment Program Act and to amend this types of assessments, public schools may provide to students. Representative Brooks, you're recognized to
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present your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues,
this is primarily a technical correction. So in our,
uh, uh, assessment language and statutes, uh, it currently reads as the ACT assessment. So assessment meaning, uh, basically a college preparatory college readiness exam. So it's specified as the ACT assessment. All we're doing is we're taking out the language for ACT because a number of high school students, a number of colleges, except other exams such as SAT, CLT and other exams. And so this is just allowing uh, schools to pay for an exam as they already do. It just can be uh multiple types of exams with that happy answer any questions.
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Representative Collins, for what purpose? You're recognized. Thank you, and I'm
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sorry, I thought I understood this, but now I'm thinking maybe I, I don't. I thought that the state paid for the ACT, but this would make so that the district needed to pay for whatever test it was. Is that incorrect or is that the state, the state pays for an exam, basically,
and there's a fund, so there's no fiscal impact
to this. But, but the language in the existing statute just specified the ACT. There's a number of other exams that are out there, SATs.
CLT that uh coincide with what a particular higher education institution accepts in terms of admission requirements. This is just saying that
they have a flexibility to pay for those other exams should they choose to and not just the ACT. Follow up, please.
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You're recognized and is it done the same way because my understanding was that the ACT was done because it was the the universal test that was done as part of just the administration of the standardized tests, so it was done by ADE as opposed to foundation funding and that this would be the district was, you
know, on its own with whatever funds they had to pay for the test. But are you saying that this would come from, this is still the
funding that, that ADE currently provides as as far as testing for the individual student, it's from that fund, yes, sir. I think, I think Greg Rogers in committee said they have about $20 million in the fund, and this is from that existing fund. Yes, sir. Thank you. With that, I appreciate a good vote. Representative Books has
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explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Brooks is closed for the
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bill, question before the House is the passage of
Senate Bill 183. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone
voted Everyone voted, cast up the ballot. Vote of 87, yeah, zero nay, and
8 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read
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Senate Bill 61818 bypresentative McKenzie to amend the Arkansas Student due process and Protection Act. Representative
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McKenzie, you're recognized to explain your bill.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, uh, ladies and gentlemen, I rise today to present Senate Bill 618. Um, this bill comes to us from our four-year institutions in the state of Arkansas, uh, back in 2023, uh, Senator Ervin and Representative Dalby passed the Arkansas Due Process Protection Act, uh, in order to ensure that all institutions of higher education would honor the United States constitutionally protected due process rights of students who find themselves in the middle of student conduct investigations. This bill amends the statute to follow the model
policy of the foundation of individual. individual rights and expression. Currently, the deadline for appeal is 25 days. This bill amends it to 7 days, uh, to prevent, prevent the process from being extended beyond an unnecessary or particularly into uh the next semester. Uh, this also mandates that the institution's council students on uh of their rights to seek representation uh from an attorney on the onset of this investigation. So with any questions, I'd appreciate a good vote.
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Representative McKenzie has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill. the bill Representative
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McKenzie is closed for the bill, question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 618. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. everyone voted.
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Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 89 0 nay, and 4
present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 504. 504 by Representative Johnson
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to establish the Arkansas Royal Preceptorship Program at. Representative Johnson, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, uh,
colleagues, this establishes, uh, what it says, the Arkansas Rural Preceptor Program of Preceptorship is something medical students can do in their elective years, which is usually in their 4th year of medical school, they can go out on what's called a rotation. This would establish a program for them to spend some of that time in a rural area in Arkansas with
a private practice rural clinician, you know, we're having a workforce issue recruiting to rural Arkansas. This would give the students an opportunity to see what it's like to practice in a small community, uh, I'd be happy to answer
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any questions about the bill or the program. Representative Ray, for
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what purpose? You're recognized. So I noticed on the, the fiscal impact that it said the cost of this program would be approximately half a million dollars, and it, it had some language in there about $1000. He participant?
the rotations, I think the way she's got it set up would be 3-week rotations. And so if you're going to go and spend time in McGee, uh, you're gonna have to find a place to stay because you're gonna be there for a week. So there's a per diem rate. I think that's what they're trying to calculate that on. I mean, obviously, you're
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not gonna get a $1000 per day. That, that's what I was trying to figure out is, is this
like a $1000 per day, no, I mean that that's not my understanding. My understanding is that perm would be food and lodging, uh, and that, you know, maybe the total for the three-week period would be closer to $1000. Uh,
and there is an option in there for private public partnerships. So the hope is there would be maybe some private
people in the community that could help fund it as well. So no more questions. I appreciate a
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good vote. Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Johnson is closed for the bill, question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 504. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. You,
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the ballot. Vote of 79 ya, 12 nay, and 8 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Centville 484. Senate
Bill 484 by Representative McCollum to establish a process whereby a vacancy is filled on a school district board of directors. Representative
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McCollum, you're recognized to explain your bill.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. So this bill establishes a more transparent process to fill vacancies that occur on school boards, um, why do we want this as the solution? Well, one, this change, uh, to the law will still retain power of remaining members of school district board of directors to fill the vacancies first, and if they don't, it'll still follow that current process that's followed by the Qorum Court. So we're not changing the ibility of who's doing it, but,
um, along with the, I think it was HB 1724 that we've referred to earlier that'll move the school board election to even years, um, so now what that creates is uh maybe a potential for two-year vacancies rather than the Current maximum of one year, uh, depending on the timing of the vacancy. So with that in mind, um, what we're doing for Creating this process that creates the um Transparency.
The bill outlines forcing all aspects of this process to be done in public. So then my understanding of the current law is that school, school boards have to interview the candidates to discuss the vacancy appointments to be conducted in, uh, I guess they call it an executive session, um, so we're gonna bring in a little sunshine to that process goes on to talk about requiring the school just to announce the vacancy, uh, what we heard in committee, um, um, by some folks.
committee is that there have been vacancies before that haven't even been announced, um, so we're gonna make sure using their existing communication system, they're gonna be able to post that information, um, So overall, And ask for a good vote, we think this is an improvement on the existing law. Take any questions. Representative Eaton, for what purpose? Sure
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hate it. I miss that. Is the core of court possibly going to appoint a They could, but that is the
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current process. So currently, first, it's, if there's a vacancy first, it's a school board and if the school board doesn't act. To fill that appointment, then it's up to the Quorum Court. OK, thanks, didn't realize that. Appreciate a good vote. Representative McCollum has explained the bill.
Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative McCollum is closed for the bill. The question before the house is
the passage of Senate Bill 484, repair the machine, Madam clerk. So everyone voted. So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 77, 11 nay, and 3 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clark, please
read Senate Bill 624. Senate Bill 624 by Representative McCollum to amend the Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act to amend the Public School Choice Act of 2015 and to allow students
to transfer to another public school within his or her resident district.
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Representative McCollum, you're recognized to explain the bill Speaker, thank you, this title looks familiar, it's because we've already voted on it. We voted it out of the house. Um, this is just the companion. Senate version, uh, that's already been voted
on, I guess in both committees and Both bodies. Appreciate a good vote. Representative McCollum has explained
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the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill. Representative McCollum is closed for the
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bill. The question before the House is the
passage of Senate Bill 624. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted, everyone voted.
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Cast up the ballot. With a vote of 77,
16 nay, and 1 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clark, please read Senate Bill 402. Representative Brooks to prohibit a public school
district and an educational service cooperative from requiring or taking certain actions related to employee
organizations and professional association. Representative Brooks, you're recognized to explain your
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bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, House colleagues,
Senate Bill 402 is agreed upon bill with, uh, AAEA. This basically just
makes it, uh, prohibitive for associations, unions, co-ops to recruit members during the school day. So basically just when they had a captive audience, they can't recruit for membership during that time. And with that, I'd appreciate a good vote.
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Representative Brooks has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative
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Brooks is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 402. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone
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voted. As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
The vote of 77, 18 nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 425. 25 by Representative
Brooks to amend various provisions of the Arkansas Code concerning enhanced transportation and to declare an emergency. Representative Brooks, you're
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recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues,
this is, uh, merely, frankly, just a technical bill. This is the enhanced transportation portion of the adequacy process that we went through, uh, last spring and fall, and with that, I appreciate a good vote. Representative Brooks has
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explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against
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the bill? For the bill Representative Brooks is closed for the bill, question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 425. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Members,
your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Everyone voted. So everyone voted.
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casts up the ballot. The vote of 92, 0, nay, and 4 present, you have passed the bill and the emergency clause. Members at
the request of Representative Brooks, we will pass over Senate Bill 149. Madam Clark, please read Senate Bill 604. Centerville 604 by
Representative Brooks to amend provisions of the Arkansas Code regarding the course choice program. Senator Brooks, you're recognized to explain the bill.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues know the technical correction is a part of Lawrence, we had a course
choice section that allowed, uh, a pretty broad area for, for, uh, course choice within uh the student population, the department had not promulgated any rules on this as of yet. And so a number of school districts reach out to us and ask if we could postpone the implementation date and additional school year. So we've done that in this bill, postponing to the 2627 school year. With that, I appreciate a good vote. Representative Brooks has explained
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the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
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Representative Brooks is closed for the bill, question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 604. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted. Every everyone voted. Cast up the ballot
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The vote of 95 yeah, 0, nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Members at the request of
Representative Moore, we will pass over Senate Bill 450 today. Madam Clerk, please
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read Senate Bill 451. Senate Bill 451 by Representative
Richardson to require the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education to establish regional behavior health programs and to mend the law concerning the education of certain students
and to declare an emergency. Representative Richardson, you're recognized to
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explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, as,
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uh, most of you remember we passed out of here, uh, a few weeks back, the student and teacher Protection Act 2025. This a companion bill that I spoke about during that time, talking about behavioral health assessments. Um, one of the big challenges that we have to address in our public schools is the ongoing challenge of violence in the classrooms. This, uh, this bill establishes the, uh, a behavioral threat response team through the Department of Ed, uh, working with the department. Of human services so that we can
actually assess students, uh, determine what's going on with them, and, and make recommendations, uh, for changes, uh, and their placement and or behavioral health to help them get better at what they're doing so that they can return to a normal classroom. That is, of course, the objective that we want to have. And I will be happy to try to field any questions. Representative Richardson, for what
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purpose? You're on the response team, who's all gonna be
Who are the individuals that will be on this particular team that, that'll be determined by the Department of Health.
Department of Health. OK, thank you. Representative Clowney, for what purpose? You're
recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Or Senator Richardson, we heard,
I think it was last week, Representative Walker's bill regarding alternative learning environments and at the time my concern about that bill was that if we remove, um, the requirement for alternative learning environments. I didn't know it was going to happen to those kids. Um, I know that when this bill was being presented in committee, it was mentioned that this bill sort of worked in conjunction with that previous
bill. Can you explain for me
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the interplay between those two pieces. I will try.
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OK. It's my understanding that the associated and still remain, but we're no longer requiring those schools and we can leverage those same funds that are already there to help
heard from some folks with the juvenile detention centers that there's some concern that this is gonna end, that, that those, that the kids who are currently being served in schools are gonna end up in the juvenile detention centers, um, to receive treatment or care, um, and they're a little bit worried about capacity that they weren't consulted in the process. Can you speak to their concerns? I'm sure you've heard
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them too. I have not heard their concerns. Um, we have heard that, uh, or I have a little concerned about capacity, which is why we're starting out with a 500. uh
person, pilot, um, our student pilot, um,
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and then have an understanding of where that. Representative Ray for what
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purpose? You're recognized. Representative Richardson, could you please speak to
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the fiscal impact on this bill because there's, there's two fiscal impacts on here and they vary quite a bit. One of them says like $77 million. Right, the, the lower of the two is the 2nd fiscal impact,
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and that was an amendment and adjustment to move
this to the pilot program as opposed to the full all-out program to get a true assessment of the numbers. It, it is going to cost us, um, at the end of the day, there is going to be a, a, an impact, but we have to realize that we can no longer allow the students to continue to get services that aren't providing them any benefit, and we've got to move to a program that will actually help and benefit them. With that, I
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would appreciate a good vote. Representative Richardson has explained the
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bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill?
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For the bill Representative Richardson is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 451. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted.
As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. About a 51, 22 nays. 10 present, the bill has passed. Members, we will now vote on the emergency clause separately. You're now voting on the emergency clause of Senate Bill
451. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted. Because everyone voted. Cast up
the ballot. About a 58, 28 nays, and 6 present, the emergency clauses failed. Madam Clark, please read Senate Bill 352.
352 by Representative Beatty to prohibit anticism. In public in my elementary and secondary schools and to prohibit animism.
In state-supported institutions of higher
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education. Representative Beta, you're recognized to
Representative Howard M. Beaty, Jr.
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explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members Senate
Bill 352 is prohibit anti-Semitism in public elementary and secondary schools, and to prohibit anti-Semitism state-supported institutions of higher education. Uh, since October 7th of 2023 anti-Semitism has exploded.
And it's plagued our schools, college campuses, and Jewish communities and country. Overall, Senate Bill 352 is focused on addressing the significant rise in anti-Semitism in the United States. It's based on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of anti-Semitism, which includes contemporary examples of anti-Semitic behavior. The bill aims to incorporate this definition into state law to combat the growing issue of anti-Semitism in schools and colleges.
Some key points of the bills it requires anti-Semitism to be addressed, uh, on K320 campuses, similar to other forms of discrimination within the state. It mandates that public education institutions and school district Board of Directors policies integrate the IRA definition to prohibit anti-Semitic discrimination and harassment. It also calls for a Title 6 coordinator to investigate discrimination complaints, including anti-Semitism and
submit an annual report to the General Assembly. Overall, this bill aims to protect Jewish students from the increasing threat of anti-Semitism by incorporating the IRA definition into state law, providing mechanisms for addressing and preventing anti-Semitic behavior in our educational settings. And with that, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Beatty has explained the bill. Would anyone like to
speak against the bill? for the bill Representative Beatty is closed for the bill.
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Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 352. Prepare the machine, Madam
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clerk. Everyone voted. Has everyone voted. Cast
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up the ballot. The vote of 82, 1 nay, and 11 present. The bill is passed. Madam
Clerk, please read Senate Bill 55959 by Representative
Brown to amend the Arkansas Military Child School Transition Act of
2021. Representative Brown, you're recognized to
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explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 559 is actually a cleanup bill. Um, Senate Bill 559 corrects language. In House Bill 1545 that is now
Act 201. It makes enrollment and registration guidance in 628108 of our statutes consistent throughout the statute, and it restores an inadvertently removed one sentence passage from House Bill. 1545. That's all it does. I appreciate a good vote. Representative Brown has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak
against the bill? the bill Representative Brown is closed for the bill.
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Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 559. Repair the machine, Madam Clerk. Everyone voted.
everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 96, 0 nay, and 0
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Representative Meeks, for what purpose I hear your
motion. Pursuant to Rule 33M. I move we adjourn until
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1:30 tomorrow afternoon. That's a proper motion. It's non-debatable. All those in favor say aye.
posed nay, I have it. Representative Jean, for what purpose?
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You're recognized. Tomorrow morning at 10:30 in committee room 149, that's Uh, judicial and, uh, insurance and commerce room, we'll be having a meeting to go over any
questions from any members on the RSA or the one-time funding sheet, 10:30 tomorrow morning, room
149. Any other announcements? Representative Gazaway, for what purpose
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announcement you're recognized agencies will meet tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m., room
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151. Representative Waters, what purpose? Announcement, you're recognized. Public health tomorrow
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morning at 8 a.m. Any other committee announcements?
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Seeing none of the desk will remain open as needed for the reading of the bills and upon completion of the items named in the adjourned resolution. The House will be adjourned
Agenda
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
MOTION TO AMEND
Number Sponsor Subtitle
SB457 #1 G. Leding Hudson TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RELEASE FROM PAROLE OR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION OF CERTAIN PERSONS WHO COMMITTED CRIMES WHEN THEY WERE UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.
SB459 #1 G. Leding Hudson TO AMEND THE MINIMUM AGE NECESSARY TO ADJUDICATE A JUVENILE DELINQUENT.
SB620 #1 Irvin Beaty, Jr. TO PROVIDE A SAFETY VALVE AND APPEAL RIGHT FOR A MINOR DEFENDANT WHO IS ALSO A VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013.
RESOLUTIONS
Number Sponsor Subtitle
HR1104 Beaty Jr. TO HONOR LARRY WALTHER FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
HR1097 Duke TO RECOGNIZE THE GRAVETTE HIGH SCHOOL LIONS WRESTLING TEAM AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1072 McGruder TO RECOGNIZE KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC., FOR ITS POSITIVE IMPACT UPON ITS COMMUNITIES, THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD.
HMR1010 Gazaway TO REMEMBER ATTORNEY ROGER COLBERT FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF PARAGOULD AND GREENE COUNTY, THE GREENE-CLAY BAR ASSOCIATION AND THE ARKANSAS BAR ASSOCIATION, AND THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
HR1022 Brooks TO WELCOME DR. BRENDAN KELLY AS PRESIDENT OF THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
HR1109 Beaty Jr. TO URGE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE UNITED STATES INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS.
HR1083 McCullough TO RECOGNIZE THE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ROCKETS GOLF TEAM AS THE CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1082 McCullough TO RECOGNIZE THE MOUNT ST. MARY ACADEMY BELLES GOLF TEAM AS THE CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONS.
Point of Clarification
HR1114 Beaty Jr. REQUESTING THAT SENATOR DISMANG BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF SJR 15 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
HR1119 Duffield REQUESTING THAT SENATOR KING BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF SJR 6 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
End of Morning Hour
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT
Number Sponsor Subtitle
HB1778 #1 Gazaway TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF STALKING TO INCLUDE PLACING A PERSON IN FEAR OF SEXUAL ACTS; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF COURSE OF CONDUCT WITH RESPECT TO STALKING.
HB1779 #1 Gazaway TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO THEFT OF PROPERTY; AND ENHANCE THE OFFENSE CLASSIFICATION FOR THE THEFT OF A POSTAL PACKAGE DELIVERED TO A PERSON'S RESIDENCE AND LEFT WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF THE RESIDENCE.
HB1844 #1 Tosh TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF FLEEING BY MEANS OF A VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE; AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO JUMPS FROM A MOVING VEHICLE OR CONVEYANCE WHILE FLEEING.
HB1834 #1 Holcomb TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB1866 #1 Brooks TO CREATE ELI'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL TO INSTALL AN AUDIO RECORDING DEVICE IN EACH LOCKER ROOM AND DRESSING ROOM ON THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CAMPUS.
HB1681 #1 Vaught TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
HB1525 #1 Steimel TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY; AND TO ADDRESS AGRICULTURAL IMPACT REMEDIATION AGREEMENTS.
HB1072 #1 C. Cooper TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS, SURVIVING SPOUSES, AND MINOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
HB1079 #1 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INHERITED GENE MUTATION FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS; AND TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR EVIDENCE-BASED CANCER IMAGING FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
HB1255 #1 Wooldridge TO AMEND THE COVERAGE OF A CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
HB1429 #1 M. Shepherd TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY WHILE ENSURING QUALITY FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES PERFORMING MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE QUALITY STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION OF FACILITIES FOR MAMMOGRAPHY.
HB1679 #1,2 M. Brown TO AMEND THE REVISED ARKANSAS ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT; TO ALLOW CERTAIN CLASSES OF PERSONS TO REVOKE OR AMEND AN ANATOMICAL GIFT UPON THE DEATH OF THE DONOR; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING OF PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS.
HB1734 #1 Childress TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DEATH CERTIFICATES; AND TO CLARIFY THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WHO MAY SIGN A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF DEATH AND PRONOUNCE DEATH OF A PATIENT.
HB1252 #1 L. Johnson TO ESTABLISH THE CERTIFIED COMMUNITY-BASED DOULA CERTIFICATION ACT; AND TO CERTIFY BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULAS IN THIS STATE TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND INFANT OUTCOMES.
HB1784 #1 Wardlaw TO MODIFY THE INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
HB1735 #1 Eaves TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT; AND TO REVISE MEMBERSHIP IN THE ONE CALL CENTER UNDER THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT.
HB1756 #1 Vaught TO ALLOW A PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR PERSON STANDING IN LOCO PARENTIS TO A STUDENT TO DOCUMENT AND MAINTAIN THE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS THE STUDENT OBTAINS.
HB1827 #1 Wardlaw TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUNTING HERITAGE PROTECTION ACT.
HB1840 #1 L. Johnson TO AMEND THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT TO ENSURE THAT SEDATION DENTISTRY IS COVERED BY RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS.
HB1846 #1 S. Meeks TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS 2036 COMMISSION.
HB1886 #1 Pearce TO DESIGNATE THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER AS THE OFFICIAL CANINE OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
HB1957 #1 S. Meeks TO AMEND THE UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ELECTRONIC MAIL PREVENTION ACT TO INCLUDE UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT TEXT MESSAGES.
HB1958 #1 S. Meeks TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO CREATE A POLICY CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZED USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
REGULAR BILLS
Number Sponsor Subtitle
HB1897 Painter TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY REFORM AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
HB1956 S. Meeks TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT.
HB1955 S. Meeks TO REPEAL THE SHIELDED OUTDOOR LIGHTING ACT.
HB1295 L. Johnson TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE COST-SHARING COLLECTIONS TRANSPARENCY ACT.
HB1828 Breaux TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR INSPIRATION POINT CENTER FOR THE ARTS, INC.
REGULAR SENATE BILLS
Number Sponsor Subtitle
SB90 J. English Brooks TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT PUBLIC COMMENT AT EACH MEETING OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
SB546 K. Hammer Perry TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRUST FUND CONTRIBUTION FEE FOR WATER PERMITS RELATED TO NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS.
SB168 Rice K. Brown TO ESTABLISH A STATE EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS
SB313 Irvin K. Moore CONCERNING FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS AND TREATMENT; AND TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES AND QUALITY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
SB575 C. Tucker Dalby TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSTALLMENT FEES COLLECTED IN CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT FEES; AND TO CREATE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TASK FORCE.
SB500 J. Petty Hall TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LEVEE DISTRICTS; AND TO ALLOW A LEVEE DISTRICT CREATED BY AN ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ADOPT PROCEDURE CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS.
SB563 Irvin Cavenaugh TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST AN EQUINE; AND TO ALLOW A BODY CONDITION SCORE TO BE USED FOR AN EQUINE UNDER THE OFFENSE OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
SB573 J. Petty Jean TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VALUATION UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 16, § 5, BY DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THE ESTABLISHED METHODS OF VALUATION FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX.
SB478 G. Stubblefield Hall TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DIESEL ENGINE FREEDOM ACT OF 2025; AND TO PROHIBIT STATE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF DIESEL ENGINES.
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SB443 J. Bryant Rose TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF APPRAISERS, ABSTRACTERS, AND HOME INSPECTORS; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LICENSURE OF ABSTRACTERS; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING LICENSURE OF HOME INSPECTORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
SB516 Gilmore Ray TO ALLOW A PERSON FILING AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OR JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS WHO IS AN APPOINTEE IN THAT POSITION TO USE THE TITLE OF THAT POSITION AS A PREFIX WHEN FILING AS A CANDIDATE.
SB578 Hester Wooldridge TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING; AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO CLOSE CERTAIN EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.
SB584 K. Hammer Hawk TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS.
SB439 Irvin L. Johnson TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1914.
SB521 B. Davis Unger TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT; AND TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD AFTER COMPLETION OF TRAINING FOR WHICH REIMBURSEMENT IS REQUIRED.
SB551 K. Hammer Eubanks TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CANVASSING FOR A PETITION FOR A LOCAL OPTION ELECTION.
SB508 Irvin L. Johnson TO AMEND THE FREQUENCY OF PAYMENT OF A STIPEND FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORY COMMISSION AND THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORY COMMISSION.
SB480 K. Hammer Wing TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INVESTMENT OF STATE FUNDS.
SB481 Gilmore Wardlaw TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND STATE-OWNED PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
SB420 Hester Beaty, Jr. TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR WATER DEVELOPMENT STATE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE WATER AUTHORITY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE USES OF THE CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE REVOLVING LOAN FUND.
SB544 M. Johnson Gazaway TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT.
SB475 J. Dismang Eaves TO ESTABLISH THE PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION ACT; AND TO REGULATE PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS.
SB610 J. Dismang Eaves TO AMEND THE GENERATING ARKANSAS JOBS ACT OF 2025; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
SB527 Irvin L. Johnson TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME ACT OF 2021; AND TO INCREASE THE MEDICAL-LOSS RATIO IN THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME PROGRAM.
SB520 D. Sullivan A. Brown TO PROHIBIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OFFICES, OFFICERS, POLICIES, OR PRACTICES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Rejection of returning SB347 to the Senate
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SB574 J. Petty Puryear TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY THAT OPERATES A WATERWORKS SYSTEM OR SEWAGE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO COUNTY PROPERTY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES.
SB571 J. Petty Puryear TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND ZONING REGULATIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT A MUNICIPALITY FROM ENFORCING BUILDINGS AND ZONING REGULATIONS ON COUNTY PROPERTY.
SB580 K. Hammer Schulz TO EXTEND FINANCING FOR PURCHASES OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR A RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
SB406 A. Clark Warren TO REQUIRE A COUNTY RECORDER TO VERIFY CERTAIN INFORMATION BEFORE RECORDING A DEED TO REAL ESTATE.
SB533 Dees Gazaway TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS BY THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LAW TO ALLOW REGULATION AND PURCHASE OF CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS.
SB447 J. Petty Hawk TO REQUIRE PERMITTED COMMON CARRIERS TO SUBMIT REPORTS DETAILING SHIPMENTS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INTO THE STATE.
SB611 Dees Eubanks TO AMEND THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT.
SB445 K. Hammer Hawk TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS.
SB519 J. Boyd Wardlaw TO AMEND THE STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR LIFE INSURANCE; AND TO REGULATE THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON DEFERRED PAYMENT OF ANY CASH SURRENDER VALUE ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE POLICY.
SB369 Irvin Wing TO REPEAL THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING GRANTS; AND TO REPEAL THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC RECYCLING FUND.
SB535 Hester Evans TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AND THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION.
SB431 J. Bryant R. Scott Richardson TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; TO ELIMINATE THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES; TO CREATE SAFE HARBORS FOR VICTIMS; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN SEXUALLY EXPLICIT PRODUCTS THAT RESEMBLE A CHILD.
SB342 A. Clark Gonzales TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INJURIES TO CERTAIN ANIMALS BY DOGS TO AUTHORIZE TREBLE DAMAGES.
SB364 Hester Womack TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES RELATED TO CONTRACTORS.
SB458 G. Leding Clowney TO REQUIRE A COURT TO CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF FACTORS SUCH AS TRAUMA AND INVOLVEMENT WITH THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM ON A PERSON WHO COMMITTED A CRIME AS A MINOR DURING A TRANSFER OR SENTENCING HEARING.
SB599 C. Tucker Hudson TO ELIMINATE INTERLOCUTORY DECREES OF ADOPTION; AND TO AMEND THE REVISED UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT.
SB600 C. Tucker Gazaway TO REGULATE CONTRACTS; TO MANDATE CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS; AND TO CLARIFY PROPER JURISDICTION FOR CERTAIN CONTACTS.
SB511 B. Johnson M. Shepherd TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE IMPAIRMENT.
SB512 B. Johnson M. Shepherd TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ROBBERY AND AGGRAVATED ROBBERY.
SB513 B. Johnson M. Shepherd TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF MAIL THEFT; AND TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF THEFT OR UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OF A MAIL RECEPTACLE KEY OR LOCK.
SB514 B. JohnsonM.Shepherd TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A SKIMMER; AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A SKIMMER FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS.
SB597 B. JohnsonM. Shepherd TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF THREAT OF HARM UPON A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION EMPLOYEE.
SB539 Gilmore Gazaway TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE LAW REGARDING THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION AND THE DIVISION OF CORRECTION; TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO COMMUNITY CORRECTION CENTERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
SB590 Gilmore Beaty, Jr. TO CREATE THE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
SB325 A. Clark Brooks TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989; TO AMEND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING REINSTATEMENT OF PARENTAL RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
SB326 A. Clark Brooks TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989 AND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; TO MODIFY GUIDELINES FOR A JUDGMENT MADE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF A CHILD; AND TO AMEND PROCEDURES AROUND REPORTING CHILD MALTREATMENT.
SB537 Gilmore M. Brown TO CREATE THE EARNING SAFE REENTRY THROUGH WORK ACT; AND TO CREATE A SENTENCE CREDIT PROGRAM FOR A PERSON ON PROBATION, PAROLE, OR POST-RELEASE SUPERVISION TO EARN TIME CREDITS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
SB435 Irvin L. Johnson TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT UPON A HEALTHCARE WORKER; AND TO DEFINE "HEALTHCARE WORKER" REGARDING ASSAULT AND BATTERY.
SB487 Irvin L. Johnson TO AMEND THE LAW ON THE DESTRUCTION OR EXPUNGEMENT OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY RECORDS.
SB490 Irvin Clowney TO ALLOW A COURT TO WAIVE CERTAIN FEES WHEN A JUVENILE IS ORDERED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER.
SB488 Irvin Dalby TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WHEN A JUVENILE IS CONSIDERED TO BE ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT.
SB555 J. Scott Gazaway TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF VIDEO VOYEURISM; TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF VIDEO VOYEURISM; AND TO MAKE AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AVAILABLE TO A VICTIM OF VIDEO VOYEURISM.
SB560 J. English Tosh TO DECREASE THE BASE CONTRIBUTION RATE; TO INCREASE THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT RATE; TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE SKILLED WORKFORCE IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES TRAINING TRUST FUND.
SB632 F. Love T. Shephard TO AMEND THE FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT; AND TO REQUIRE WARNING LABELS FOR HAIR RELAXERS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN CHEMICALS.
SB627 Irvin Wooldridge TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING AND THE STATE'S ELECTRICIAN, HVACR, ELEVATOR, AND BOILER SAFETY LAWS.
SB598 J. English Cozart TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS RELATED TO THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
SB311 C. Penzo McAlindon TO CREATE THE END ORGAN AND GENOMIC HARVESTING ACT; TO PROHIBIT COVERAGE OF CERTAIN HUMAN ORGAN TRANSPLANT OR POST- TRANSPLANT CARE; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN GENETIC SEQUENCERS AND GENETIC ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGIES.
SB547 D. Sullivan Meeks TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT A HOMESCHOOLED STUDENT LIVE WITHIN A CERTAIN RADIUS OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR PURPOSES OF PARTICIPATING IN AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY.
SB183 J. Dotson Brooks TO AMEND THE UNIVERSAL ACT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ACT; AND TO AMEND THE TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAY PROVIDE TO STUDENTS.
SB618 Irvin McKenzie TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT DUE PROCESS AND PROTECTION ACT.
SB504 Irvin L. Johnson TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS RURAL PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM ACT.
SB484 Irvin McCollum TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS WHEREBY A VACANCY IS FILLED ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.’
SB624 B. Davis McCollum TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT; TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO ALLOW A STUDENT TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL WITHIN HIS OR HER RESIDENT DISTRICT.
SB402 C. Penzo Brooks TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE COOPERATIVE FROM REQUIRING OR TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED TO EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS.
SB425 J. English Brooks TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENHANCED TRANSPORTATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
SB149 J. English Brooks TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003.
SB604 B. Davis Brooks TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING THE COURSE CHOICE PROGRAM.
SB450 B. Davis K. Moore TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE A HUMAN FETAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION IN THE RELEVANT STANDARDS DURING THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC STANDARDS REVISION CYCLE.
SB451 Hester R. Scott Richardson TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF CERTAIN STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
SB352 Stone Beaty, Jr. TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS; AND TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
SB559 J. EnglishK. Brown TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCHOOL TRANSITIONS ACT OF 2021.
Bills and their Emergency Clauses to be considered which have been introduced by Joint Budget Committee
HB1105 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SECRETARY'S OFFICE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025- 2026 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1163 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1202 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
SB72 AN ACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
SB92 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFORMATION AND SHARED SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
SB93 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
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