TO OFFER AND ENSURE COVERAGE OF TRAUMATIC EVENT LICENSED COUNSELING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES; AND TO REQ...
If you're a public safety employee, you will have access to counseling coverage following traumatic experiences at work.
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HB 1302 — TO OFFER AND ENSURE COVERAGE OF TRAUMATIC EVENT LICENSED COUNSELING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF AVAILABILITY FOR PEER SUPPORT ACCESS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS.
Last action — Notification that HB1302 is now Act 537
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 11, 2023.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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6 sponsors
2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill provides counseling coverage for public safety employees after traumatic events and studies peer support for volunteer firefighters.
This legislation requires public employers to cover licensed counseling for public safety employees who experience traumatic events, allowing up to twelve visits per year. It also mandates a study on peer support access for volunteer firefighters.
What this means for you
- Workers: If you're a public safety employee, you will have access to counseling coverage following traumatic experiences at work.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
In the updated version of Bill HB 1302, a specific reference to "Act 537 of the Regular Session" has been removed, while a new line has been added. This change likely simplifies the language of the bill and eliminates unnecessary references to previous legislation. It matters because by streamlining the content, it could make the bill easier to understand and implement.
Act 537 of the Regular Session State of ArkansaAs Engrossed:
/s/Wing APPROVED:6 04-04-2023 15:14:49 ANS132
4/11/23 6 04-04-2023 15:14:49 ANS132
Amendments
4 amendments- Amendment S1 April 04, 2023 Show changes
- Amendment H3 March 29, 2023 Show changes
- Amendment H2 March 03, 2023 Show changes
- Amendment H1 February 17, 2023 Show changes
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Action History
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Notification that HB1302 is now Act 537
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Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
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TO BE ENROLLED
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Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in.
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Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass, concur in Senate Amendment No. 1
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Re-referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
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Returned From Senate as passed, as amended # 1
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Returned to the House as passed, as amended # 1
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Read the third time and passed.
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REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
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Amendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
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Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.
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Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 1
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE
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Received from the House.
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Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
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Amendment No. 3 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
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Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
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Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 3
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REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
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Amendment No. 2 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
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Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
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REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
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Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
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Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
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Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Carlton Wing · Primary
- Lee Johnson · Cosponsor
- DeAnn Vaught · Cosponsor
- Jamie Scott · Cosponsor
- Andrew Collins · Cosponsor
- C. Tucker · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on · 14 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (4)
Not signed on (132)
132 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 132 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 91 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 91 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 2% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 9% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (35)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Alan Clark | — | Yea |
| Bart Hester | — | Yea |
| Ben Gilmore | — | Yea |
| Blake Johnson | — | Yea |
| Breanne Davis | — | Yea |
| Bryan King | — | Nay |
| C. Tucker | — | Yea |
| Clint Penzo | — | Yea |
| Dan Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Dave Wallace | — | Yea |
| Fredrick J. Love | — | Yea |
| G. Stubblefield | — | Yea |
| Greg Leding | — | Yea |
| Jane English | — | Yea |
| Jim Dotson | — | Yea |
| Jim Petty | — | Yea |
| Jimmy Hickey, Jr | — | Yea |
| John Payton | — | Yea |
| Jonathan Dismang | — | Yea |
| Joshua Bryant | — | Yea |
| Justin Boyd | — | Yea |
| Kim Hammer | — | Yea |
| L. Chesterfield | — | Yea |
| Mark Johnson | — | Yea |
| Matt McKee | — | Yea |
| Matt Stone | — | Yea |
| Missy Irvin | — | Yea |
| Reginald Murdock | — | Yea |
| Ricky Hill | — | Yea |
| Ronald Caldwell | — | Nay |
| S. Flowers | — | Nay |
| Scott Flippo | — | Yea |
| Steve Crowell | — | Yea |
| Terry Rice | — | Yea |
| Tyler Dees | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 82 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 82 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 9% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (100)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 1302?
- HB 1302 is sponsored by Carlton Wing, Lee Johnson, DeAnn Vaught, Jamie Scott, Andrew Collins, and C. Tucker.
- What is the current status of HB 1302?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2023. Enacted.
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