SB 291 — TO AMEND THE LAWS REGARDING THE CENTRAL REGISTRY OF PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY RESULTING FROM A TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY; AND TO TRANSFER THE CENTRAL REGISTRY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Last action — Notification that SB291 is now Act 355
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 20, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on March 24, 2023.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill SB 291, one line has been added to clarify a specific point in the legislation, while two lines referencing previous legislation—specifically Act 355 from the last Regular Session—have been removed. This removal likely aims to streamline the bill and eliminate any outdated references, making it easier to understand and implement. Overall, these changes help ensure that the bill focuses on the current needs and avoids unnecessary complications.
Act 355 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas 94th General Assembly A Bill Regular Session, 2023 SENATE BILL 291 5 By:
APPROVED:3 2/20/2023 8:24:59 AM JMB243
3/21/23 3 2/20/2023 8:24:59 AM JMB243
Action History
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Notification that SB291 is now Act 355
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DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
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Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
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ORDERED ENROLLED
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Returned from the House as passed.
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Returned To the Senate as passed.
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Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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Returned by the Committee Do Pass
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Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
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RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
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Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
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Read the third time and passed.
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Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Stephen Meeks · Primary
- Tyler Dees · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (136)
136 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 136 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 96 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 96 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 4% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 31 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 31 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 3% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (35)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Clark | — | Yea |
| Bart Hester | — | Yea |
| Ben Gilmore | — | Yea |
| Blake Johnson | — | Yea |
| Breanne Davis | — | Yea |
| Bryan King | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | — | Nay |
| Jim Petty | — | Yea |
| Jimmy Hickey, Jr | — | Not Voting |
| 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 | — | Not Voting |
| Ricky Hill | — | Yea |
| Ronald Caldwell | — | Yea |
| S. Flowers | — | Yea |
| Scott Flippo | — | Yea |
| Steve Crowell | — | Yea |
| Terry Rice | — | Yea |
| Tyler Dees | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 291?
- SB 291 is sponsored by Stephen Meeks and Tyler Dees.
- What is the current status of SB 291?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 20, 2023. Enacted.
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