Arkansas 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1899 — TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS VETERANS' CHILD WELFARE SERVICE AND THE REPORTING OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS VETERANS' CHILD WELFARE SERVICE.

Last action — Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the appointment and reporting structure of the Director of the Arkansas Veterans' Child Welfare Service.

  • 20-81-101

    to be named by the Governor upon written recommendation by the governing body of the American Legion — Department of Arkansas Foundation, Inc. → to be named by the Governor upon the recommendation of the governing body of the American Legion — Department of Arkansas Foundation, Inc.

    Clarifies the language regarding how the director is appointed.

  • 20-81-101

    The Director of the Arkansas Veterans' Child Welfare Service shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. → The director shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

    Simplifies the description of the director's service term.

  • 20-81-101

    The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. → The director shall report to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

    Streamlines the reporting structure by removing the redundancy in the title of the Secretary.

Action History

  1. Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

  2. Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (136)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1899?
HB 1899 is sponsored by Dave Wallace and Jason Nazarenko.
What is the current status of HB 1899?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1899?
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