SB 599 — TO ELIMINATE INTERLOCUTORY DECREES OF ADOPTION; AND TO AMEND THE REVISED UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT.
Last action — Notification that SB599 is now Act 744
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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 April 01, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 18, 2025.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 599 adds a new provision at line 28, while removing a reference to an earlier act approved in 2025. This change likely allows for an updated approach or regulation that reflects current needs or conditions. It’s important because it ensures the bill remains relevant and effective in addressing today's issues.
Act 744 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas As Engrossed:
Tucker APPROVED:7 04-07-2025 12:24:56 LJH275
4/17/25 7 04-07-2025 12:24:56 LJH275
Amendments
1 amendment- Amendment S1 April 02, 2025 Show changes
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Action History
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Notification that SB599 is now Act 744
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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 JUDICIARY 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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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 JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Clint Penzo · Cosponsor
- Tippi McCullough · Cosponsor
- Ashley Hudson · Primary
- Clarke Tucker · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (134)
134 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 599?
- SB 599 is sponsored by Clint Penzo, Tippi McCullough, Ashley Hudson, and Clarke Tucker.
- What is the current status of SB 599?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 01, 2025. Enacted.
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