SB 9 — TO CREATE THE MAKE ARKANSAS HEALTHY AGAIN ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT MANUFACTURING, SELLING, DELIVERING, DISTRIBUTING, HOLDING, OR OFFERING FOR SALE A FOOD PRODUCT THAT CONTAINS CERTAIN SUBSTANCES.
Last action — Notification that SB9 is now Act 622
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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 December 13, 2024. 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 new version of Bill SB 9 has been updated to include an addition related to a specific section, while also removing a previous approval date from a past session. This change signifies that the bill is being reinvigorated and may be moving forward with fresh considerations. Keeping the bill current is important for addressing ongoing needs or issues related to its content.
Act 622 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas As Engrossed:
Davis APPROVED:2 03-20-2025 14:10:26 JMB131
4/16/25 2 03-20-2025 14:10:26 JMB131
Amendments
1 amendment- Amendment S1 March 19, 2025 Show changes
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Action History
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Notification that SB9 is now Act 622
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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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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 PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Clarke Tucker · Cosponsor
- Clint Penzo · Cosponsor
- Aaron Pilkington · Primary
- Breanne Davis · 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.
Show all 134 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 9?
- SB 9 is sponsored by Clarke Tucker, Clint Penzo, Aaron Pilkington, and Breanne Davis.
- What is the current status of SB 9?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 13, 2024. Enacted.
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