TO PROHIBIT A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS IN WATERSHEDS AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER.
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SB 290 — TO PROHIBIT A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS IN WATERSHEDS AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER.
Last action — Notification that SB290 is now Act 921
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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 25, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 22, 2025.
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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 290, a specific approval date from 2025 has been removed. This change simplifies the bill by eliminating a reference to a previous act and its approval date, making it clearer and more straightforward. By doing this, the bill can focus on its current goals without being tied to past legislation. It's important because it keeps the bill relevant and easier to understand for everyone involved.
Act 921 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas As Engrossed:
Johnson APPROVED:3 04-14-2025 09:17:38 CRH168
4/21/25 3 04-14-2025 09:17:38 CRH168
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The bill prohibits any moratorium on the issuance of permits in watersheds and other bodies of water in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Code § 10-3-309(f)
(5) A committee or subcommittee under this section considering a rule to institute a moratorium in a watershed or other body of water under § 15-23-107 is not required to state the grounds under subdivision (f)(1) of this section when not approving a rule.
This addition allows committees not to explain their opposition to rules about moratoriums.
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Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 23, Subchapter 1
15-23-107. Prohibition on moratorium in watersheds and other bodies of water — Definition. (a) As used in this section, "moratorium" means a prohibition on the issuance of permits or any other limitation on agricultural production, including without limitation, livestock and poultry operations, contained animal feeding operations, and the cultivation of crops and orchards. (b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (f) of this section, a state agency, including without limitation the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy and Environment, shall not institute a moratorium on the issuance of permits in a watershed or other body of water.
This new section explicitly prohibits state agencies from instituting any moratorium on permits in relevant water bodies.
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Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 23, Subchapter 1
(c)(1) In order for a state agency to institute a moratorium related to a watershed or other body of water, the state agency shall: (A) Promulgate a rule to institute the moratorium; (B)(i) Follow the procedure under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; (ii) If the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., does not apply to the state agency, the state agency shall follow the law governing the adequate administrative procedures for the state agency; and (C) Obtain review and approval of the state agency rule under § 10-3-309.
This stipulates the conditions under which a moratorium could be instituted, reinforcing regulatory oversight.
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Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 23, Subchapter 1
(2)(A) A moratorium reviewed and approved under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall expire four (4) years after the effective date of the rule.
This establishes a time limit for the duration of approved moratoriums, requiring reapproval after four years.
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Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 23, Subchapter 1
(f) This section does not apply to a moratorium related to a watershed or other body of water instituted by rule before the effective date of this section.
This ensures that existing moratoriums are not affected by the new law.
Amendments
3 amendments- Amendment H1 April 10, 2025 Show changes
- Amendment S2 April 01, 2025 Show changes
- Amendment S1 March 31, 2025 Show changes
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Action History
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Notification that SB290 is now Act 921
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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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Read the third time and passed.
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Rules suspended.
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House Amendment No. 1 read first time, rule suspended, read second time and concurred in.
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Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.
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Returned from the House as passed as amended # 1 .
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Returned to Senate as passed, as amended # 1
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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. 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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Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 1
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Re-referred to the Committee on AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- HOUSE
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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 AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- 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 # 2 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 # 2
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Re-referred to AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE
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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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Withdrawn from Committee and placed on 2nd reading for purpose of amendment # 1
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Rules suspended.
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Stetson Painter · Cosponsor
- DeAnn Vaught · Primary
- Blake Johnson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (135)
135 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors SB 290?
- SB 290 is sponsored by Stetson Painter, DeAnn Vaught, and Blake Johnson.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2025. Enacted.
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