Arkansas 2026 Fiscal Session Status: In Committee

SR 7 — TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS AND AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS.

Last action — Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023 to modify requirements for digital asset mining businesses and local government authority regarding such businesses.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-1-602

    14-1-602. Legislative findings and intent.

    This section is entirely repealed, removing the legislative findings and intent regarding data centers.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-1-603(10)

    (10) “Ordinance” means an ordinance, resolution, or other appropriate legislative enactment of a legislative body;

    The definition of 'ordinance' is removed from the act.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-1-604

    Complies with: → Complies with:

    The redundant phrase has been removed; compliance requirements remain.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-1-604

    (2)(C) State and federal law; and

    The reference to 'State and federal law' has been integrated with the other compliance requirements.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-1-604

    (b)(3)(B)(ii) As used in subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) → (b)(2)(B)(ii) As used in subdivision (b)(2)(B)(i)

    Adjusts the cites to correspond with changes in the numbering of subsections.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-1-604

    (b)(3)(C) Upon approval by the local government, locating or relocating to: → (b)(2)(C) Upon approval by the local government, locating or relocating to:

    Adjusts the subsection number for consistency after amendments.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-1-605

    Except as provided by subsection (d) of this section, a A local government shall not may: → A local government shall not may:

    Removes redundancy in the phrasing of local government authority regarding regulations.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-1-605

    rezone Rezone an area → rezone an area

    Corrects the redundancy in the phrasing concerning zoning changes.

  • Arkansas Code § 14-1-605(c)

    The commission shall promulgate rules to implement this section.

    The directive for the commission to create rules is removed.

Action History

  1. Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

  2. Read third time and failed of adoption.

  3. Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.

  4. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 7?
SR 7 is sponsored by Bryan King.
What is the current status of SR 7?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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