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Bills sponsored
this session · 7 all-time
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Bills co-sponsored
this session · 21 all-time
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Enacted into law
this session · 2 all-time
3507
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 3507 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2023 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
N/A (no party)
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
Not enough data yet
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93%
based on 971 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
7 billsHistorical 7 bills
- SB 548 TO REQUIRE CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER; AND TO MANDATE NOTICE TO AN ENROLLEE OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. Died
- SB 111 TO ALLOW CERTAIN INSURERS TO OFFER FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE. Signed
- SB 142 TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; AND TO REGULATE NETWORK LEASING UNDER THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT. Died
- SB 661 TO ESTABLISH THE ASPIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CASINO GAMING; AND TO DIRECT DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN NET CASINO GAMING RECEIPTS TAX REVENUES AND NET CASINO GAMING RECEIPTS. Died
- SB548 TO REQUIRE CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER; AND TO MANDATE NOTICE TO AN ENROLLEE OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. Died
- SB142 TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT; AND TO REGULATE NETWORK LEASING UNDER THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT. Died
- SB111 TO ALLOW CERTAIN INSURERS TO OFFER FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE. Signed
Co-sponsored
21 billsHistorical 21 bills
- SB 477 TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL. Signed
- SB 367 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNUSED OR UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE OR LEASE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC FACILITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Died
- SB 549 TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS. Signed
- SB 149 TO AMEND THE PER-STUDENT FOUNDATION FUNDING AMOUNTS FOR THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARS. Died
- SB 3 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION - TEACHER PAY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM APPROPRIATION - THE RAISE ACT - FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR. Died
- SB 2 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS APPROPRIATION AND SCHOOL SAFETY SET-ASIDE OR CONTINGENCY VOTE 3/5 SET-ASIDE FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR. Signed
- SB 4 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION - PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFIED STAFF RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR. Died
- SCR 1 TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE REGIONSMART TRI-STATE COMPACT BETWEEN ARKANSAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND TENNESSEE. Died
- SB 3 TO AUTHORIZE A SCHOOL BOARD OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR GOVERNING BODY OF AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO IMPLEMENT A FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Died
- SB 4 TO AUTHORIZE A PUBLICLY OWNED OR OPERATED CHILDCARE FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT A FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Died
- SB 290 CONCERNING COVERAGE OF DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER UNDER CERTAIN HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS. Signed
- SB 303 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - STATEWIDE MARITIME SULTANA MUSEUM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR. Died
- SMR 4 TO REMEMBER SENATOR JIM ARGUE AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY. Died
- SB 632 TO CREATE THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Signed
- SB 142 CONCERNING FUNDING BASED ON THE AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Died
- SB 598 TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS WITHIN THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TELEMEDICINE; TO PROHIBIT HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN FINANCIAL INCENTIVES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Died
- SB 531 TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY BOOT CAMP. Signed
- SB 309 TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING. Signed
- SB 617 TO REQUIRE WRITTEN CONSENT OF A PATIENT TO TRANSFER A PRESCRIPTION FROM A PHARMACY; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; AND TO PROHIBIT DATA MINING OF PATIENT INFORMATION. Signed
- SB 397 TO CREATE THE HIGHER EDUCATION CONSUMER GUIDE ACT. Signed
- SB 395 TO MODIFY THE ANNUAL CAP ON DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY SERVICES IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM. Signed
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
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SB 731
TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT OF PRIVACY CONCERNING CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION STATUS; TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM FROM COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS OR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and failed. |
Not Voting | fail | October 08, 2021 |
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SB 731
TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT OF PRIVACY CONCERNING CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION STATUS; TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM FROM COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS OR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Decision of Chair is sustained |
Not Voting | fail | October 08, 2021 |
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SB 731
TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT OF PRIVACY CONCERNING CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION STATUS; TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM FROM COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS OR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 FUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to sustain ruling of the chair passed-referred to Rules Committee. |
Yea | pass | October 08, 2021 |
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SB 743
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF THE FOUR (4) UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | October 07, 2021 |
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SB 739
TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE EXEMPTIONS FROM FEDERAL MANDATES AND EMPLOYER MANDATES RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | October 06, 2021 |
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HB 1982
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF THE FOUR (4) UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Emergency Clause failed |
Nay | pass | October 06, 2021 |
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HB 1982
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF THE FOUR (4) UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | October 06, 2021 |
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HB 1977
TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE EXEMPTIONS FROM FEDERAL MANDATES AND EMPLOYER MANDATES RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Motion to send HB1977 back to Senate passed |
Nay | pass | October 06, 2021 |
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HB 1977
TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE EXEMPTIONS FROM FEDERAL MANDATES AND EMPLOYER MANDATES RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19); AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | October 05, 2021 |
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SB 699
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MANDATORY ELECTRONIC REPORT FILING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | April 28, 2021 |
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HB 1957
CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL FIREARM BANS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND CONCERNING STATE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 28, 2021 |
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HB 1934
CONCERNING THE AVAILABLE SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES INVOLVING A CHILD.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 476
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EVICTION PROCEEDINGS; TO ALLOW THE COURT TO SEAL CERTAIN COURT RECORDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and failed. |
Not Voting | fail | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1012
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SCRAP METAL DEALERS; AND TO REQUIRE BUYERS OF USED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TO MAINTAIN RECORDS.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1870
CONCERNING PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH EXPENSES.
Motion to remove bill from committee and place on supplemental calendar failed |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1934
CONCERNING THE AVAILABLE SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES INVOLVING A CHILD.
Motion to remove bill from committee and place on supplemental calendar passed |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 686
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MOTOR CARRIERS; AND TO REGULATE GROUND TRANSPORTATION AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS AND REGIONAL AIRPORTS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 657
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING WATERCRAFTS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 203
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INSURANCE BUSINESS TRANSFER ACT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 693
TO TRANSFER THE DUTIES OF THE STATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD TO THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 703
TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP" AND "TELEMEDICINE" WITHIN THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; AND TO ALLOW TELEHEALTH CERTIFICATION FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 484
TO CLARIFY THE ALLOCATION OF NONRESIDENT INCOME FOR ARKANSAS INCOME TAX PURPOSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 336
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR COINS, CURRENCY, AND BULLION.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 485
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS.
Clincher motion failed of adoption |
Not Voting | fail | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 485
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS.
Read the third time and failed. |
Not Voting | fail | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 541
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SIGNS DESIGNATING THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BOWIE KNIFE, ARKANSAS HERITAGE SITE.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 601
TO REPEAL THE SMALL BUSINESS ENTITY TAX PASS THROUGH ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH THE UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 609
TO CREATE THE TRANSPARENCY IN FOREIGN INVESTMENT ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 691
TO IDENTIFY PAID ADVERTISEMENTS FUNDED BY TAXPAYER FUNDS; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ADVERTISING USING THE IMAGE OR VOICE OF AN ELECTED OFFICIAL.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 627
TO PROHIBIT THE PROPAGATION OF DIVISIVE CONCEPTS; AND TO REVIEW STATE ENTITY TRAINING MATERIALS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 671
CONCERNING THE IDENTIFICATION OF COST SAVINGS BY CABINET-LEVEL DEPARTMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SB 706
TO AMEND 18-15-104(4) AND 18-15-1802(C)(2) AS AMENDED BY SB334 OF 2021; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY A STATE AGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1957
CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL FIREARM BANS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND CONCERNING STATE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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SJR 14
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO CREATE THE "ARKANSAS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AMENDMENT".
Read the third time, concurred in, ordered transmitted to the Senate |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1922
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION ACT.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1702
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BICYCLE SAFETY; AND TO CLARIFY THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF A PERSON OPERATING A BICYCLE.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1800
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CONTRACTORS; TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION OF ROOFING CONTRACTORS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE TO ISSUE ROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1642
TO PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES IN PUBLIC HOUSING.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1884
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING A COUNTY'S OBLIGATIONS REGARDING THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRONIC PUBLIC RECORDS IN BULK ON REQUEST.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1698
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEE CHARGED FOR SETTING OFF DEBTS AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS.
Senate amendment # 2 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1698
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEE CHARGED FOR SETTING OFF DEBTS AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1920
TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR REVIEW AND A SUNSET DATE FOR STATE AGENCY RULES PERTAINING TO MILK AND CATTLE PRODUCTION.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1907
TO ENABLE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO MAKE APPROPRIATE BILLING DECISIONS THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE BILLING IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATIENTS ACT.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1805
TO ESTABLISH A PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT TO REPAIR ANY DEFECT OR DISREPAIR ON THE PREMISES.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1770
TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION BE INCLUDED ON STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS OR IDENTIFICATION BADGES.
Senate amendment # 2 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1770
TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION BE INCLUDED ON STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS OR IDENTIFICATION BADGES.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1700
TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS WITH RELIABLE INFORMATION REGARDING THE COST OF COLLEGE AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN ARKANSAS.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1615
TO AMEND ELECTION PROCEDURES; TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS; TO AMEND THE LOCATION OF POLLING PLACES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE VOTER REGISTRATION LIST.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1793
REQUIRING A CORRECTIONAL OR DETENTION FACILITY OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO ESTABLISH A POLICY TO OFFER MAMMOGRAMS AND PROSTATE SCREENINGS TO INMATES AND DETAINEES, AS APPROPRIATE.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Nay | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1525
CONCERNING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, AND USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Not Voting | pass | April 27, 2021 |