James Eaton
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Bills sponsored
this session · 6 all-time
5
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 41 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 4 all-time
1283
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 1283 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025/2025R 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
97.5%
based on 1251 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
6 billsHistorical 5 bills
- SB 503 TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AN EMPLOYER MUST HAVE TO BE MANDATED TO FILE AN ANNUAL INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING STATEMENT ELECTRONICALLY; AND TO REQUIRE THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF A WITHHOLDING RETURN FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYERS. Signed
- SB 494 TO REDUCE THE NUMBER AND TYPES OF PERMITS ISSUED BY ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL; AND TO CONSOLIDATE SEVERAL PERMITS INTO A SINGLE PERMIT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX ACT OF 1977. Signed
- SB 495 TO AMEND DEFINITIONS USED UNDER THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX ACT OF 1977; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "INVOICE" AND THE DEFINITION OF "INVOICE PRICE" USED UNDER THE ARKANSAS TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX ACT OF 1977. Signed
- SB 370 TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS WINE PRODUCERS COUNCIL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Signed
- SB 502 TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING ACT OF 1965; AND TO REQUIRE THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF A FORM 1099 IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. Died
Co-sponsored
41 billsCurrent session 5 bills
- HB 1001 TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS. Signed
- HR 1046 TO RECOGNIZE THE ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY GOLDEN SUNS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE GREAT AMERICAN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP. In Committee
- HR 1048 TO RECOGNIZE THE ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY GOLDEN SUNS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE GREAT AMERICAN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP. In Committee
- HR 1047 TO RECOGNIZE THE MANY ACHIEVEMENTS OF COACH DAVE WILBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY GOLDEN SUNS AND TO CONGRATULATE COACH WILBERS ON HIS RETIREMENT. In Committee
- HB 1080 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - JONESBORO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. In Committee
Historical 36 bills
- HR 1090 TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 29, 2025, AS VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY AND MARCH 2025 AS VIETNAM ERA VETERANS MONTH IN ARKANSAS IN APPRECIATION OF THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY VIETNAM WAR VETERANS. Died
- HB 1604 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED CONTRACTS BY STATE AGENCIES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY STATE AGENCIES TO PURCHASE PROMOTIONAL ITEMS MADE IN CHINA. Signed
- SB 307 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES; TO CREATE THE GENERATING ARKANSAS JOBS ACT OF 2025; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Signed
- SB 409 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS BY FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE FARMER PROTECTION ACT. Signed
- HB 1802 TO CREATE THE TALENT RECRUITMENT GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO RELOCATE TO THE STATE. Signed
- HB 1682 TO CREATE THE GOOD NEIGHBOR ACT; AND TO CLARIFY FOOD DONATION LIABILITY AND IMMUNITY. Signed
- HB 1352 TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING ACTIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN FOREIGN ENTITIES. Signed
- SB 375 TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CAPITAL RAPE; AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 3 OF 1936. Signed
- SB 437 TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT. Signed
- HB 1636 TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOFT DRINK TAX ACT, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 1 OF 1994; AND TO PHASE OUT THE SOFT DRINK TAX BASED ON SALES TAX COLLECTIONS FROM SALES OF SOFT DRINKS. Died
- HR 1076 TO RECOGNIZE THE HONORABLE STACEY ZIMMERMAN UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FOR HER SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. Died
- HB 1561 TO ESTABLISH THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROTECTION ACT OF 2025. Signed
- HB 1657 TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT. Signed
- HB 1626 TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSAL VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY. Died
- SB 263 TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. Signed
- HB 1662 TO PROHIBIT LOBBYING FOR A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY. Died
- SB 607 TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT INITIATES AND MAINTAINS A FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Died
- HB 1534 TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. Died
- SB 59 TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH ONE BREAKFAST AT NO COST EACH SCHOOL DAY UPON REQUEST WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THE STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A FEDERALLY FUNDED FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Signed
- HB 1368 TO AMEND THE LIST OF MUSICIANS HONORED ON ARKANSAS MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY. Signed
- HB 1353 TO REGULATE A VISION BENEFIT MANAGER; TO AMEND THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015; TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT. Signed
- HB 1351 TO REGULATE A VISION BENEFIT MANAGER; TO AMEND THE VISION CARE PLAN ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT. Died
- HB 1315 TO AUTHORIZE A BLOOD TYPE DESIGNATION TO BE PLACED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD. Signed
- HB 1681 TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Signed
- HB 1680 TO PREVENT A FOREIGN-PARTY-CONTROLLED BUSINESS FROM LEASING LAND; AND TO PROHIBIT A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY FROM HOLDING AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY OR AGRICULTURAL LAND IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. Signed
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
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HCR1006
TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RECESS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Read and adopted and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2025 |
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HB1700
TO AMEND THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS OF AN ADVERSE DETERMINATION NOTICE UNDER THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION TRANSPARENCY ACT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2025 |
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HB1126
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | April 10, 2025 |
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HB1106
AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | April 10, 2025 |
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HCR1006
TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RECESS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The vote by which HCR1006 Passed was expunged. |
Yea | pass | — |
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HJR1018
THE CITIZENS ONLY VOTING AMENDMENT.
Read and adopted and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | April 07, 2025 |
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HJR1004
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF THE STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE TERM LIMITS OF MEMBERS FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
Upon sounding of the ballot, the HJR failed of adoption |
Nay | pass | April 01, 2025 |
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HJR1004
APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF THE STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE TERM LIMITS OF MEMBERS FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
Upon Motion, Reconsideraton Failed to Pass - 4/1/2025 3:45:18 PM |
Nay | pass | April 01, 2025 |
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HR1119
REQUESTING THAT SENATOR KING BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF SJR 6 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Read and Failed of Adoption |
Yea | fail | — |
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HR1114
REQUESTING THAT SENATOR DISMANG BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE CONSIDERATION OF SJR 15 AS A THIRD PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
READ AND ADOPTED. |
Yea | pass | — |
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HR1034
TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
READ AND ADOPTED. |
Yea | pass | — |
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HR1012
TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO REQUIRE THAT A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BE SELECTED AS A DESIGNATED SURVIVOR.
Read and Failed of Adoption |
Yea | pass | — |
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HR1010
TO RENAME THE GULF OF MEXICO THE "GULF OF AMERICA" AND TO REQUIRE ALL STATE AGENCIES TO USE THE TERM "GULF OF AMERICA" IN OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Upon Motion, Reconsideraton Failed to Pass - 2/20/2025 11:25:16 AM |
Yea | fail | — |
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SB640
TO RECONSTITUTE THE STATE LIBRARY BOARD.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Nay | pass | — |
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SB638
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF SALES AND USE TAX ON THE SALE OF A NEW OR USED MOTORBOAT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECT PAYMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX ON A MOTORBOAT SOLD BY A MOTORBOAT DEALER.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB637
TO AMEND THE REVENUE STABILIZATION LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB636
AN ACT TO TRANSFER FUNDS; DEFINE THE MONIES TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE RESTRICTED RESERVE FUND; AND ALLOW ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AND EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB632
TO AMEND THE FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT; AND TO REQUIRE WARNING LABELS FOR HAIR RELAXERS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN CHEMICALS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB627
TO ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND LICENSING AND THE STATE'S ELECTRICIAN, HVACR, ELEVATOR, AND BOILER SAFETY LAWS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB625
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB624
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT; TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO ALLOW A STUDENT TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PUBLIC SCHOOL WITHIN HIS OR HER RESIDENT DISTRICT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB620
TO PROVIDE A SAFETY VALVE AND APPEAL RIGHT FOR A MINOR DEFENDANT WHO IS ALSO A VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB619
CONCERNING THE FORMATION OF AN ISOLATED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB618
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT DUE PROCESS AND PROTECTION ACT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB614
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB612
TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM THAT CAUSES HARM; AND TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY ON A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM THAT KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY CONTRIBUTES TO A MINOR'S SUICIDE OR SUICIDE ATTEMPT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB611
TO AMEND THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY ACT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB610
TO AMEND THE GENERATING ARKANSAS JOBS ACT OF 2025; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB608
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RUNOFF ELECTIONS FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB604
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING THE COURSE CHOICE PROGRAM.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB601
TO CREATE A PATHWAY FOR A GRADUATE OF A FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOL TO BE LICENSED IN THIS STATE IF HE OR SHE IS OFFERED FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AS A PHYSICIAN FROM A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB600
TO REGULATE CONTRACTS; TO MANDATE CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS; AND TO CLARIFY PROPER JURISDICTION FOR CERTAIN CONTACTS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB599
TO ELIMINATE INTERLOCUTORY DECREES OF ADOPTION; AND TO AMEND THE REVISED UNIFORM ADOPTION ACT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB598
TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS RELATED TO THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB597
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF THREAT OF HARM UPON A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION EMPLOYEE.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB596
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO ESTABLISH A STATE ENERGY POLICY; TO REGULATE RETIREMENT OF DISPATCHABLE ELECTRIC GENERATION FACILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB594
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION TO SUPPLY A PUBLIC SERVICE OR TO EXTEND A PUBLIC SERVICE.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
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SB591
TO PROHIBIT RACE-SELECTION ABORTION IN THIS STATE; AND TO CREATE THE RACE DISCRIMINATION BY ABORTION PROHIBITION ACT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Not Voting | pass | — |
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SB590
TO CREATE THE RECIDIVISM REDUCTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB585
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN RECORDS BE PROVIDED TO AN EMPLOYEE WHO IS A MINOR.
Read the third time and failed. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB584
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB583
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS RELATING TO PHARMACY SERVICES.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB580
TO EXTEND FINANCING FOR PURCHASES OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR A RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB578
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING; AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO CLOSE CERTAIN EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB577
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO NOTIFY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CONCERNING SALES AND USE TAXES THAT ARE SET TO EXPIRE.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
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SB576
TO AMEND THE COVERAGE OF CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |
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SB575
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INSTALLMENT FEES COLLECTED IN CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT FEES; AND TO CREATE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TASK FORCE.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB574
TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY THAT OPERATES A WATERWORKS SYSTEM OR SEWAGE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO COUNTY PROPERTY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB573
TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VALUATION UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 16, § 5, BY DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THE ESTABLISHED METHODS OF VALUATION FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | — |
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SB572
TO CREATE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACCESS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ACCESS TO LEARNING MATERIALS.
Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate. |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2025 |