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Bills sponsored
this session · 9 all-time
1
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 107 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 4 all-time
3898
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 3898 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
89.7%
based on 1151 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
9 billsHistorical 9 bills
- HB1306 CONCERNING CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR VOLUNTEER SECURITY PERSONNEL IN A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP. Failed
- SB 642 TO CREATE THE FAMILIES' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT. Died
- HB 1306 CONCERNING CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL IMMUNITY FOR VOLUNTEER SECURITY PERSONNEL IN A CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP. Died
- SB 293 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS ON BALLOTS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES; AND TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDATE REVIEW OF BALLOTS. Signed
- HB 1457 TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS POLL WATCHERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLL WATCHERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES. Signed
- SB 431 AMENDING ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE HANDLING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS. Died
- HB 1667 TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL LICENSING RECOGNITION ACT. Died
- HB 1736 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF A JUVENILE TO REMAIN IN FOSTER CARE AFTER REACHING THE AGE OF MAJORITY. Signed
- HB1457 TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS POLL WATCHERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2023; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLL WATCHERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES. Signed
Co-sponsored
107 billsCurrent session 1 bill
Historical 106 bills
- HR 1089 TO RECOGNIZE THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONS. Died
- 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 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
- SB 426 TO CREATE THE DEFENSE AGAINST CRIMINAL ILLEGALS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO COMMIT SERIOUS FELONIES INVOLVING VIOLENCE. Signed
- SB 352 TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS; AND TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Signed
- HB 1685 TO CREATE THE GROCERY TAX RELIEF ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES LEVIED ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 19 OF 1958; AND TO EXEMPT GROCERIES FROM STATE SALES AND USE TAXES. 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
- 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
- SB 283 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE LAW CONCERNING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. Died
- SB 424 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY OF A MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Signed
- HB 1558 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION; TO CREATE A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BROKER AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE LICENSE; AND TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW. Signed
- HB 1561 TO ESTABLISH THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROTECTION ACT OF 2025. Signed
- HB 1049 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CRIMINALIZE UNLAWFUL SQUATTING. Signed
- HB 1679 TO AMEND THE REVISED ARKANSAS ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT; TO ALLOW CERTAIN CLASSES OF PERSONS TO REVOKE OR AMEND AN ANATOMICAL GIFT UPON THE DEATH OF THE DONOR; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING OF PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS. Signed
- HB 1657 TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT. Signed
- HB 1489 TO AMEND THE METHOD OF EXECUTION TO INCLUDE NITROGEN GAS. Signed
- SB 263 TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. Signed
- SB 535 TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AND THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION. Signed
- HB 1662 TO PROHIBIT LOBBYING FOR A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY. Died
- HB 1529 TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL CREATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF DEEPFAKE VISUAL MATERIAL; AND TO ESTABLISH A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL CREATION OF DEEPFAKE VISUAL MATERIAL. Signed
- 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
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 |
|
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 |
|
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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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. |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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. |
Not Voting | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | pass | October 05, 2021 |
|
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. |
Yea | pass | April 28, 2021 |
|
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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Nay | 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. |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | April 27, 2021 |
|
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. |
Nay | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | pass | April 27, 2021 |
|
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. |
Yea | pass | April 27, 2021 |
|
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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | pass | April 27, 2021 |
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HB 1642
TO PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL FAMILIES IN PUBLIC HOUSING.
Senate amendment # 1 read and concurred in. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | 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. |
Yea | pass | April 27, 2021 |