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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 16, 2025 AR SB 444 Amends the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Bill Passed - House (82 - 13)
April 15, 2025 AR HB 1252 Establishes the Certified Community-Based Doula Certification Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 1)
April 15, 2025 AR SB 640 Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul Bill Passed - House (60 - 29)
April 15, 2025 AR SB 640 Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul Bill Passed - House (60 - 29)
April 14, 2025 AR HB 1866 Requires All Public Schools to Install an Audio Recording Device in Locker Rooms and Dressing Rooms of Public-School Campuses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 21)
April 14, 2025 AR SB 352 Prohibits Antisemitic Discrimination in Schools Bill Passed - House (82 - 1)
April 14, 2025 AR SB 520 Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs in Local Governments Bill Passed - House (68 - 22)
April 14, 2025 AR SB 544 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail Bill Passed - House (96 - 1)
April 10, 2025 AR HB 1974 Prohibits State Entities from Employing Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (76 - 20)
April 7, 2025 AR HB 1683 Prohibits the Procurement by a Governmental Entity of an Electric Vehicle or a Component that was Manufactured Using Forced Labor Bill Passed - House (74 - 14)
April 3, 2025 AR HB 1365 Repeals Racial and Gender Quotas and Other DEI Qualifications of Membership for Certain Boards, Committees, Councils, and Commissions Bill Passed - House (60 - 24)
April 1, 2025 AR HB 366 Establishes the Strengthen Arkansas Homes Act Bill Passed - House (56 - 25)
April 1, 2025 AR HB 1821 Establishes a More Sustainable System of Property Insurance for State Owned Property Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
March 18, 2025 AR SB 189 Authorizes Ivermectin to be Sold Over the Counter Bill Passed - House (78 - 14)
March 17, 2025 AR SB 246 Amends Provisions for Education in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (77 - 17)
March 12, 2025 AR HB 1512 Establishes the Arkansas ACCESS Act Bill Passed - House (81 - 17)
March 4, 2025 AR HB 1489 Authorizes the Use of Nitrogen Gas in State Executions Bill Passed - House (67 - 23)
March 4, 2025 AR HB 1150 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Obtaining Certain Pharmacy Permits Bill Passed - House (89 - 4)
Feb. 26, 2025 AR SB 17 Prohibits the Selling of a Human Corpse or Body Parts Set to be Cremated or Buried Bill Passed - House
Feb. 19, 2025 AR SB 213 Establishes the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act to Improve Maternal Health Bill Passed - House (76 - 6)
Feb. 11, 2025 AR HB 1060 Amends and Revises the Educational Instruction Provided on the Failure of Communism and Autocratic Systems Bill Passed - House (70 - 16)
Feb. 10, 2025 AR SB 182 Requires Local Governments to Continue Operating Under Annual Appropriation Ordinances Until a New Ordinance is Adopted Bill Passed - House (92 - 0)
Feb. 6, 2025 AR SB 3 Repeals Affirmative Action Policies Bill Passed - House (65 - 27)
Feb. 5, 2025 AR HB 1181 Amends the Full Practice Authority of a Certified Nurse Midwife to Allow Admitting Privileges Bill Passed - House (96 - 2)
Jan. 16, 2025 AR HB 1056 Establishes a Joint Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
April 30, 2024 AR HB 1077 Establishes the Funding and Structure of the Department of Human Services Bill Passed - House (80 - 3)
April 6, 2023 AR SB 495 Requires Convicted Individuals Serve Out the Majority of Their Sentences Instead of Early Release Bill Passed - House (82 - 14)
April 4, 2023 AR HB 1738 Establishes a Parents Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (80 - 11)
April 3, 2023 AR HB 1622 Establishes the Heart Attack Task Force Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
March 15, 2023 AR SB 81 Authorizes Parental Review and Challenge of School Library Books and Curriculum Bill Passed - House (56 - 25)
March 2, 2023 AR SB 294 Establishes the LEARNS Act Bill Passed - House (78 - 21)
Feb. 22, 2023 AR HB 1410 Authorizes Minors 16 Years Old and Under to work in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (54 - 32)
Feb. 1, 2023 AR HB 1156 Requires That Public School Restrooms Be Separated by Sex Bill Passed - House (80 - 10)
Aug. 10, 2022 AR HB 1002 Reduces State Income and Corporate Taxes Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
March 7, 2022 AR HB 1034 Increases Prison Spending Bill Passed - House (83 - 5)
March 7, 2022 AR SB 54 Appropriates Money for Personal Services and Operating Expenses for the Department of Human Services Bill Passed - House (91 - 3)
March 3, 2022 AR SB 49 Appropriates Funds for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Bill Passed - House (96 - 0)
March 3, 2022 AR SB 102 Appropriates Pregnancy Resource Center Grants for the Department of Finance and Administration Bill Passed - House (75 - 19)
March 3, 2022 AR SB 102 Appropriates Pregnancy Resource Center Grants for the Department of Finance and Administration Bill Passed - House (75 - 19)
March 3, 2022 AR SB 59 Appropriates Funds for the University of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (88 - 4)
March 2, 2022 AR SB 98 Appropriates Money for Capital Improvements and Illicit Drug Education and Training for the University of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
Feb. 16, 2022 AR HB 1031 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Education for the Educational Television Division Bill Passed - House (49 - 45)
Oct. 8, 2021 AR SB 731 Establishes a Right of Privacy Concerning COVID-19 Vaccination Status Bill Failed - House (41 - 46)
Oct. 6, 2021 AR SB 739 Exempts Employees from Federal Vaccine Mandates Bill Passed - House (61 - 25)
Oct. 5, 2021 AR HB 1977 Exempts Employees from Federal Mandates and Employer Mandates Related to COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (68 - 23)
April 27, 2021 AR SB 627 Prohibits Certain Teachings Regarding Race and Sex Bill Passed - House (72 - 19)
April 27, 2021 AR SB 627 Prohibits Certain Teachings Regarding Race and Sex Bill Passed - House (72 - 19)
April 26, 2021 AR SB 615 Prohibits Governmental Entities from Mandating Vaccine Passports Bill Passed - House (76 - 12)
April 20, 2021 AR SB 590 Repeals Mask Mandates by All Government Entities Bill Passed - House (69 - 20)
April 20, 2021 AR SB 535 Prohibits Public Agencies from Disclosing Membership and Other Information to Non-Profits Bill Passed - House (74 - 12)
April 13, 2021 AR SB 488 Exempts Certain Forms of Examining and Copying of Public Records Bill Passed - House (71 - 21)
April 7, 2021 AR SB 494 Extends Qualified Immunity to Law Enforcement who Patrol Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - House (76 - 10)
April 7, 2021 AR HB 1701 Authorizes Teachers to Teach Creationism as a "Theory of How the Earth Came to Exist" Bill Passed - House (72 - 21)
March 15, 2021 AR SB 289 Authorizes Denial of Healthcare on the Basis of Religious Principles Bill Passed - House (72 - 20)
March 10, 2021 AR HB 1570 Prohibits Gender Transition-Related Medical Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (70 - 22)
March 9, 2021 AR HB 1198 Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Operate Without the Supervision of a Doctor Bill Passed - House (55 - 31)
Jan. 28, 2021 AR HB 1211 Prohibits the State From Closing Churches During Emergency Declarations Bill Passed - House (75 - 10)
April 10, 2019 AR SB 411 Prohibits Local Government from Adopting "Sanctuary Policies" Bill Passed - House (71 - 24)
April 5, 2019 AR HB 1684 Authorizes In-State Tuition for DACA Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 19)
March 9, 2015 AR HB 1282 Amends DWI Charges Bill Passed - House (52 - 30)
March 19, 2013 AR SB 417 Classifies the Death of a Fetus as a Felony in Certain Cases Bill Passed - House (76 - 10)
March 6, 2013 AR SB 134 Prohibits Abortion if Fetal Heartbeat Detected Veto Override Passed - House (56 - 33)
Feb. 27, 2013 AR HB 1037 Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks Veto Override Passed - House (53 - 28)
Feb. 21, 2013 AR HB 1037 Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 10)
Feb. 21, 2013 AR SB 134 Prohibits an Abortion if a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected Bill Passed - House (68 - 20)
Feb. 4, 2013 AR HB 1100 Prohibits Abortion Coverage on the State Health Insurance Exchange Bill Passed - House (77 - 15)
Feb. 4, 2013 AR HB 1037 Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks Bill Passed - House (75 - 20)
March 31, 2011 AR HB 1226 2011-2012 State Insurance Department Budget Bill Passed - House (83 - 7)
March 29, 2011 AR HB 1226 2011-2012 State Insurance Department Budget Bill Failed - House (53 - 41)
Feb. 15, 2011 AR SB 154 Cell Phones in School Zones Bill Passed - House (52 - 41)
Feb. 7, 2011 AR HB 1013 Hiring of Unauthorized Workers Bill Passed - House (54 - 39)
March 13, 2009 AR SB 239 Authorization for Unlicensed Assistants to Perform Simple Medical Procedures Bill Passed - House (59 - 29)
March 9, 2009 AR HB 1700 Expanding Eligibility for Children's Health Insurance Program Bill Passed - House (82 - 14)
Feb. 25, 2009 AR SB 78 Seat Belt Violation as Primary Offense Bill Passed - House (60 - 31)
Feb. 5, 2009 AR HB 1204 Tobacco Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (75 - 24)
Jan. 29, 2007 AR HB 1173 Reversal of the BMI Report Card Requirement Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
Jan. 29, 2007 AR HB 1173 Reversal of the BMI Report Card Requirement Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
April 21, 2006 AR SB 16 Science Specialist Program Funding Line Item Veto Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 13)
April 7, 2006 AR SB 27 Educational Adequacy Act of 2006 Bill Passed - House (79 - 17)
April 7, 2006 AR SB 21 Education Funding Bill Passed - House (82 - 13)
April 7, 2006 AR SB 24 Additional Education Funding Act Bill Passed - House (83 - 8)
April 6, 2006 AR SB 19 Smoking Ban Bill Passed - House (63 - 32)
April 6, 2006 AR SB 18 Property Tax Interest Bill Failed - House (46 - 46)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/16 SB 444 Amends the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Bill Passed - House (82 - 13)
4/15 HB 1252 Establishes the Certified Community-Based Doula Certification Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 1)
4/15 SB 640 Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul Bill Passed - House (60 - 29)
4/15 SB 640 Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul Bill Passed - House (60 - 29)
4/14 HB 1866 Requires All Public Schools to Install an Audio Recording Device in Locker Rooms and Dressing Rooms of Public-School Campuses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 21)
4/14 SB 352 Prohibits Antisemitic Discrimination in Schools Bill Passed - House (82 - 1)
4/14 SB 520 Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs in Local Governments Bill Passed - House (68 - 22)
4/14 SB 544 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail Bill Passed - House (96 - 1)
4/10 HB 1974 Prohibits State Entities from Employing Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (76 - 20)
4/07 HB 1683 Prohibits the Procurement by a Governmental Entity of an Electric Vehicle or a Component that was Manufactured Using Forced Labor Bill Passed - House (74 - 14)
4/03 HB 1365 Repeals Racial and Gender Quotas and Other DEI Qualifications of Membership for Certain Boards, Committees, Councils, and Commissions Bill Passed - House (60 - 24)
4/01 HB 366 Establishes the Strengthen Arkansas Homes Act Bill Passed - House (56 - 25)
4/01 HB 1821 Establishes a More Sustainable System of Property Insurance for State Owned Property Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
3/18 SB 189 Authorizes Ivermectin to be Sold Over the Counter Bill Passed - House (78 - 14)
3/17 SB 246 Amends Provisions for Education in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (77 - 17)
3/12 HB 1512 Establishes the Arkansas ACCESS Act Bill Passed - House (81 - 17)
3/04 HB 1489 Authorizes the Use of Nitrogen Gas in State Executions Bill Passed - House (67 - 23)
3/04 HB 1150 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Obtaining Certain Pharmacy Permits Bill Passed - House (89 - 4)
2/26 SB 17 Prohibits the Selling of a Human Corpse or Body Parts Set to be Cremated or Buried Bill Passed - House
2/19 SB 213 Establishes the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act to Improve Maternal Health Bill Passed - House (76 - 6)
2/11 HB 1060 Amends and Revises the Educational Instruction Provided on the Failure of Communism and Autocratic Systems Bill Passed - House (70 - 16)
2/10 SB 182 Requires Local Governments to Continue Operating Under Annual Appropriation Ordinances Until a New Ordinance is Adopted Bill Passed - House (92 - 0)
2/06 SB 3 Repeals Affirmative Action Policies Bill Passed - House (65 - 27)
2/05 HB 1181 Amends the Full Practice Authority of a Certified Nurse Midwife to Allow Admitting Privileges Bill Passed - House (96 - 2)
1/16 HB 1056 Establishes a Joint Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
4/30 HB 1077 Establishes the Funding and Structure of the Department of Human Services Bill Passed - House (80 - 3)
4/06 SB 495 Requires Convicted Individuals Serve Out the Majority of Their Sentences Instead of Early Release Bill Passed - House (82 - 14)
4/04 HB 1738 Establishes a Parents Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (80 - 11)
4/03 HB 1622 Establishes the Heart Attack Task Force Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
3/15 SB 81 Authorizes Parental Review and Challenge of School Library Books and Curriculum Bill Passed - House (56 - 25)
3/02 SB 294 Establishes the LEARNS Act Bill Passed - House (78 - 21)
2/22 HB 1410 Authorizes Minors 16 Years Old and Under to work in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (54 - 32)
2/01 HB 1156 Requires That Public School Restrooms Be Separated by Sex Bill Passed - House (80 - 10)
8/10 HB 1002 Reduces State Income and Corporate Taxes Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
3/07 HB 1034 Increases Prison Spending Bill Passed - House (83 - 5)
3/07 SB 54 Appropriates Money for Personal Services and Operating Expenses for the Department of Human Services Bill Passed - House (91 - 3)
3/03 SB 49 Appropriates Funds for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Bill Passed - House (96 - 0)
3/03 SB 102 Appropriates Pregnancy Resource Center Grants for the Department of Finance and Administration Bill Passed - House (75 - 19)
3/03 SB 102 Appropriates Pregnancy Resource Center Grants for the Department of Finance and Administration Bill Passed - House (75 - 19)
3/03 SB 59 Appropriates Funds for the University of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (88 - 4)
3/02 SB 98 Appropriates Money for Capital Improvements and Illicit Drug Education and Training for the University of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
2/16 HB 1031 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Education for the Educational Television Division Bill Passed - House (49 - 45)
10/08 SB 731 Establishes a Right of Privacy Concerning COVID-19 Vaccination Status Bill Failed - House (41 - 46)
10/06 SB 739 Exempts Employees from Federal Vaccine Mandates Bill Passed - House (61 - 25)
10/05 HB 1977 Exempts Employees from Federal Mandates and Employer Mandates Related to COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (68 - 23)
4/27 SB 627 Prohibits Certain Teachings Regarding Race and Sex Bill Passed - House (72 - 19)
4/27 SB 627 Prohibits Certain Teachings Regarding Race and Sex Bill Passed - House (72 - 19)
4/26 SB 615 Prohibits Governmental Entities from Mandating Vaccine Passports Bill Passed - House (76 - 12)
4/20 SB 590 Repeals Mask Mandates by All Government Entities Bill Passed - House (69 - 20)
4/20 SB 535 Prohibits Public Agencies from Disclosing Membership and Other Information to Non-Profits Bill Passed - House (74 - 12)
4/13 SB 488 Exempts Certain Forms of Examining and Copying of Public Records Bill Passed - House (71 - 21)
4/07 SB 494 Extends Qualified Immunity to Law Enforcement who Patrol Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - House (76 - 10)
4/07 HB 1701 Authorizes Teachers to Teach Creationism as a "Theory of How the Earth Came to Exist" Bill Passed - House (72 - 21)
3/15 SB 289 Authorizes Denial of Healthcare on the Basis of Religious Principles Bill Passed - House (72 - 20)
3/10 HB 1570 Prohibits Gender Transition-Related Medical Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (70 - 22)
3/09 HB 1198 Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Operate Without the Supervision of a Doctor Bill Passed - House (55 - 31)
1/28 HB 1211 Prohibits the State From Closing Churches During Emergency Declarations Bill Passed - House (75 - 10)
4/10 SB 411 Prohibits Local Government from Adopting "Sanctuary Policies" Bill Passed - House (71 - 24)
4/05 HB 1684 Authorizes In-State Tuition for DACA Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 19)
3/09 HB 1282 Amends DWI Charges Bill Passed - House (52 - 30)
3/19 SB 417 Classifies the Death of a Fetus as a Felony in Certain Cases Bill Passed - House (76 - 10)
3/06 SB 134 Prohibits Abortion if Fetal Heartbeat Detected Veto Override Passed - House (56 - 33)
2/27 HB 1037 Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks Veto Override Passed - House (53 - 28)
2/21 HB 1037 Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 10)
2/21 SB 134 Prohibits an Abortion if a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected Bill Passed - House (68 - 20)
2/04 HB 1100 Prohibits Abortion Coverage on the State Health Insurance Exchange Bill Passed - House (77 - 15)
2/04 HB 1037 Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks Bill Passed - House (75 - 20)
3/31 HB 1226 2011-2012 State Insurance Department Budget Bill Passed - House (83 - 7)
3/29 HB 1226 2011-2012 State Insurance Department Budget Bill Failed - House (53 - 41)
2/15 SB 154 Cell Phones in School Zones Bill Passed - House (52 - 41)
2/07 HB 1013 Hiring of Unauthorized Workers Bill Passed - House (54 - 39)
3/13 SB 239 Authorization for Unlicensed Assistants to Perform Simple Medical Procedures Bill Passed - House (59 - 29)
3/09 HB 1700 Expanding Eligibility for Children's Health Insurance Program Bill Passed - House (82 - 14)
2/25 SB 78 Seat Belt Violation as Primary Offense Bill Passed - House (60 - 31)
2/05 HB 1204 Tobacco Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (75 - 24)
1/29 HB 1173 Reversal of the BMI Report Card Requirement Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
1/29 HB 1173 Reversal of the BMI Report Card Requirement Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
4/21 SB 16 Science Specialist Program Funding Line Item Veto Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 13)
4/07 SB 27 Educational Adequacy Act of 2006 Bill Passed - House (79 - 17)
4/07 SB 21 Education Funding Bill Passed - House (82 - 13)
4/07 SB 24 Additional Education Funding Act Bill Passed - House (83 - 8)
4/06 SB 19 Smoking Ban Bill Passed - House (63 - 32)
4/06 SB 18 Property Tax Interest Bill Failed - House (46 - 46)
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