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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2025 | AR | HB 1150 | Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Obtaining Certain Pharmacy Permits | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
| April 2, 2025 | AR | SB 544 | Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6) |
| March 11, 2025 | AR | HB 1489 | Authorizes the Use of Nitrogen Gas in State Executions | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
| March 11, 2025 | AR | HB 1489 | Authorizes the Use of Nitrogen Gas in State Executions | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
| March 3, 2025 | AR | SB 208 | Requires Canvassers to Request a Photo ID of Potential Signers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 6) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | AR | HB 1222 | Requires Attorney General to Review Proposed Ballot Issues | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | AR | HB 1222 | Requires Attorney General to Review Proposed Ballot Issues | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | AR | SB 208 | Requires Canvassers to Request a Photo ID of Potential Signers | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | AR | SB 209 | Prohibits Signatures Gathered by Canvassers Which Violated State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | AR | SB 207 | Requires Canvassers to Disclose Warnings on Petition Fraud | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | AR | SB 210 | Requires Canvassers to Provide Ballot Title to Petition Signees | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
| April 7, 2023 | AR | SB 495 | Requires Convicted Individuals Serve Out the Majority of Their Sentences Instead of Early Release | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 4) |
| March 13, 2023 | AR | HB 1307 | Requires the State Divest from Financial Companies that Follow Certain Sociopolitical Guidelines | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
| March 8, 2022 | AR | HB 1034 | Increases Prison Spending | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3) |
| March 7, 2022 | AR | HB 1026 | Appropriates Funds for Law Enforcement Budgets and Spending | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0) |
| Oct. 6, 2021 | AR | HB 1977 | Exempts Employees from Federal Mandates and Employer Mandates Related to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12) |
| Oct. 4, 2021 | AR | SB 732 | Prohibits the Process Known as "Vaccine Coercion" | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| April 26, 2021 | AR | SB 298 | Classifies Federal Gun Restrictions as Invalid | Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| April 26, 2021 | AR | SB 298 | Classifies Federal Gun Restrictions as Invalid | Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| April 26, 2021 | AR | SB 573 | Authorizes Concealed Carry in Government Buildings, Parks and Property | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6) |
| April 22, 2021 | AR | SB 590 | Repeals Mask Mandates by All Government Entities | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 9) |
| April 21, 2021 | AR | HB 1547 | Prohibits Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| April 21, 2021 | AR | HB 1547 | Prohibits Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| April 20, 2021 | AR | SB 615 | Prohibits Governmental Entities from Mandating Vaccine Passports | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8) |
| March 29, 2021 | AR | SB 346 | Authorizes Law Enforcement to Charge $15 for Audiovisual Records | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
| Feb. 10, 2021 | AR | SB 289 | Authorizes Denial of Healthcare on the Basis of Religious Principles | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| Jan. 19, 2021 | AR | SB 24 | Expands "Stand Your Ground" Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
| March 27, 2020 | AR | SB 2 | Establishes a COVID-19 Emergency Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0) |
| April 8, 2019 | AR | HJR 1008 | Establishes Stricter Requirements for Ballot Initiatives | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
| April 8, 2013 | AR | SB 38 | Requires Drug Testing for Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5) |
| April 5, 2013 | AR | SB 1093 | Requires Racial Impact Statement For Crime Bills | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 10) |
| April 5, 2013 | AR | SB 1093 | Requires Racial Impact Statement For Crime Bills | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 10) |
| March 27, 2013 | AR | SB 2 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| March 19, 2013 | AR | SB 2 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 12) |
| Feb. 28, 2013 | AR | HB 1037 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Veto Override Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
| Feb. 28, 2013 | AR | SB 134 | Prohibits an Abortion if a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 8) |
| Feb. 25, 2013 | AR | HB 1243 | Authorizes University Staff to Carry a Concealed Handgun | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
| Feb. 20, 2013 | AR | SB 2 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
| Feb. 18, 2013 | AR | HB 1037 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
| Feb. 6, 2013 | AR | SB 131 | Prohibits Disclosure of Concealed Firearm Permit Information | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
| Jan. 31, 2013 | AR | SB 134 | Prohibits an Abortion if a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8) |
| Jan. 28, 2013 | AR | SB 71 | Authorizes Handguns on Religious Institutions' Properties | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4) |
| Feb. 2, 2011 | AR | SB 154 | Cell Phones in School Zones | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12) |
| Feb. 2, 2011 | AR | SB 154 | Cell Phones in School Zones | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12) |
| March 13, 2007 | AR | SB 959 | Adoption and Foster Care Restrictions | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7) |