Daily Summary – Feb 7
As the Arkansas House of Representatives enters the 5th week of the 2025 Regular Session, several key pieces of legislation have moved forward, addressing issues ranging from food freedom to healthcare access and election policy. [...]
Daily Summary – Feb 6
On Thursday, the House Education Committee advanced SB142, known as the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, which would require public schools and open-enrollment charter schools to prohibit students from using cell phones or personal [...]
Daily Summary – Feb 5
On Wednesday, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced SB3, a bill that seeks to eliminate affirmative action programs in state government. The proposed legislation states that the state shall not discriminate against [...]
Daily Summary – Feb 4
On Tuesday, the House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee advanced HB1181, which grants certified nurse midwives the authority to admit and discharge patients from licensed hospitals if granted privileges and allows them to complete [...]
Daily Summary – Jan 31
The Arkansas House of Representatives has completed the third week of the 2025 Regular Session, making significant progress on legislation that impacts residents across the state. This week, the House considered and passed several bills [...]
Daily Summary – Jan 30
On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee advanced HB1067. This bill provides civil immunity to a federal firearms licensee who agrees to hold a firearm for an individual. The House voted in favor of HB1135. This [...]