Mental Health Legislation 2023
In the months leading up to the 2023 Regular Session, several legislators were meeting with mental health providers, medical professionals, and behavioral health stakeholders to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the mental and behavioral [...]
Transportation Legislation 2023
Act 50 repeals a law that prohibits leaving a running vehicle unattended. Act 261 would require the Department of Finance and Administration to offer drivers the option of a digitized driver’s license by February 2025. [...]
2023 Election Legislation
More than twenty bills passed in the 2023 Regular Session address Arkansas elections. From how an initiative is placed on the ballot to when the polls are open, there are several changes being made due [...]
Weekly Summary – Apr 7
In the final week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed a criminal justice reform bill, a tax cut, and a budget that increases spending in education and public safety. The House passed SB549. [...]
Daily Summary – Apr 6
On Thursday, the House passed HB1833. This bill amends the Revenue Stabilization Act. It categorizes $6.2 billion in state spending for the next fiscal year. The biggest increases in funding are directed to the public [...]
Daily Summary – Apr 5
On Wednesday, the House passed SB549. This bill will reduce the state’s top income tax rate from 4.9% to 4.7%. It also reduces the corporate income tax rate from 5.3% to 5.1%. The reductions will [...]