Fort Smith metro legislators file numerous bills in first weeks of General Assembly
by January 24, 2025 5:45 pm 196 views
Legislation filed or sponsored by legislators representing all or parts of the Fort Smith metro includes a bill to lower the sales tax on used vehicles, a bill about pharmacy rules related to certain hospitals and independent pharmacists, and a bill to repeal the office of Lieutenant Governor.
Following are bills with legislators representing districts in the Fort Smith area who are listed as a primary sponsor since the General Assembly opened on Jan. 13. The list includes a link to each legislator to track the status of filed legislation.
• Sen. Justin Boyd, R-Fort Smith (Link here to keep track of bills filed or sponsored by Sen. Boyd.)
SB15
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS WHILE HUNTING DEER; AND TO REPEAL § 15-43-205.
SB16
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM AT A TRAIN; AND TO INCREASE THE FINE THAT MAY BE IMPOSED FOR THE DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM AT A TRAIN OR FOR THROWING OTHER OBJECTS AT A TRAIN.
SB47
TO AMEND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; TO DEFINE “CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY” UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; TO MODIFY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE DEFINITIONS OF “MONEY” AND “DEPOSIT ACCOUNT”.
SB48
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF DEDUCTIBLES UNDER CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES.
SB49
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX APPLICABLE TO PURCHASES OF NEW OR USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND MOTORBOATS; AND TO SUBJECT CERTAIN USED MOTORBOATS TO A SPECIAL RATE OF TAX.
SB50
TO REQUIRE A LEGISLATIVE STUDY OF WORKFORCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES REFORM; AND TO REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION NECESSARY TO ADDRESS ISSUES IDENTIFIED DURING THE STUDY.
SB86
TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON NONPROFIT, TAX EXEMPT, OR GOVERNMENTALLY FUNDED HOSPITALS FROM HOLDING A LICENSED PHARMACY PERMIT FOR THE SALE AT RETAIL OF DRUGS.
SJR4
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION SHALL NOT BE HELD IF THE PROPOSED RATE OF TAX LEVY IS THE SAME AS LAST APPROVED AND NO OTHER MATTERS ARE TO BE DECIDED.
HB1052
TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS DISEASE IMMUNIZATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
HB1135
TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF A DIGITIZED IDENTIFICATION CARD; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEE FOR ISSUANCE OF A DIGITIZED DRIVER’S LICENSE OR DIGITIZED IDENTIFICATION CARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
HB1157
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SURVIVOR ANNUITY BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
HB1161
TO CLARIFY THE LAW CONCERNING AN ELECTION TO CHANGE ANNUITY OPTIONS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF RETIREMENT UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
• Rep. Cindy Crawford, R-Fort Smith (Link here to keep track of bills filed or sponsored by Rep. Crawford.)
SJR4
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION SHALL NOT BE HELD IF THE PROPOSED RATE OF TAX LEVY IS THE SAME AS LAST APPROVED AND NO OTHER MATTERS ARE TO BE DECIDED.
• Rep. Jon Eubanks, R-Paris (Link here to keep track of bills filed or sponsored by Rep. Eubanks.)
HB1204
TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.
SB56
CONCERNING THE EVALUATION, EXTENSION, AND REPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
SB58
TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON NONPROFIT, TAX EXEMPT, OR GOVERNMENTALLY-FUNDED HOSPITALS HOLDING A LICENSED PHARMACY PERMIT FOR THE SALE AT RETAIL OF DRUGS.
• Rep. Zach Gramlich, R-Fort Smith (Link here to keep track of bills filed or sponsored by Rep. Gramlich.)
HB1052
TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS DISEASE IMMUNIZATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
HB1067
CONCERNING FIREARM HOLD AGREEMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL IMMUNITY TO A FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEE WHO AGREES TO HOLD A FIREARM FOR AN INDIVIDUAL.
HB1082
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN AND TEENS’ ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT.
HB1083
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT.
HB1129
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “HOMESTEAD” FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS, SURVIVING SPOUSES, AND MINOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
HB1140
TO DEFINE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER REGARDING STUDENT ATHLETE CONCUSSION EDUCATION.
SB59
TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT WITH ONE BREAKFAST AT NO COST EACH SCHOOL DAY UPON HIS OR HER REQUEST WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT’S ELIGIBILITY FOR A FEDERALLY FUNDED FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEAL.
• Rep. Lee Johnson, R-Greenwood (Link here to keep track of bills filed or sponsored by Rep. Johnson.)
HB1165
TO PROHIBIT DIFFERENT REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE SAME TYPE OF PROVIDER IN DIFFERENT SETTINGS WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
HB1166
TO CLARIFY THE TYPES OF EPINEPHRINE FOR USE IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE.
HB1167
TO MODIFY THE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS; AND TO CLARIFY THAT DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDES DIABETIC SHOES AND SHOE INSERTS.
HB1168
TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL IMMUNITY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FOR NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS.
HB1169
TO CLARIFY THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR AN INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT TO INCLUDE A PERSON WHO IS IN A MENTAL CONDITION AS A RESULT OF A MEDICAL CONDITION.
HB1170
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A REIMBURSEMENT RATE REVIEW FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION BLOCK GRANT.
HB1171
TO MODIFY THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; AND TO AUTHORIZE AN ABBREVIATED INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES ENROLLED IN A RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION.
HB1172
TO ADD DEFINITIONS TO THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT TO ENSURE THAT ALL RULE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ARE APPEALABLE.
HB1184
TO PROTECT A CONSUMER’S PRIVACY IN CERTAIN MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE CONSUMER PRIVACY IN MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS ACT.
HB1185
TO ADOPT THE DIETITIAN LICENSURE COMPACT IN ARKANSAS.
HR1005
TO CONGRATULATE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL SOCIETY; AND TO CELEBRATE 2025 AS “THE YEAR OF THE ARKANSAS PHYSICIAN”.
SB48
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF DEDUCTIBLES UNDER CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES.
SB49
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAX APPLICABLE TO PURCHASES OF NEW OR USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND MOTORBOATS; AND TO SUBJECT CERTAIN USED MOTORBOATS TO A SPECIAL RATE OF TAX.
• Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest (Link here to keep track of legislation filed or sponsored by Sen. King.)
SB10
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS DATA CENTERS ACT OF 2023; AND TO REGULATE THE IMPACT ON WATER USAGE AND THE ELECTRIC GRID BY BLOCKCHAIN NETWORKS AND DIGITAL ASSET MINING.
SB11
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS DATA CENTERS ACT OF 2023; AND TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT.
SB12
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO SUBJECT ALL COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOARD OF APPORTIONMENT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO ESTABLISH A PENALTY.
SB5
TO ADD THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG HARM OR HOMICIDE.
SB6
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF VACCINE HARM.
SB62
TO TERMINATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME PROGRAM; AND TO TRANSFER ALL BENEFICIARIES IN THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME PROGRAM TO THE TRADITIONAL ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
SJR1
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE A VOTE OF THREE-FOURTHS OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT, AMEND, OR REPEAL LAWS CONCERNING ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS OR ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.
SJR2
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS APPORTIONMENT COMMISSION TO APPORTION DISTRICTS FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE, AND THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SJR3
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
SJR5
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
• Sen. Jim Petty, R-Van Buren (Link here to keep track of legislation filed or sponsored by Sen. Perry.)
HB1129
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “HOMESTEAD” FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS, SURVIVING SPOUSES, AND MINOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
• Rep. Chad Puryear, R-Hindsville (Link here to keep track of legislation filed or sponsored by Rep. Puryear.)
HB1007
TO REGULATE LIABILITY FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EVENTS; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH RESPECT TO SHOOTING SPORTS EVENTS.
• Sen. Terry Rice, R-Waldron (Link here to keep track of legislation filed or sponsored by Sen. Rice.)
HB1007
TO REGULATE LIABILITY FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EVENTS; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH RESPECT TO SHOOTING SPORTS EVENTS.
• Rep. Jay Richardson, D-Fort Smith (Link here to keep track of legislation filed or sponsored by Rep. Richardson.)
HB1159
TO CREATE THE RETAIL CONVENIENCE STORE SECURITY ACT; AND TO REGULATE SECURITY MEASURES AT RETAIL CONVENIENCE STORES.
HJR1002
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION OF SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE.
SCR2
TO AFFIRM THAT THE AMERICAN DREAM BELONGS TO ALL OF US.
• Rep. Marcus Richmond, R-Harvey (Link here to keep track of legislation filed or sponsored by Rep. Richmond.)
HB1204
TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.
• Rep. Ryan Rose, R-Van Buren (Link here to keep track of legislation filed or sponsored by Rep. Rose.)
SB16
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM AT A TRAIN; AND TO INCREASE THE FINE THAT MAY BE IMPOSED FOR THE DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM AT A TRAIN OR FOR THROWING OTHER OBJECTS AT A TRAIN.
NO FILINGS
Rep. James Eaton, R-Huntsville
Rep. Brad Hall, R-Van Buren
Sen. Gary Stubblefield, R-Branch