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HB 1907

An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in access, further providing for requests; in procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records; and, in judicial review, further providing for fee limitations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and 12 co-sponsors

Arkansas HB 1907 would align Arkansas depreciation and expensing rules with 2025 federal tax provisions for property placed in service in tax years starting 2025.

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Bill Summary · HB 1907

Summary — HB 1907

Note: The materials supplied appear to contain text from more than one distinct bill filed as “HB 1907” (different states and topics) and an unrelated bill title line about a Wilkinson County appropriation. Below are concise, separate summaries of the two primary bill texts included, plus procedural status and a note about the document inconsistencies.

Executive summary

  • Arkansas-text HB 1907: Would update Arkansas income‑tax law to adopt federal depreciation and expensing rules (26 U.S.C. §§ 167 and 168) as they exist on January 1, 2025, for property placed in service in tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025 (in addition to an existing adoption date referenced for 2019/2014). Effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
  • Illinois-text HB 1907: Would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11‑208) to restrict local governments (including home‑rule units) from enacting ordinances that provide for automated noise‑monitoring systems on public roadways (removing or narrowing prior allowances, including special treatment for Chicago/Lake Shore Drive). It also revises the definition and rules related to noise monitoring systems in the Code excerpt.

Arkansas — Income tax depreciation provisions (from supplied text)

  • Purpose: To adopt the federal tax law rules governing depreciation and expensing of property (26 U.S.C. §§ 167 and 168) as of January 1, 2025, for computing Arkansas income tax for property placed in service in tax years beginning on or after Jan 1, 2025.
  • Key change: Adds language adopting Title 26 U.S.C. §§ 167 and 168 as in effect on 1/1/2025 (in addition to prior adoption language referencing 1/1/2019 for earlier tax years).
  • Effective date: Section 1 takes effect for tax years beginning on or after Jan 1, 2025.
  • Impact: Would align Arkansas depreciation and expensing treatment with the 2025 federal Internal Revenue Code provisions for affected tax years — affecting businesses and taxpayers who claim depreciation or Section 179/bonus expensing on Arkansas returns.

Illinois — Vehicle Code / noise monitoring (from supplied text)

  • Purpose: To limit or prohibit units of local government, including home‑rule units, from enacting ordinances providing for automated noise‑monitoring systems on roadways.
  • Key change: Removes or restricts a prior allowance that enabled localities (previously including a special provision for the City of Chicago regarding Lake Shore Drive) to adopt noise‑monitoring ordinances; clarifies what constitutes a “noise monitoring system” (automated, 24/7 capability with data processing).
  • Other: The excerpt contains related local‑authority provisions (motorcycle regulation, automated driving systems) but the principal change in the supplied section is the restriction on noise monitoring ordinances.
  • Impact: Would limit local governments’ ability to deploy automated roadside noise monitoring and related enforcement/reporting; affects municipalities, counties, and agencies considering such systems.

Procedural status and sponsors (as provided)

  • Multiple filing dates appear (Jan–Mar 2025) and multiple committee referrals (State Affairs; Revenue & Taxation; Appropriations A; Rules). Recorded actions include public hearing (4/23/2025), left pending, and several first readings.
  • Final disposition in the supplied ledger: “Died In House Committee at Sine Die adjournment” / “Died In Committee.”
  • Sponsors listed in materials: Senator J. Petty and Representative Lundstrum (associated with the Arkansas text); Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro is named in the Illinois text.

Important note on the record

The packet of materials is inconsistent: the initial bill header (an appropriation for Wilkinson County bridge/road improvements) does not match the body text(s) provided. Two distinct legislative texts (one concerning Arkansas income‑tax depreciation adoption; one amending Illinois Vehicle Code on noise monitoring) and multiple procedural entries appear to be conflated. If you want a single, authoritative summary, please confirm which jurisdiction (state) and which HB 1907 version you need summarized, or provide the intended bill text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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