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HB 1450

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ricky Hill and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas HB 1450 modifies Department of Agriculture reporting requirements, signed into law as Act 213, but specific amendments remain undisclosed in public summaries.

Notification that HB1450 is now Act 213
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Bill Summary · HB 1450

Legislative bill overview

HB 1450 amends Arkansas law to modify reporting requirements for the Department of Agriculture. The bill has successfully passed both chambers of the legislature and was signed into law as Act 213 on February 27, 2025. The specific amendments to the reporting requirements are not detailed in the available legislative action summary.

Why is this important

Changes to Department of Agriculture reporting requirements can affect transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in agricultural regulation and policy implementation. These amendments may impact how stakeholders—including farmers, businesses, and the public—access information about agricultural programs, compliance monitoring, and departmental activities.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill details: The specific nature of the reporting changes is not publicly articulated in the available documentation, making it difficult for the public to assess the actual impact
  • Accountability concerns: Depending on what reporting requirements were modified or eliminated, there could be questions about whether oversight of agricultural operations has been reduced
  • Stakeholder access to information: Changes to agricultural reports may affect farmers, agribusinesses, and environmental groups who rely on departmental data for decision-making

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

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