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SB 453

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bryan King

Arkansas bill SB 453 proposed unspecified amendments to agricultural department law but died in committee without passage.

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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Bill Summary · SB 453

Legislative bill overview

SB 453 proposed amendments to Arkansas law governing the Department of Agriculture, though the bill's specific provisions are not detailed in available records. The measure was introduced in March 2025 and referred to the Senate's State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee before expiring at the end of the legislative session.

Why is this important

Changes to the Department of Agriculture can affect regulatory oversight of farming operations, food safety standards, pesticide use, livestock management, and agricultural licensing—areas that directly impact Arkansas's farming industry and food supply. The bill's ultimate fate suggests either lack of legislative priority or unresolved concerns among committee members.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public detail: The specific amendments proposed are not publicly documented, making it difficult to assess what stakeholders supported or opposed
  • Committee stalling: The bill's death in committee without advancement suggests substantive disagreements or insufficient support among key legislators
  • Agricultural regulation scope: Any Department of Agriculture reforms typically involve competing interests between farmers seeking lighter regulation and consumer/environmental advocates seeking stronger oversight

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

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