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Bart Hester (Senate District 33)

State Senator

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SB 451

AR SENATE

TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF CERTAIN STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

2025
Introduced by Denise Garner, Bart Hester, Robin Lundstrum and 1 other co-sponsors

Senate Bill 451 aimed to enhance mental health support in Arkansas schools by establishing regional programs to assist students at risk, with significant funding for care.

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1936

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AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTION TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES.

2025
Introduced by Rebecca Burkes, Jim Dotson, Bart Hester and 1 other co-sponsors

House Bill 1936 aimed to clarify election processes for municipal offices, allowing nonpartisan elections and impacting candidate nominations in Arkansas cities.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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SB 532

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TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIALTY HOSPITAL" RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

2025
Introduced by Brandon Achor, Bart Hester,

SB 532 revises county zoning to allow accessory dwelling units, boosting housing availability and affordability for homeowners and easing market pressure.

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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SR 31

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TO RECOGNIZE MISS AMERICA'S TEEN 2025 PEYTON BOLLING.

2025
Introduced by Josh Bryant, Tyler Dees, Jim Dotson and 1 other co-sponsors

SR 31 confirms the Governor's appointee to the Board of Public Education, impacting educational policy and governance for students, educators, and communities statewide.

Sine Die adjournment
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HJR 1015

AR HOUSE

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY BY REQUIRING A JUDICIAL CANDIDATE TO DECLARE HIS OR HER POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION OR INDEPENDENT STATUS WHEN RUNNING FOR OFFICE.

2025
Introduced by Brandon Achor, Wade Andrews, Sonia Barker and 60 other co-sponsors

HJR 1015 aimed to boost transparency by requiring Arkansas judicial candidates to declare their political party affiliation on ballots, helping voters make informed choices.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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