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Ben Gilmore (Senate District 1)

State Senator

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HB 1519

AR HOUSE

TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HIRING AND CONTRACTING OF EMPLOYEES FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, STATE BANK DEPARTMENT, AND STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT.

2025
Introduced by Howard Beaty, Fran Cavenaugh, Ben Gilmore

HB 1519 aimed to streamline hiring in the State Insurance, Bank, and Securities Departments by allowing the Commerce Secretary to oversee personnel decisions, enhancing efficiency.

Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1934

AR HOUSE

TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FORWARD ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE ACT; AND TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS FORWARD ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE WORKING GROUP.

2025
Introduced by Ben Gilmore, Mindy McAlindon, Brit McKenzie

House Bill 1934 sought to boost Arkansas government efficiency and reduce regulatory burdens, enhancing the business environment but ultimately failed to pass.

Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1328

AR HOUSE

TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF YEARS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE OFFICERS DEFERRED OPTION PLAN AND THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE OFFICERS' TIER TWO DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.

2025
Introduced by Ben Gilmore, Shad Pearce, Les Warren

HB 1328 aimed to extend Arkansas state police officers' participation in retirement plans from 7 to 10 years, enhancing their retirement benefits before leaving service.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1500

AR HOUSE

TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS BY REPEALING THE THROWBACK RULE.

2025
Introduced by Howard Beaty, Ben Gilmore,

HB 1500 aimed to boost Arkansas's economy by repealing the throwback rule, reducing tax burdens on multistate corporations and encouraging investment and job creation.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1871

AR HOUSE

TO REQUIRE A PERIOD OF INCARCERATION FOR DEFENDANTS WHO REPEATEDLY VIOLATE THE TERMS OF THEIR PROBATION OR SUSPENDED SENTENCE.

2025
Introduced by Jimmy Gazaway, Ben Gilmore,

HB 1871 aimed to mandate incarceration for defendants with three or more probation violations, increasing accountability and impacting the corrections system in Arkansas.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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