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HB 1530

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RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.

2024
Introduced by Terez Amato, Cory Chun, Linda Ichiyama and 7 other co-sponsors

House Bill 1530 sought to clarify "specialty hospital" definitions in Arkansas Medicaid, impacting funding for pediatric and condition-specific hospitals, but it died in committee.

Reported from LBT/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3156) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
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HB 1842

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RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.

2024
Introduced by Micah Aiu, David Alcos, Terez Amato and 45 other co-sponsors

HB 1842 boosts Arkansas fire safety by creating a wildfire prevention group, implementing a Red Flag Warning system, and enforcing stricter arson penalties to protect communities.

Act 201, on 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).
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HB 1831

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RELATING TO CRISIS INTERVENTION.

2024
Introduced by Micah Aiu, Terez Amato, Della Belatti and 41 other co-sponsors

HB 1831 mandates the Attorney General to manage settlement funds for consumer restitution and support behavioral health services, enhancing accountability and community care.

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-24 4:40 PM; CR 329.
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HB 1838

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RELATING TO ZONING.

2024
Introduced by Micah Aiu, David Alcos, Terez Amato and 44 other co-sponsors

HB 1838 regulates short-term rentals in Arkansas by setting zoning rules, enforcing tax collection, and requiring public input, impacting property owners and local communities.

Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 780).
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HB 2231

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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

2024
Introduced by Terez Amato, Della Belatti, Luke Evslin and 14 other co-sponsors

HB 2231 mandates law enforcement agencies to set goals for recruiting and retaining female officers, enhancing diversity and community trust in policing.

Act 251, on 07/09/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).
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