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HB 1144

AR HOUSE

TO REQUIRE A PARTICIPATING SCHOOL UNDER THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM TO COMPLY WITH THE SAME STATUTORY AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO WHICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE SUBJECT.

2025
Introduced by Fred Allen, Glenn Barnes, Lincoln Barnett and 5 other co-sponsors

House Bill 1144 aimed to require private schools in Arkansas' Educational Freedom Account Program to meet the same reporting standards as public schools for accountability.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1023

AR HOUSE

TO AMEND THE STATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LOAN FORGIVENESS AND THE LOAN REPAYMENT AMOUNTS UNDER THE STATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.

2025
Introduced by Andrew Collins, Denise Garner, Joy Springer and 1 other co-sponsors

HB 1023 sought to boost teacher retention by expanding loan forgiveness eligibility and increasing repayment amounts from $6,000 to $10,000 for critical shortage areas.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1999

AR HOUSE

TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO CERTAIN STUDENTS.

HB 1999 aimed to inform Arkansas students about SNAP benefits to combat food insecurity, targeting those with financial need but did not advance in the legislative process.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1699

AR HOUSE

TO ADD FIREARM SAFETY DEVICES AND FIREARM STORAGE DEVICES TO THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

2025
Introduced by Howard Beaty, Denise Ennett, Denise Garner and 11 other co-sponsors

HB 1699 aimed to exempt firearm safety and storage devices from sales tax during the holiday, promoting safety while reducing state and local tax revenue.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1036

AR HOUSE

TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION; TO ALLOW VOTER REGISTRATION DURING EARLY VOTING AND ON ELECTION DAY; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51.

2025
Introduced by Andrew Collins, Denise Ennett, Denise Garner and 2 other co-sponsors

HB 1036 aimed to enhance voter access in Arkansas by allowing same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day, benefiting voters who missed deadlines.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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