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Relating to: an optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage.
SB 189 aimed to lower property tax rates for homeowners, businesses, and farmers, easing financial burdens and promoting local economic growth, but it died in committee.
Relating to: exempting certain conveyances between grandparents and grandchildren from the real estate transfer fee. (FE)
Senate Bill 84 prevents Arkansas agencies from halting permit issuance in watersheds, ensuring continuous processing for developers while raising environmental concerns.
Relating to: an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE)
Relating to: admissibility of expert witness testimony.
Senate Bill 459 sets the minimum age for juvenile delinquency adjudication at ten, ensuring young children receive treatment, not punishment, for delinquent behavior.