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HCR 1005

AR HOUSE

TO HONOR THE ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION DURING AMERICAN HEART MONTH IN FEBRUARY FOR ITS EFFORTS TO ADDRESS HEART DISEASE AMONG THE MINORITY POPULATIONS OF ARKANSAS.

2025
Introduced by Fred Allen, Glenn Barnes, Lincoln Barnett and 9 other co-sponsors

Ceremonial HCR 1005 honors the Arkansas Minority Health Commission for minority heart-health work during American Heart Month; no fiscal impact, but bill died at sine die.

Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1436

AR HOUSE

TO PLACE LOCATION RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS OPERATING A SLAUGHTERHOUSE ON THE SAME GROUNDS AS THE FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS.

2025
Introduced by Jamie Scott, Tracy Steele,

HB 1436 aimed to restrict food processing plants with slaughterhouses from operating within 2 miles of churches, schools, and residential areas to enhance community safety.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1723

AR HOUSE

TO AMEND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 2000, ALSO KNOWN AS THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS ACT; AND TO DIRECT THE ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A GRANT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS.

2025
Introduced by Aaron Pilkington, Jamie Scott,

HB 1723 aimed to allocate $500,000 annually to support school-based health centers in minority-majority districts, enhancing health access for underserved students.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1528

AR HOUSE

TO REQUIRE A REPORT CARD TO INCLUDE A STUDENT'S CURRENT READING GRADE LEVEL.

2025
Introduced by Jessie McGruder, Jamie Scott,

House Bill 1528 aimed to require Arkansas public school report cards to show students' reading grade levels, enhancing literacy transparency for parents and guardians.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1755

AR HOUSE

TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS PREVENTION NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY.

2025
Introduced by Jamie Scott, Tara Shephard,

HB 1755 aimed to require all Arkansas public schools to annually survey students on substance abuse, mental health, and safety to improve student well-being.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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