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HB 1195

AR HOUSE

TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING EMPLOYEES OF A MUNICIPALITY THAT PARTICIPATES IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE ELECTION TO INSTEAD PARTICIPATE IN A LOCAL RETIREMENT PLAN.

2025
Introduced by Jim Wooten,

House Bill 1195 aimed to extend the election period for Arkansas municipal employees to opt out of the state retirement system, enhancing flexibility for local officials.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1662

AR HOUSE

TO PROHIBIT LOBBYING FOR A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY.

2025
Introduced by Brandon Achor, Wade Andrews, Sonia Barker and 61 other co-sponsors

House Bill 1662 aimed to ban lobbying for foreign entities linked to national security risks, protecting Arkansas legislation from foreign influence and ensuring transparency.

Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.
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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 1065

AR HOUSE

TO CREATE THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2025.

2025
Introduced by Brandon Achor, Wade Andrews, Sonia Barker and 49 other co-sponsors

HB 1065 sought to eliminate the 3% cap on Arkansas income tax adjustments, allowing for more accurate inflation-based tax relief for residents, but it died in committee.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1542

AR HOUSE

TO REQUIRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ADMINISTER AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE STUDENT ASSESSMENT; AND TO REQUIRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ADMIT EACH STUDENT WHO APPLIES FOR ADMISSION AND INTENDS TO COVER PRIVATE SCHOOL COSTS WITH STATE FUNDING.

2025
Introduced by Jim Wooten,

House Bill 1542 requires Arkansas private schools to admit all state-funded applicants and participate in annual assessments, enhancing access and accountability in education.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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