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SB 451

AR SENATE

TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF CERTAIN STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

2025
Introduced by Denise Garner, Bart Hester, Robin Lundstrum and 1 other co-sponsors

Senate Bill 451 aimed to enhance mental health support in Arkansas schools by establishing regional programs to assist students at risk, with significant funding for care.

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.
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HJR 1012

AR HOUSE

AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE REAPPRAISAL AND REASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 79, CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY TAXES.

2025
Introduced by Scott Richardson,

HJR 1012 aimed to fix real property tax assessments for owners, preventing increases unless properties sold or improved, ensuring more predictable taxes but risking lower tax revenue.

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 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 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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