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Tara Shephard (House District 79)

State Assembly

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HB 1880

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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT TO ADD CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.

2025
Introduced by Glenn Barnes, Lincoln Barnett, Nicole Clowney and 12 other co-sponsors

House Bill 1880 aimed to allow abortions in cases of incest, rape, fetal abnormalities, or medical emergencies, impacting pregnant individuals and healthcare providers.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HCR 1005

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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 1026

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TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PROMISE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TUITION PAID FOR AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT AT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

2025
Introduced by Andrew Collins, Tara Shephard, Joy Springer

The Arkansas Promise Act proposed a refundable tax credit for eligible students' tuition at public colleges, aiming to ease financial burdens and boost enrollment.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1030

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TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID; AND TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL COUNSELOR TO RECEIVE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING.

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

House Bill 1030 designates Hershey's Kisses as Pennsylvania's official state candy, celebrating its cultural significance without any fiscal impact on the state budget.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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HB 1040

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TO CREATE THE WATER IN LINE ACT OF 2025; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES RELATED TO VOTING.

2025
Introduced by Lincoln Barnett, Andrew Collins, Denise Garner and 3 other co-sponsors

House Bill 1040 aimed to allow food and water for voters in line while clarifying electioneering laws, benefiting those needing assistance without legal penalties.

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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