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Bill · SB 1Became law6mo agoTO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS. · Sponsors: Jonathan Dismang (R), Les Eaves (R) · 28 cosponsors
For tax years beginning in 2026 and 2027, Arkansas would use stated income tax schedules for individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations.
Economy & Jobs · Foreign Policy
Bill · HB 1001Became law6mo agoTO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS. · Sponsors: Jonathan Dismang (R), Les Eaves (R) · 73 cosponsors
Arkansas would use listed income tax schedules for individuals, trusts, estates, and domestic and foreign corporations beginning in 2026 and 2027 tax years.
Economy & Jobs · Foreign Policy
Bill · SB 75Became law6mo agoTO AMEND THE REVENUE STABILIZATION LAW; TO CREATE FUNDS; TO MAKE TRANSFERS TO AND FROM FUNDS AND FUND ACCOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. · Sponsor: Jonathan Dismang (R)
Starting July 1, 2026, state officials would distribute scheduled revenues, move money into reserve accounts, and allow project funding for a West Memphis facility and roads.
Bill · SMR 5In progress6mo agoTO REMEMBER ATTORNEY JOHN GILL FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AND TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN ARKANSAS. · Sponsor: Mark Johnson (R) · 2 cosponsors
If adopted, the Arkansas Senate would honor John Gill's contributions and send a copy of the resolution to his family.
Civil Rights & Voting · Disability Rights
Bill · SMR 4In progress6mo agoIN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF REPRESENTATIVE STANLEY JACK "STAN" BERRY AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL… · Sponsor: Breanne Davis (R) · 34 cosponsors
If adopted, the Arkansas Senate would honor former Representative Stan Berry and have its secretary send a copy to his family.
Education · Government & Ethics
Bill · SMR 3In progress6mo agoIN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR UVALDE REX LINDSEY AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY. · Sponsor: Greg Leding (D) · 34 cosponsors
The Arkansas Senate recognizes former Senator Uvalde Rex Lindsey’s service and directs its secretary to give an official copy to his family after adoption.
Education · Government & Ethics
Bill · SMR 2In progress6mo agoIN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR LUTHER BOYD "LU" HARDIN AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY. · Sponsor: Mark Johnson (R) · 34 cosponsors
The Arkansas Senate would honor former Senator Lu Hardin and, if it adopts the resolution, send a copy to his wife and family.
Civil Rights & Voting · Education
Bill · SMR 1In progress6mo agoIN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR GARY DON STUBBLEFIELD AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY. · Sponsor: Terry Rice (R) · 34 cosponsors
The Arkansas Senate honors former Senator Gary Don Stubblefield and directs its secretary to provide a copy to his family after adoption.
Civil Rights & Voting · Criminal Justice
Bill · SMR 6Failed6mo agoIN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF LEGENDARY COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACH LOUIS LEO "LOU" HOLTZ FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE, THE STATE OF… · Sponsor: Bart Hester (R)
The resolution would have honored Lou Holtz’s contributions to the Razorbacks, Arkansas, and football, and sent his family a copy if adopted.
Bill · SR 37Failed6mo agoTO PROHIBIT THE ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE CHAMBER OF THE SENATE BY ARKANSAS GIRLS STATE FOR ITS ANNUAL MEETING. · Sponsor: Breanne Davis (R)
For the 2026 meeting, Arkansas Girls State would lose use of the Senate chamber and bill drafting help unless the Senate leader lifts the restrictions.
Education · Government & Ethics
Bill · SR 25Failed6mo agoTO RECOGNIZE THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF ARKANSAS FOR ITS LONGSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, VOTER EDUCATION, AND SERVICE TO THE STATE OF… · Sponsor: Dave Wallace (R) · 2 cosponsors
The Senate would recognize the Arkansas League of Women Voters for its voter education and civic work, and commend its members and volunteers.
Civil Rights & Voting · Education
Bill · SR 16Failed6mo agoTO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM. · Sponsor: Bryan King (R)
The resolution would have allowed a senator to introduce a separate bill changing student account amounts and testing rules in Arkansas's education freedom account program.
Bill · SR 12Failed6mo agoTO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO REGULATE THE IMPACT ON WATER USAGE AND THE ELECTRICAL GRID BY BLOCKCHAIN NETWORKS AND DIGITAL… · Sponsor: Bryan King (R)
The resolution would let a senator introduce a bill for state agencies to monitor mining water and power use and respond to threats to supplies or grid reliability.
Environment & Energy · Public Safety
Bill · SR 11Failed6mo agoTO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO REQUIRE A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION BEFORE PURCHASING OR LEASING LAND… · Sponsor: Bryan King (R)
A proposed Arkansas bill would require certain mining and blockchain businesses to notify state and local officials six months before land deals or construction.
Government & Ethics · Public Safety
Bill · SR 10Failed6mo agoTO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS DATA CENTERS ACT OF 2023 AND TO AMEND THE UNIFORM MONEY SERVICES ACT. · Sponsor: Bryan King (R)
People who mine digital assets at home or run covered mining businesses would be treated as money transmitters and some would have to apply for a license.
Consumer Protection · Technology
Bill · SR 9Failed6mo agoTO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A COMPUTER MANUFACTURED BY A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY IN DIGITAL ASSET MINING… · Sponsor: Bryan King (R)
An Arkansas proposal would bar miners from using certain foreign-linked computers and software for digital asset mining, including mining at home.
Foreign Policy · Government & Ethics
Bill · SR 8Failed6mo agoTO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO REQUIRE A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS TO PAY A FEE FOR EXTRAORDINARY ELECTRICAL ENERGY USAGE AND… · Sponsor: Bryan King (R)
Digital asset mining and blockchain businesses would pay fees tied to high electricity use, with fee money supporting state monitoring and investigations.
Economy & Jobs · Environment & Energy
Bill · SR 7Failed6mo agoTO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS AND AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF A LOCAL… · Sponsor: Bryan King (R)
The proposal would set rules for mining noise and locations, including ways businesses may reduce noise and conditions for using certain containers.
Economy & Jobs · Government & Ethics
Bill · SR 6Failed6mo agoTO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COUNTIES USING CERTAIN STATE TAX REVENUES; AND TO CREATE THE EQUAL… · Sponsor: Bryan King (R)
The Senate resolution proposed a bill that would direct state tax revenue to a county fund and send counties money for local needs if the fund reaches its target.
Public Safety · Taxes & Budget
Bill · SR 40In progress6mo agoTO RECOGNIZE THE WINNERS OF THE IBLA GRAND PRIZE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION; AND TO COMMEND THE IBLA GRAND PRIZE MUSIC COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL FOR… · Sponsor: Clint Penzo (R)
The Arkansas Senate would recognize four 2025 music competition winners and commend the festival for its performances and music classes in Arkansas.