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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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April 6, 2023 | AR | SB 495 | Requires Convicted Individuals Serve Out the Majority of Their Sentences Instead of Early Release | Bill Passed - House (82 - 14) |
March 27, 2023 | AR | HB 1468 | Requires Parental Consent for Teachers to Address Transgender Students the Way They Identify | Bill Passed - House (65 - 18) |
Feb. 16, 2023 | AR | HB 1307 | Requires the State Divest from Financial Companies that Follow Certain Sociopolitical Guidelines | Bill Passed - House (79 - 12) |
Feb. 6, 2023 | AR | SB 43 | Amends the Definition of "Adult Oriented Business" to Include Drag Performances | Bill Passed - House (78 - 15) |
Feb. 1, 2023 | AR | HB 1156 | Requires That Public School Restrooms Be Separated by Sex | Bill Passed - House (80 - 10) |
Jan. 18, 2023 | AR | HB 1018 | Authorizes Bomb Squads to Carry Weapons and Make Arrests | Bill Passed - House (71 - 9) |
Jan. 18, 2023 | AR | HB 1018 | Authorizes Bomb Squads to Carry Weapons and Make Arrests | Bill Passed - House (71 - 9) |
March 7, 2022 | AR | HB 1034 | Increases Prison Spending | Bill Passed - House (83 - 5) |
March 2, 2022 | AR | SB 98 | Appropriates Money for Capital Improvements and Illicit Drug Education and Training for the University of Arkansas | Bill Passed - House (92 - 4) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | AR | SB 21 | Appropriates Funds for the Catfish Promotion Board | Bill Passed - House (86 - 4) |
April 26, 2021 | AR | SB 615 | Prohibits Governmental Entities from Mandating Vaccine Passports | Bill Passed - House (76 - 12) |
April 21, 2021 | AR | SB 573 | Authorizes Concealed Carry in Government Buildings, Parks and Property | Bill Passed - House (78 - 16) |
April 21, 2021 | AR | HB 1761 | Prohibits the Teaching of CRT in Schools | Bill Passed - House (63 - 13) |
April 7, 2021 | AR | SB 494 | Extends Qualified Immunity to Law Enforcement who Patrol Higher Education Institutions | Bill Passed - House (76 - 10) |
March 15, 2021 | AR | SB 289 | Authorizes Denial of Healthcare on the Basis of Religious Principles | Bill Passed - House (72 - 20) |
March 15, 2021 | AR | SB 289 | Authorizes Denial of Healthcare on the Basis of Religious Principles | Bill Passed - House (72 - 20) |
March 10, 2021 | AR | HB 1570 | Prohibits Gender Transition-Related Medical Care for Minors | Bill Passed - House (70 - 22) |
Feb. 24, 2021 | AR | SB 24 | Expands "Stand Your Ground" Laws | Bill Passed - House (72 - 23) |
Jan. 28, 2021 | AR | HB 1211 | Prohibits the State From Closing Churches During Emergency Declarations | Bill Passed - House (75 - 10) |
April 10, 2019 | AR | SB 411 | Prohibits Local Government from Adopting "Sanctuary Policies" | Bill Passed - House (71 - 24) |
April 5, 2019 | AR | HB 1684 | Authorizes In-State Tuition for DACA Students | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 19) |
Feb. 14, 2019 | AR | SB 149 | Establishes The Arkansas Human Life Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (72 - 20) |
March 25, 2015 | AR | HB 1426 | Establishes Paid Maternity Leave for State Employees | Bill Passed - House (56 - 28) |
March 9, 2015 | AR | HB 1282 | Amends DWI Charges | Bill Passed - House (52 - 30) |
Feb. 13, 2015 | AR | SB 202 | Prohibits New Classes of Protected Individuals | Bill Passed - House (58 - 21) |
Feb. 13, 2015 | AR | HB 1228 | Prohibits the State from Burdening the Exercise of Religion | Bill Passed - House (72 - 20) |
April 1, 2013 | AR | SB 2 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Veto Override Passed - House (52 - 45) |
March 19, 2013 | AR | SB 417 | Classifies the Death of a Fetus as a Felony in Certain Cases | Bill Passed - House (76 - 10) |
March 19, 2013 | AR | SB 417 | Classifies the Death of a Fetus as a Felony in Certain Cases | Bill Passed - House (76 - 10) |
March 19, 2013 | AR | HB 1819 | Prohibits Governor from Regulating Firearms in an Emergency | Bill Passed - House (78 - 9) |
March 13, 2013 | AR | SB 2 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Bill Passed - House (51 - 44) |
March 8, 2013 | AR | HB 1329 | Reduces Concealed Carry License Application Fee | Bill Failed - House (31 - 52) |
Feb. 27, 2013 | AR | HB 1037 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Veto Override Passed - House (53 - 28) |
Feb. 21, 2013 | AR | HB 1037 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 10) |
Feb. 21, 2013 | AR | SB 134 | Prohibits an Abortion if a Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - House (68 - 20) |
Feb. 18, 2013 | AR | HB 1295 | Establishes Tiered System for Lottery Scholarships | Bill Passed - House (69 - 21) |
Feb. 15, 2013 | AR | HB 1243 | Authorizes University Staff to Carry a Concealed Handgun | Bill Passed - House (70 - 11) |
Feb. 4, 2013 | AR | HB 1037 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
March 25, 2011 | AR | HB 1958 | Authorizes Concealed Handguns In Places of Worship | Bill Passed - House (65 - 23) |
March 25, 2011 | AR | HB 1032 | Curriculum Standards for Bible Instruction in School Districts | Bill Passed - House (71 - 16) |
March 25, 2011 | AR | HB 1958 | Authorizes Concealed Handguns In Places of Worship | Bill Passed - House (65 - 23) |
March 21, 2011 | AR | HB 1797 | Requires Proof of Identity to Vote | Bill Passed - House (53 - 36) |
Feb. 15, 2011 | AR | SB 154 | Cell Phones in School Zones | Bill Passed - House (52 - 41) |
Feb. 15, 2011 | AR | SB 154 | Cell Phones in School Zones | Bill Passed - House (52 - 41) |
Feb. 7, 2011 | AR | HB 1013 | Hiring of Unauthorized Workers | Bill Passed - House (54 - 39) |
March 9, 2009 | AR | HB 1700 | Expanding Eligibility for Children's Health Insurance Program | Bill Passed - House (82 - 14) |
Feb. 25, 2009 | AR | SB 78 | Seat Belt Violation as Primary Offense | Bill Passed - House (60 - 31) |
Feb. 25, 2009 | AR | SB 78 | Seat Belt Violation as Primary Offense | Bill Passed - House (60 - 31) |
Feb. 11, 2009 | AR | HB 1237 | Allowing Concealed Weapons in Churches | Bill Passed - House (57 - 42) |
Jan. 29, 2009 | AR | HB 1013 | Prohibiting Text Messaging While Driving | Bill Passed - House (78 - 12) |
Jan. 28, 2009 | AR | HB 1119 | Prohibiting Cell Phone Use While Driving for Specific Age Groups | Bill Passed - House (62 - 27) |
Jan. 28, 2009 | AR | HB 1119 | Prohibiting Cell Phone Use While Driving for Specific Age Groups | Bill Passed - House (62 - 27) |
Jan. 27, 2009 | AR | HB 1050 | Freedom of Information Act Exemption Specifications | Bill Passed - House (57 - 31) |
April 7, 2006 | AR | SB 24 | Additional Education Funding Act | Bill Passed - House (83 - 8) |