Daily Legislative Update: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Photo by Will Newton/Arkansas House of Representatives
Thursday, April 17, 2025
SESSION ADJOURNS
After 94 days, the 95th Arkansas General Assembly concluded its work yesterday. Formal adjournment (sine die) is scheduled for no later than noon on May 5.
During this session, the House filed 1,005 bills and 164 resolutions, while the Senate filed 647 bills and 112 resolutions — for a combined total of 1,928 filings.
Thank you to our members for staying engaged throughout the session. Your support and advocacy continue to make a difference for Arkansas businesses.
Yesterday at the Capitol
SB 569 – Sen. Mark Johnson and Rep. David Ray
This bill would, among other things, allow the General Assembly to amend constitutional amendments directly (without a vote of the people). It received a “Do Pass” recommendation from the House State Agencies Committee Tuesday night but failed on the House floor this morning 32 to 54.
SJR 15 – Sen. Jonathan Dismang and Rep. Howard Beaty
SJR 15 passed the House yesterday morning by a vote of 74–21. Click here to view the vote.
This proposed constitutional amendment gives local communities—not the state—a powerful tool to attract new jobs, investment, and redevelopment. Sen. Dismang and Rep. Beaty filed SB 647 today, which will serve as the enabling legislation if SJR 15 is approved by voters in the 2026 General Election. The bill will be reviewed during interim study ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
Arkansas Economic Development Commission Bill Package
Final Status of Bills We Supported
We tracked hundreds of bills this session and actively supported 42. Of those bills, 25 were signed into law—advancing key priorities for the business community.
You can find the final status of each of the bills we supported HERE.
Final Status of Bills We Opposed
We opposed 39 bills this session and successfully stopped all but two from becoming law—HB 1150, the PBM bill, and HB 1656, the gas royalty bill.
You can find the final status of each of the bills we opposed HERE.