Bills Signed: SB231, SB240, SB242, SB276, HB1367, HB1517, HB1583, HB1595, HB1620, SB317, HB1398, HB1451, HB1601, HB1689, HB1563, HB1579, HB1593, HB1169, HB1253, HB1291, HB1586, HB1610, SB254, SB270, SB328, SB393, HB1347, HB1348, HB1603, HB1609, HB1628, HB1629, HB1643, HB1644, HB1661, SB304, SB307, HB1385, HB1548, HB1575, SB22, SB38, SB42, SB219, SB333, SB336
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB231 – An act to amend the law regarding the office of the Arkansas lottery; to confer law enforcement authority on select employees of the office of the Arkansas lottery; and for other purposes. SB240 – An act to amend the credit reporting disclosure […]
Sanders Signs an Executive Order to Extend the Tax Filing Deadline in Counties Impacted by the March 14th Storms and Tornadoes
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:EO 25-06: EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE RELIEF PURSUANT TO THE EMERGENCY DECLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 25-05 WHEREAS: On March 14, 2025, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas, causing danger, hardship, and suffering throughout the state; WHEREAS: Adverse circumstances have been brought to bear upon citizens and public properties within the State of Arkansas and […]
Bills Signed: SCR4, SB101, SB222, HB1489, HB1477, HB1496, HB1634, SB246, HB1512, HB1238, HB1298, HB1307, HB1405, HB1587, HB1068, HB1465, HB1503, HB1510, HB1527, HB1581, HB1600, HB1607, HB1608, SB298, SB300, SB301, HB1410, HB1460, HB1502, HB1516, HB1596, HB1605, SB200, SB263, SB334, SB335, SB337, HB1103, HB1546, HB1612, HB1613, HB1616, HB1617
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SCR4 – To recognize former representative and senator Joyce Elliott during black history month for her service to the state of Arkansas. SB101 – An act to establish the physician assistant licensure compact; and for other purposes. SB222 – An act to amend the Medicaid […]
Governor Sanders Announces Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act. The legislation’s lead sponsors are Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester (District 33) and Representative Frances Cavenaugh (District 30). “President Trump made border security one of his top priorities and in just a few months, he has done what President Biden […]
Readout of the Governor’s Calls with Local Officials Affected by Last Night’s Tornadoes
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Following the Governor’s conversations with Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery, Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens, Greene County Judge Rusty McMillon, Jackson County Judge Jeff Phillips, and Randolph County Judge Ben Wicker, the Governor’s spokesman Sam Dubke released the following statement: “Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been in close contact with local officials impacted […]
Sanders Declares an Emergency for Severe Storms and Tornadoes on or about March 14, 2025
TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: DR 25-03: EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES ON OR ABOUT MARCH 14, 2025 WHEREAS: On March 14, 2025, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas and continue to cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, which in turn, warrants this executive action; WHEREAS: Great hardship has fallen upon […]
Sanders Releases Disaster Funds in Response to Tornadoes and Severe Weather
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 25-05: EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. §§ 12-75-114, AS AMENDED, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND WHEREAS: On March 14, 2025, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas and continue to cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, […]
Governor Sanders Announces Appointments
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointments: Arkansas Early Childhood Commission Dr. Jason Williams, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Replaces Elizabeth Waldrum. Arkansas Economic Development Commission Sam Russell, Bentonville, to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2027. Replaces […]
Sanders Amends DR 24-03 to Provide Funding in Response to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding on March 14, 2024
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 25-04: EXECUTIVE ORDER AMENDING DR 24-03 TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. § 12-75-114, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND WHEREAS: On March 14, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding began and continued with such severity that executive action was warranted […]
Bills Signed: HB1400, HB1556, SB236, HB1466, HB1184, SB292, HCR1007, HB1182, HB1213, HB1217, HB1309, SB119, HB1369, HB1452, SB188, SB209, SB210, SB244, SB251, SB260, SB272, SB291, SB294, SB295, SB296, SB297, SB308, HB1279, HB1325, HB1379, HB1499, HB1568, SB224, SB249, SB250, SB259, SB265, SB267, HB1146, HB1175, HB1493, HB1544
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1400 – An act to amend the law concerning the redemption of a tax-delinquent parcel; to exempt disabled veterans from certain penalties when redeeming a tax-delinquent parcel; and for other purposes. HB1556 – An act to amend Arkansas music appreciation day; to change the […]
