Governor Sanders Announces Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act
Plan invests an estimated $45.3 million in maternal health annually LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act to improve maternal health in Arkansas. Senator Missy Irvin (District 24) and Representative Aaron Pilkington (District 45) are the lead cosponsors of the bill. “I’m a mom, so I know how important […]
Bills Signed: HB1005, HB1006, SCR1
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, February 3, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1005 – An act regarding higher education; to amend the law regarding tuition waivers for Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen to include programs of study leading to a postsecondary certificate or credential; and for other purposes. HB1006 – An act to redesignate the fourteenth […]
Governor Sanders Announces Bike Lift Legislation at Natural State Day at the Capitol
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As part of Natural State Day at the Capitol, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced legislation that lays the groundwork for bringing lift access downhill mountain bike parks to Arkansas. Senate President Bart Hester (District 33) and Representative John Maddox (District 86) are sponsoring the bill in the legislature. “Arkansas tourism is at an inflection […]
Governor Sanders Announces Legislation to Pass a Budget in Jefferson County
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure county employees, specifically in Jefferson County, are paid for their work despite ongoing county budget disputes. Senator Ben Gilmore (District 26), Senator Stephanie Flowers (District 8), Representative Glenn Barnes (District 65), Representative Mike Holcomb (District 93), and Representative Kenneth B. Ferguson (District 64) are sponsoring […]
Bills Signed: HB1133, HB1137, HB1050, SB53
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1133 – An act to amend the law concerning Northwest Technical Institute; to authorize Northwest Technical Institute to appoint a president with an industry background; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. HB1137 – An act to separate the offices of sheriff and tax […]
Governor Sanders Announces Bill to Make Every Arkansas School Go Phone-Free
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices like smart watches from every single public school in Arkansas, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Senator Tyler Dees (District 35) and Representative Jon Eubanks (District 46) are sponsoring […]
Governor Sanders Announces Medicaid Work Requirement Plan
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent the following letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary-Designate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., along with a waiver to allow Arkansas to implement a work requirement for all able-bodied, working-age recipients of Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion program. The text of the letter is below and can be found here. The waiver can be […]
Bills Signed: HB1080, HCR1002, SB1, HB1001, HB1008, HB1009, HB1010, HB1011, HB1013
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, January 27, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1080 – To repeal the requirement for a fiscal impact statement for bills related to health benefit plans; and to repeal the bill filing deadline for bills affecting health benefit plans of entities of the state. HCR1002 – To urge the United States Congress to […]
Sanders Signs Executive Order Amending DR 24-05 to Provide Funding for Severe Storms and Tornadoes on May 8, 2024
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 25-03: EXECUTIVE ORDER AMENDING DR 24-05 TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. § 12-75-114 WHEREAS: On May 8, 2024, severe storms and tornadoes struck Arkansas, causing dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, which in turn, warrant this executive action; WHEREAS: Adverse circumstances have been brought to bear […]
Sanders Signs Executive Order Amending DR 23-08 to Provide Funding for Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds on June 25, 2023
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 25-02: EXECUTIVE ORDER AMENDING DR 23-08 TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. § 12-75-114 WHEREAS: On or about June 25, 2023, severe storms and straight-line winds struck Arkansas, causing dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, which in turn, warrant this executive action; […]
