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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 6, 2026 AR HB 1001 Reduces the State Income Tax Rates For Individuals, Trusts, Estates, and Corporations Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
May 5, 2026 AR HB 1001 Reduces the State Income Tax Rates For Individuals, Trusts, Estates, and Corporations Bill Passed - House (79 - 17)
April 16, 2026 AR HR 1006 Authorizes A Bill to Increase the Homestead Property Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (92 - 0)
April 16, 2025 AR SB 290 Establishes a Permit Moratorium for Hog Farms in the Buffalo River Watershed Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
April 16, 2025 AR HB 1974 Prohibits State Entities from Employing Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
April 16, 2025 AR SB 217 Requires the Department of Human Services to Request a Waiver to Exclude Candy and Soft Drinks from Eligible Foods Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Bill Passed - House (78 - 17)
April 16, 2025 AR SB 444 Amends the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Bill Passed - House (82 - 13)
April 16, 2025 AR SB 486 Prohibits Individuals from Entering Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Sleeping Quarters Designated for the Opposite Sex Bill Passed - House (60 - 22)
April 15, 2025 AR HB 1656 Amends State Law Regarding Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 6)
April 15, 2025 AR HB 1252 Establishes the Certified Community-Based Doula Certification Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 1)
April 15, 2025 AR SB 352 Prohibits Antisemitic Discrimination in Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 3)
April 15, 2025 AR SB 612 Establishes a Private Right of Action Against a Social Media Platform that Causes Harm Bill Passed - House (91 - 2)
April 15, 2025 AR SB 640 Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul Bill Passed - House (60 - 29)
April 15, 2025 AR HB 1683 Prohibits the Procurement by a Governmental Entity of an Electric Vehicle or a Component that was Manufactured Using Forced Labor Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
April 15, 2025 AR SB 632 Requires Warning Labels for Hair Relaxers that Contain Certain Chemicals Bill Passed - House (78 - 7)
April 15, 2025 AR HB 1646 Requires Certain Materials to be Stored in Locked Compartments within a Designated Area Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
April 15, 2025 AR HB 1365 Repeals Racial and Gender Quotas and Other DEI Qualifications of Membership for Certain Boards, Committees, Councils, and Commissions Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6)
April 15, 2025 AR SB 450 Requires the Department of Education to Include a Human Fetal Growth and Development Discussion in the Relevant Standards During the Arkansas Academic Standards Revision Cycle Bill Passed - House (81 - 13)
April 14, 2025 AR HB 1866 Requires All Public Schools to Install an Audio Recording Device in Locker Rooms and Dressing Rooms of Public-School Campuses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 21)
April 14, 2025 AR SB 352 Prohibits Antisemitic Discrimination in Schools Bill Passed - House (82 - 1)
April 14, 2025 AR SB 520 Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs in Local Governments Bill Passed - House (68 - 22)
April 14, 2025 AR SB 544 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail Bill Passed - House (96 - 1)
April 11, 2025 AR HB 1252 Establishes the Certified Community-Based Doula Certification Act Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
April 11, 2025 AR SB 290 Establishes a Permit Moratorium for Hog Farms in the Buffalo River Watershed Bill Passed - House (70 - 11)
April 10, 2025 AR HB 1974 Prohibits State Entities from Employing Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (76 - 20)
April 10, 2025 AR SB 640 Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
April 9, 2025 AR HB 1656 Amends State Law Regarding Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
April 9, 2025 AR HB 1866 Requires All Public Schools to Install an Audio Recording Device in Locker Rooms and Dressing Rooms of Public-School Campuses Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 5)
April 9, 2025 AR HB 1150 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Obtaining Certain Pharmacy Permits Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
April 8, 2025 AR SB 217 Requires the Department of Human Services to Request a Waiver to Exclude Candy and Soft Drinks from Eligible Foods Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
April 8, 2025 AR SB 520 Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs in Local Governments Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
April 7, 2025 AR HB 1683 Prohibits the Procurement by a Governmental Entity of an Electric Vehicle or a Component that was Manufactured Using Forced Labor Bill Passed - House (74 - 14)
April 7, 2025 AR HJR 1018 Establishes a Citizens-Only Voting Constitutional Amendment Joint Resolution Passed - House (82 - 6)
April 3, 2025 AR HB 1745 Authorizes Fines for Semi-Truck Drivers Who Cannot Speak English Sufficiently Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
April 3, 2025 AR HB 1365 Repeals Racial and Gender Quotas and Other DEI Qualifications of Membership for Certain Boards, Committees, Councils, and Commissions Bill Passed - House (60 - 24)
April 3, 2025 AR SB 444 Amends the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
April 2, 2025 AR SB 486 Prohibits Individuals from Entering Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Sleeping Quarters Designated for the Opposite Sex Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
April 2, 2025 AR SB 544 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
April 2, 2025 AR SB 536 Repeals and Transfers The Arkansas State Library And The State Library Board Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
April 1, 2025 AR HB 366 Establishes the Strengthen Arkansas Homes Act Bill Passed - House (56 - 25)
April 1, 2025 AR SB 450 Requires the Department of Education to Include a Human Fetal Growth and Development Discussion in the Relevant Standards During the Arkansas Academic Standards Revision Cycle Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
April 1, 2025 AR HB 1821 Establishes a More Sustainable System of Property Insurance for State Owned Property Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
April 1, 2025 AR HB 1646 Requires Certain Materials to be Stored in Locked Compartments within a Designated Area Bill Passed - House (75 - 14)
March 31, 2025 AR HB 1574 Amends Current Arkansas Laws Regarding Paid Canvassers Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
March 19, 2025 AR SB 189 Authorizes Ivermectin to be Sold Over the Counter Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
March 18, 2025 AR SB 189 Authorizes Ivermectin to be Sold Over the Counter Bill Passed - House (78 - 14)
March 18, 2025 AR SB 307 Authorizes Utility Companies to Make Capital Investments Without Permission from State Regulators Bill Passed - House (77 - 13)
March 18, 2025 AR HB 1509 Prohibits Payment Processors From Using Merchant Category Code 5723 for Firearm Purchases Bill Passed - House (80 - 14)
March 17, 2025 AR HB 1512 Establishes the Arkansas ACCESS Act Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
March 17, 2025 AR SB 246 Amends Provisions for Education in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (77 - 17)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/06 HB 1001 Reduces the State Income Tax Rates For Individuals, Trusts, Estates, and Corporations Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
5/05 HB 1001 Reduces the State Income Tax Rates For Individuals, Trusts, Estates, and Corporations Bill Passed - House (79 - 17)
4/16 HR 1006 Authorizes A Bill to Increase the Homestead Property Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (92 - 0)
4/16 SB 290 Establishes a Permit Moratorium for Hog Farms in the Buffalo River Watershed Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
4/16 HB 1974 Prohibits State Entities from Employing Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
4/16 SB 217 Requires the Department of Human Services to Request a Waiver to Exclude Candy and Soft Drinks from Eligible Foods Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Bill Passed - House (78 - 17)
4/16 SB 444 Amends the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Bill Passed - House (82 - 13)
4/16 SB 486 Prohibits Individuals from Entering Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Sleeping Quarters Designated for the Opposite Sex Bill Passed - House (60 - 22)
4/15 HB 1656 Amends State Law Regarding Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 6)
4/15 HB 1252 Establishes the Certified Community-Based Doula Certification Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 1)
4/15 SB 352 Prohibits Antisemitic Discrimination in Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 3)
4/15 SB 612 Establishes a Private Right of Action Against a Social Media Platform that Causes Harm Bill Passed - House (91 - 2)
4/15 SB 640 Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul Bill Passed - House (60 - 29)
4/15 HB 1683 Prohibits the Procurement by a Governmental Entity of an Electric Vehicle or a Component that was Manufactured Using Forced Labor Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
4/15 SB 632 Requires Warning Labels for Hair Relaxers that Contain Certain Chemicals Bill Passed - House (78 - 7)
4/15 HB 1646 Requires Certain Materials to be Stored in Locked Compartments within a Designated Area Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
4/15 HB 1365 Repeals Racial and Gender Quotas and Other DEI Qualifications of Membership for Certain Boards, Committees, Councils, and Commissions Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6)
4/15 SB 450 Requires the Department of Education to Include a Human Fetal Growth and Development Discussion in the Relevant Standards During the Arkansas Academic Standards Revision Cycle Bill Passed - House (81 - 13)
4/14 HB 1866 Requires All Public Schools to Install an Audio Recording Device in Locker Rooms and Dressing Rooms of Public-School Campuses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 21)
4/14 SB 352 Prohibits Antisemitic Discrimination in Schools Bill Passed - House (82 - 1)
4/14 SB 520 Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs in Local Governments Bill Passed - House (68 - 22)
4/14 SB 544 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail Bill Passed - House (96 - 1)
4/11 HB 1252 Establishes the Certified Community-Based Doula Certification Act Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
4/11 SB 290 Establishes a Permit Moratorium for Hog Farms in the Buffalo River Watershed Bill Passed - House (70 - 11)
4/10 HB 1974 Prohibits State Entities from Employing Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (76 - 20)
4/10 SB 640 Authorizes State Library Board Overhaul Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
4/09 HB 1656 Amends State Law Regarding Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
4/09 HB 1866 Requires All Public Schools to Install an Audio Recording Device in Locker Rooms and Dressing Rooms of Public-School Campuses Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 5)
4/09 HB 1150 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Obtaining Certain Pharmacy Permits Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
4/08 SB 217 Requires the Department of Human Services to Request a Waiver to Exclude Candy and Soft Drinks from Eligible Foods Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
4/08 SB 520 Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs in Local Governments Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
4/07 HB 1683 Prohibits the Procurement by a Governmental Entity of an Electric Vehicle or a Component that was Manufactured Using Forced Labor Bill Passed - House (74 - 14)
4/07 HJR 1018 Establishes a Citizens-Only Voting Constitutional Amendment Joint Resolution Passed - House (82 - 6)
4/03 HB 1745 Authorizes Fines for Semi-Truck Drivers Who Cannot Speak English Sufficiently Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
4/03 HB 1365 Repeals Racial and Gender Quotas and Other DEI Qualifications of Membership for Certain Boards, Committees, Councils, and Commissions Bill Passed - House (60 - 24)
4/03 SB 444 Amends the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
4/02 SB 486 Prohibits Individuals from Entering Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Sleeping Quarters Designated for the Opposite Sex Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
4/02 SB 544 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
4/02 SB 536 Repeals and Transfers The Arkansas State Library And The State Library Board Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
4/01 HB 366 Establishes the Strengthen Arkansas Homes Act Bill Passed - House (56 - 25)
4/01 SB 450 Requires the Department of Education to Include a Human Fetal Growth and Development Discussion in the Relevant Standards During the Arkansas Academic Standards Revision Cycle Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
4/01 HB 1821 Establishes a More Sustainable System of Property Insurance for State Owned Property Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
4/01 HB 1646 Requires Certain Materials to be Stored in Locked Compartments within a Designated Area Bill Passed - House (75 - 14)
3/31 HB 1574 Amends Current Arkansas Laws Regarding Paid Canvassers Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
3/19 SB 189 Authorizes Ivermectin to be Sold Over the Counter Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
3/18 SB 189 Authorizes Ivermectin to be Sold Over the Counter Bill Passed - House (78 - 14)
3/18 SB 307 Authorizes Utility Companies to Make Capital Investments Without Permission from State Regulators Bill Passed - House (77 - 13)
3/18 HB 1509 Prohibits Payment Processors From Using Merchant Category Code 5723 for Firearm Purchases Bill Passed - House (80 - 14)
3/17 HB 1512 Establishes the Arkansas ACCESS Act Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
3/17 SB 246 Amends Provisions for Education in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (77 - 17)

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