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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2021 | AR | HB 1803 | Amends the Complaint Process for Election Law Violations | Bill Passed - House (78 - 18) |
| March 22, 2021 | AR | SB 85 | Requires Abortion Providers to Complete an Ultrasound | Bill Passed - House (74 - 14) |
| March 17, 2021 | AR | HB 1572 | Requires 72 Hour Waiting Period before Receiving Two-Step Pharmaceutical Abortions | Bill Passed - House (76 - 15) |
| March 17, 2021 | AR | HB 1371 | Establishes Scholarships and Grants for Private School Students | Bill Failed - House (44 - 52) |
| March 16, 2021 | AR | HB 1402 | Reduces Access to Abortion Pills | Bill Passed - House (77 - 12) |
| 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) |
| March 9, 2021 | AR | HB 1198 | Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Operate Without the Supervision of a Doctor | Bill Passed - House (55 - 31) |
| March 3, 2021 | AR | SB 6 | Prohibits All Abortions in the State | Bill Passed - House (76 - 19) |
| March 2, 2021 | AR | HB 1544 | Authorizes a Municipality to Declare Itself a "Pro-Life" City | Bill Passed - House (76 - 16) |
| Feb. 24, 2021 | AR | SB 24 | Expands "Stand Your Ground" Laws | Bill Passed - House (72 - 23) |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | AR | HB 1017 | Establishes the Permanent Status of Daylight Savings Time | Bill Passed - House (71 - 5) |
| Feb. 3, 2021 | AR | HB 1244 | Authorizes the Issuance of a Driver's License Without a Photograph in Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - House (83 - 4) |
| Feb. 2, 2021 | AR | HB 1112 | Requires Presenting Identification in Order to Vote | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
| Feb. 1, 2021 | AR | HB 1195 | Requires Pregnant Individuals Call a Hotline Number Before Receiving an Abortion | Bill Passed - House (75 - 13) |
| 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) |
| April 2, 2019 | AR | SB 278 | Establishes a 72-Hour Waiting Period Before Abortions | Bill Passed - House (75 - 13) |
| March 4, 2019 | AR | SB 336 | Establishes a Fuel Tax and Other Provisions | Bill Passed - House (71 - 26) |
| Feb. 28, 2019 | AR | HB 1419 | Requires Public Schools To Allow Enrollment In Individual Classes For Homeschooled Students | Bill Passed - House (55 - 27) |
| Feb. 25, 2019 | AR | HB 1439 | Prohibits Abortion After 18 Weeks | Bill Passed - House (77 - 13) |
| Feb. 14, 2019 | AR | SB 149 | Establishes The Arkansas Human Life Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (72 - 20) |
| March 14, 2018 | AR | HB 1008 | Expands Tuition Savings Plan | Bill Passed - House (62 - 16) |
| April 3, 2017 | AR | SB 140 | Requires Internet Retailers to Collect State Sales Tax | Bill Failed - House (43 - 50) |
| March 22, 2017 | AR | HB 1434 | Prohibits Sex-Selective Abortions | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 9) |
| Feb. 14, 2017 | AR | HB 1434 | Prohibits Sex-Selective Abortions | Bill Passed - House (79 - 3) |
| Feb. 13, 2017 | AR | HB 1428 | Requires Certain Restrictions for Abortion Providers | Bill Passed - House (77 - 8) |
| Feb. 2, 2017 | AR | HB 1249 | Authorizes Concealed Carry on College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (71 - 22) |
| Jan. 31, 2017 | AR | HB 1047 | Requires Voters to Provide Identification When Voting | Bill Passed - House (74 - 21) |
| April 2, 2015 | AR | SJR 16 | Authorizes Issuance of Bonds for Economic Development Projects | Bill Passed - House (70 - 22) |
| March 30, 2015 | AR | SB 600 | Requires Drug Testing for Certain Government Benefits | Bill Passed - House (69 - 14) |
| March 25, 2015 | AR | HB 1426 | Establishes Paid Maternity Leave for State Employees | Bill Passed - House (56 - 28) |
| March 13, 2015 | AR | HB 1377 | Authorizes the Use of Waivers by Public School Districts | Bill Passed - House (58 - 18) |
| March 13, 2015 | AR | HB 1722 | Prohibits The Use of Electronic Cigarettes on Publicly Funded Colleges and Universities | Bill Passed - House (58 - 18) |
| March 9, 2015 | AR | HB 1282 | Amends DWI Charges | Bill Passed - House (52 - 30) |
| March 6, 2015 | AR | HJR 1003 | Requests a Constitutional Convention | Bill Passed - House (52 - 33) |
| Feb. 19, 2015 | AR | HB 1355 | Authorizes Local Control of Fluoride in Water Systems | Bill Passed - House (60 - 34) |
| 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) |
| March 4, 2014 | AR | SB 111 | 2014-2015 Department of Human Services Budget | Bill Passed - House (76 - 24) |
| April 17, 2013 | AR | SB 1020 | Authorizes Private Purchase of Health Insurance with Federal Funds | Bill Passed - House (70 - 23) |
| April 16, 2013 | AR | HB 1219 | Appropriates Funds for Private Health Insurance Purchases | Bill Passed - House (77 - 23) |
| April 9, 2013 | AR | HJR 1009 | Amends Campaign Contribution Laws | Joint Resolution Passed - House (71 - 12) |
| April 8, 2013 | AR | HB 1870 | Appropriates Funds for Certain Steel Mills | Bill Passed - House (78 - 17) |
| April 6, 2013 | AR | HB 1536 | Authorizes Sale of Unpasteurized Whole Milk | Bill Passed - House (60 - 19) |
| April 3, 2013 | AR | HB 1938 | Prohibits the Closure of Schools Based on Student Enrollment for 2 Years | Bill Failed - House (46 - 26) |
| April 1, 2013 | AR | SB 2 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Veto Override Passed - House (52 - 45) |
| March 20, 2013 | AR | HB 1855 | Classifies the Office of Prosecuting Attorney as Nonpartisan | Bill Passed - House (63 - 24) |
| 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 12, 2013 | AR | HB 1357 | Requires Special Elections to Be Held On Certain Days | Bill Passed - House (68 - 22) |
| March 8, 2013 | AR | HB 1329 | Reduces Concealed Carry License Application Fee | Bill Failed - House (31 - 52) |
| March 6, 2013 | AR | SB 134 | Prohibits Abortion if Fetal Heartbeat Detected | Veto Override Passed - House (56 - 33) |
| March 5, 2013 | AR | HB 1041 | Establishes a Spending Cap on the State Budget | Bill Failed - House (49 - 47) |
| 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 1100 | Prohibits Abortion Coverage on the State Health Insurance Exchange | Bill Passed - House (77 - 15) |
| Feb. 4, 2013 | AR | HB 1037 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
| April 12, 2011 | AR | SB 972 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (61 - 20) |
| March 31, 2011 | AR | HB 1226 | 2011-2012 State Insurance Department Budget | Bill Passed - House (83 - 7) |
| March 29, 2011 | AR | HB 1226 | 2011-2012 State Insurance Department Budget | Bill Failed - House (53 - 41) |
| 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 23, 2011 | AR | HB 2007 | Requires Driver's License Exams to be in English Only | Bill Failed - House (49 - 37) |
| March 21, 2011 | AR | HB 1797 | Requires Proof of Identity to Vote | Bill Passed - House (53 - 36) |
| March 17, 2011 | AR | HB 1936 | Dress Codes for Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (73 - 19) |
| Feb. 16, 2011 | AR | HB 1052 | Reducing Taxes on Manufacturer Utilities | Bill Passed - House (88 - 8) |
| Feb. 16, 2011 | AR | HB 1002 | Capital Gains Reduction Act | Bill Passed - House (53 - 43) |
| 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) |
| Feb. 1, 2011 | AR | HB 1049 | Prohibit Cell Phone Use in School Zones | Bill Passed - House (53 - 41) |
| Jan. 31, 2011 | AR | HB 1049 | Prohibit Cell Phone Use in School Zones | Bill Failed - House (46 - 47) |
| Jan. 20, 2011 | AR | HB 1115 | Absentee Mayor | Bill Passed - House (70 - 22) |
| March 13, 2009 | AR | SB 239 | Authorization for Unlicensed Assistants to Perform Simple Medical Procedures | Bill Passed - House (59 - 29) |
| March 9, 2009 | AR | HB 1700 | Expanding Eligibility for Children's Health Insurance Program | Bill Passed - House (82 - 14) |
| Feb. 25, 2009 | AR | HB 1339 | Election of the President by National Popular Vote | Bill Passed - House (56 - 43) |
| Feb. 25, 2009 | AR | HB 1464 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - House (67 - 27) |
| 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) |
| Feb. 5, 2009 | AR | HB 1204 | Tobacco Tax Increase | Bill Passed - House (75 - 24) |
| 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. 27, 2009 | AR | HB 1050 | Freedom of Information Act Exemption Specifications | Bill Passed - House (57 - 31) |
| April 2, 2008 | AR | SB 1 | Natural Gas Tax | Bill Passed - House (82 - 17) |
| April 1, 2008 | AR | HB 1004 | Natural Gas Tax | Bill Passed - House (81 - 16) |
| March 28, 2007 | AR | SB 1004 | Beer Tax | Bill Passed - House (51 - 39) |
| Jan. 29, 2007 | AR | HB 1173 | Reversal of the BMI Report Card Requirement | Bill Passed - House (71 - 26) |
| April 21, 2006 | AR | SB 16 | Science Specialist Program Funding Line Item Veto | Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 13) |
| April 7, 2006 | AR | SB 27 | Educational Adequacy Act of 2006 | Bill Passed - House (79 - 17) |
| April 7, 2006 | AR | SB 24 | Additional Education Funding Act | Bill Passed - House (83 - 8) |
| April 7, 2006 | AR | SB 21 | Education Funding | Bill Passed - House (82 - 13) |
| April 6, 2006 | AR | SB 19 | Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - House (63 - 32) |
| April 6, 2006 | AR | SB 18 | Property Tax Interest | Bill Failed - House (46 - 46) |
| April 5, 2006 | AR | HB 1033 | Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (92 - 2) |