As gas prices across Arkansas hover around $4.00 per gallon, State Representative Kendon Underwood (R-16) is following federal efforts, calling for an emergency suspension of state fuel taxes. The proposal, announced Thursday, seeks a 90-day suspension of the state’s 24.7-cent gasoline tax and 28.5-cent diesel fuel tax. Underwood is requesting that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders […]
Sanders calls special session to lower tax on top bracket, expenses & per diem for legislators
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially called a special session of the state legislature, set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026, at the State Capitol in Little Rock. Read more below. In a proclamation issued April 30th, Sanders said an “extraordinary occasion” requires lawmakers to reconvene. The primary focus of the […]
Arkansas Legislative Bills signed April 14-29, 2026 include many Appropriations
The following are the legislative Bills Signed by the Arkansas Governor from April 14-29, 2026. Most all of these are appropriations, so to make things easier to find, we’ve highlighted in red the ones that aren’t. Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 HB1009 – Department of Public Safety Appropriation HB1010 – Department of Corrections – Division of […]
New law guaranteeing school breakfast is partly funded by marijuana tax; See how our legislators voted
There’s a new law in Arkansas that will provide one breakfast before the school day, for any student who asks for it, with no eligibility requirements. The practice goes into effect at the beginning of the school year in 2025. READ MORE BELOW Governor Sanders signed SB59 / Act 123 on February 20th. The legislation’s lead […]
Benton business owner says 2 Senate bills could hurt his store and many others
John Kelly, owner of Longhills Wine & Spirits, believes two legislative bills could hurt local small businesses all over Arkansas if they are passed. He bought advertising with MySaline to be at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, so he could speak on video about Senate Bill 97 & Senate Bill 98. Read the […]
Governor signs 3 new laws Feb 3, 2025, concerning Natl Guard, Airmen and more
The following are the legislative Bills Signed by the Arkansas Governor in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Bills Signed: HB1005, HB1006, SCR1 On Monday, February 3, 2025, the Governor signed into law: To read the details of the bill/law, click the corresponding number below, then open the PDF of the full description. HB1005 – […]
Weight Loss Meds, School Chaplains, Vets, China, Inmates and more – Read Arkansas Legislative Bills filed Jan 30, 2025
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 95th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Click on any bill number below to read details for bills filed on January 30, 2025. These Proposed Bills concern several topics, including… Medicaid Covering Weight Loss Meds, Revoking Certain Retirement […]
Governor signs Legislative Bills Jan 30, 2025 concerning NW Technical Institute, Separating Sheriff & Tax Collector, Educating County Officials
The following are the legislative Bills Signed by the Arkansas Governor in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Bills Signed: HB1133, HB1137, HB1050, SB53 On Monday, 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 […]
Public School Funding, Breast Cancer Exams, Aviation Fuel, Church Civil Immunity and more – Read Arkansas Legislative Bills filed Jan 29, 2025
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 95th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Click on any bill number below to read details for bills filed on January 29, 2025. These Proposed Bills concern several topics, including… EDUCATION Students’ Smart Phones, Public School Funding, Salem Football, […]
Schools, Taxes, Eggs, Triage, China purchases and more – Read Arkansas Legislative Bills filed Jan 28, 2025
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 95th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Click on any bill number below to read details for bills filed on January 28, 2025. These Proposed Bills concern several topics, including… EDUCATION Re-enactment Firearms at Schools, Property Tax in School […]