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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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April 1, 2008 | AR | HB 1004 | Natural Gas Tax | Bill Passed - House (81 - 16) |
April 2, 2008 | AR | HB 1004 | Natural Gas Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
Feb. 7, 2011 | AR | HB 1013 | Hiring of Unauthorized Workers | Bill Passed - House (54 - 39) |
April 6, 2006 | AR | HB 1033 | Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 1) |
April 5, 2006 | AR | HB 1033 | Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (92 - 2) |
Feb. 12, 2009 | AR | HB 1204 | Tobacco Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |
Feb. 5, 2009 | AR | HB 1204 | Tobacco Tax Increase | Bill Passed - House (75 - 24) |
March 13, 2023 | AR | HB 1307 | Requires the State Divest from Financial Companies that Follow Certain Sociopolitical Guidelines | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
Feb. 16, 2023 | AR | HB 1307 | Requires the State Divest from Financial Companies that Follow Certain Sociopolitical Guidelines | Bill Passed - House (79 - 12) |
Feb. 25, 2009 | AR | HB 1464 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - House (67 - 27) |
April 10, 2013 | AR | HB 1536 | Authorizes Sale of Unpasteurized Whole Milk | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11) |
April 6, 2013 | AR | HB 1536 | Authorizes Sale of Unpasteurized Whole Milk | Bill Passed - House (60 - 19) |
April 12, 2021 | AR | HB 1712 | Authorizes the State HVACR Licensing Board to Establish Annual Continuing Education Requirement | Bill Passed - House (52 - 37) |
April 8, 2013 | AR | HB 1870 | Appropriates Funds for Certain Steel Mills | Bill Passed - House (78 - 17) |
April 1, 2008 | AR | SB 1 | Natural Gas Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3) |
April 2, 2008 | AR | SB 1 | Natural Gas Tax | Bill Passed - House (82 - 17) |
March 22, 2007 | AR | SB 1004 | Beer Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
March 28, 2007 | AR | SB 1004 | Beer Tax | Bill Passed - House (51 - 39) |
April 18, 2013 | AR | SB 1020 | Authorizes Private Purchase of Health Insurance with Federal Funds | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 5) |
April 17, 2013 | AR | SB 1020 | Authorizes Private Purchase of Health Insurance with Federal Funds | Bill Passed - House (70 - 23) |
Jan. 27, 2011 | AR | SB 113 | Prohibit Abortion Health Care Coverage | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8) |
April 6, 2006 | AR | SB 19 | Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - House (63 - 32) |
April 14, 2021 | AR | SB 628 | Authorizes Online Tobacco Sales Out of State | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
April 24, 2024 | AR | SB 78 | Establishes Noise Reduction Requirements that Crypto Mines must Comply With | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3) |
April 24, 2024 | AR | SB 79 | Authorizes the Arkansas Gas and Oil Commission to Regulate Crypto Mines | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
April 2, 2015 | AR | SJR 16 | Authorizes Issuance of Bonds for Economic Development Projects | Bill Passed - House (70 - 22) |
April 11, 2024 | AR | SR 12 | Prohibits the Use of Computers or Software Manufactured by Foreign Entities in Crypto Mining in Arkansas | Resolution Passed - Senate (26 - 1) |
April 11, 2024 | AR | SR 13 | Requires Individuals who Engage in Crypto Mining to be Licensed Money Transmitters | Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 1) |
April 11, 2024 | AR | SR 14 | Requires the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Monitor Crypto Mines' Water Usage and Administer Consequences | Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 0) |
April 11, 2024 | AR | SR 16 | Prohibits Local Governments from Regulating Crypto Mines and Prohibit Ownership by Certain Foreign Countries | Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 3) |
April 11, 2024 | AR | SR 17 | Requires Crypto Mines to be Licensed by the State Department of Energy and Environment | Resolution Passed - Senate (25 - 2) |
April 1, 2024 | AR | SR 5 | Establishes Noise Limits on Arkansas Crypto Mines and Prohibit Them from being Owned by Foreign Entities | Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 1) |