House committee selects voter ID measure as proposed constitutional amendment
The House State Agencies committee gave approval to a measure to require voter ID in Arkansas by means of a constitutional amendment on Wednesday.
Bill to require civics test advances
To become an American citizen, immigrants must pass a civics test that asks questions such as, "What is one reason colonists came to America?" and "What does the Constitution do?" A bill that would make the passing of that test a requirement for high school graduation cleared the House Education Committee on a voice vote with some dissent Tuesday.
Bill to increase voucher-eligible schools clears hurdle
A bill that would expand the number of private schools eligible to participate in a special-needs education voucher program passed on a voice vote with no dissent in the House Education Committee Thursday.
Cuts to unemployment benefits pass in the House
A bill that would decrease the number of weeks laid-off employees could receive unemployment benefits passed in the House 62-26 on Wednesday.
Governor’s Arkansas Future grant proposal fails to pass committee
Governor Hutchinson's proposal to create a grant that would pay for tuition and fees for students at Arkansas community or technical colleges failed to pass the Senate Education Committee in a 4-4 vote Wednesday. The committee's three Democrats voted against the bill, along with one Republican. It needed five votes to advance.
Campus carry bill passes Senate committee
A bill that would force Arkansas public universities and colleges to allow staff members to carry concealed handguns advanced from the Senate Judiciary Committee on a voice vote.
Internet sales tax bill fails to pass House committee
A bill aimed at collecting sales tax on online purchases failed to pass an Arkansas House committee on a 6-2 vote Tuesday.
Bill aims to earmark sales tax from Amazon
Last week, Amazon announced it planned to voluntarily collect sales tax in Arkansas starting in March. Now, a bill filed in the House seeks to dedicate that revenue to reducing income tax.
Criminal justice reform bill faces skepticism in Senate committee
An omnibus bill that sponsors say would curb the rapid growth of Arkansas prisons without sacrificing public safety received a cool reception from the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday.
Sales tax collection bill passes House
A bill that would require shoppers to pay Arkansas sales tax on online purchases passed in the House 54-26 Tuesday. House Bill 1388 would require out-of-state online retailers who do not already collect sales and use tax in the state…
Online sales tax bill passes in the Senate
Arkansas is one step closer to casting a wider net when it comes to collecting sales tax. A bill aimed at raising state revenue through the collection of sales and use tax on online purchases passed 23-9 in the Senate…
Legislation aimed at collecting online sales tax advances
Two bills aimed at raising state revenue through the collection of sales and use tax on online purchases cleared their first hurdles this week.