This bill authorizes the creation of a new law to regulate how blockchain networks and digital asset mining operations affect Arkansas's water supplies and electric grid. It would require the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to monitor water usage and allow the commission to shut down facilities that excessively consume groundwater. Additionally, it would task the Arkansas Public Service Commission with monitoring the impact on the electric grid and permitting utilities to halt service to mining operations that threaten grid reliability. The bill also mandates that the relevant agencies create specific rules to enforce these monitoring and enforcement powers by January 1, 2027.
This House Resolution in Arkansas authorizes the introduction of a bill that would require digital asset mining businesses to pay fees to the state for using large amounts of electricity. The proposed law establishes a tiered fee structure where businesses pay between $25,000 and $100,000 annually based on how many megawatts of power they consume in a month. It also mandates that these companies submit energy usage estimates before starting operations and face penalties or criminal charges if they knowingly provide false information. Any money collected from these fees would be split among state agencies to fund oversight, monitoring, and operational expenses related to regulating the industry.
This bill is a procedural measure that authorizes a senator to introduce legislation amending Arkansas laws governing Industrial Development Authorities. The proposed changes would require board members to live within the municipality or county they represent and allow local governments to remove board members for good cause with a two-thirds vote. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these authorities must follow local zoning and planning rules and repeals their ability to use eminent domain for property acquisition. Because this specific text only grants permission to introduce further legislation rather than enacting policy itself, it does not directly alter the powers of industrial development authorities or affect the public.
This bill authorizes the introduction of legislation requiring digital asset miners and mining businesses in Arkansas to notify state and local officials before acquiring land or starting construction for mining facilities. The proposed law would mandate that these businesses file a written notice with the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the relevant local government at least six months prior to purchasing, leasing, or beginning work on a site. This notification requirement is designed to give authorities advance warning of potential new mining operations, though the bill itself is currently a procedural resolution that did not advance out of committee.
HR 1046 is a House resolution that formally recognizes the Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns women's cross country team for winning the Great American Conference Championship in October 2025. The bill lists the specific team members, coaches, and individual academic and athletic honors earned by the athletes during the season. It directs the Chief Clerk of the House to present a copy of the resolution to the team's head coach as a gesture of appreciation. This measure is a commemorative action and does not create any new laws or change existing policies.
HB 1102 proposes a $400,000 state grant to the Department of Veterans Affairs to support the Veterans Council of NW Arkansas. The funds are designated specifically for the construction, renovation, upgrade, and expansion of the Veterans Wall of Honor in Bella Vista, Arkansas. The bill includes an emergency clause to ensure the money is available starting July 1, 2026, and outlines standard state financial rules for spending. Although the legislation was introduced in April 2026, it did not advance beyond the House Budget Committee before the session ended.
This bill authorizes the introduction of legislation to regulate how blockchain networks and digital asset mining operations affect water supplies and the electrical grid in Arkansas. It would require the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to monitor water usage by these industries and allow them to shut down operations that excessively deplete critical groundwater. Additionally, it would task the Arkansas Public Service Commission with monitoring the impact on the electric grid and permitting utilities to cut power to mining sites that threaten grid reliability. The proposed rules implementing these measures must be finalized and filed with the Secretary of State by January 1, 2027.
This bill authorizes the introduction of legislation to modify the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, which provides state funds to students enrolled in private schools or homeschooled. The proposed changes would adjust the annual funding amount for participating students, set a minimum performance threshold for receiving disbursements, and establish stricter eligibility rules based on academic achievement. Specifically, students who fail to meet a minimum test score would lose their account eligibility, and those currently enrolled in or previously attending private schools would be barred from receiving new accounts. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for determining eligibility and requires that assessments be administered at educational service cooperatives, with exemptions available for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
This bill authorizes the introduction of legislation to change how Arkansas regulates digital asset mining. It removes the current exemption that allows individuals and businesses mining cryptocurrency at home to operate without a money transmitter license. Under the proposed changes, anyone engaged in home or commercial digital asset mining would be required to obtain a license by September 1, 2026. The bill is currently a procedural resolution that died in committee and does not become law.
This bill authorizes the introduction of a new law to create the Equal Distribution County Turnback Fund, which would provide additional money to Arkansas counties. The fund would be financed by directing the first $150 million of certain state tax revenues each year into this specific account. Once the fund reaches a balance of $150 million, the state treasurer would distribute $2 million to every county in the state. Counties receiving these funds must use 90% of the money for infrastructure projects like roads and water systems, while the remaining 10% must support fire departments, law enforcement, or community projects. The bill also includes an emergency clause to allow the law to take effect quickly, though it has not yet been enacted as it died in committee.
This House resolution in Arkansas authorizes a legislator to introduce a bill that would regulate certain residential properties owned by business entities, such as corporations or limited liability companies. The proposed law would require these entities to clearly disclose that buyers are purchasing an ownership interest in the company rather than direct title to the home, and it would prohibit the entities from restricting how owners transfer their interests or charging fees for those transfers. Additionally, the bill mandates that any disputes be settled in state or federal courts and ensures that owners cannot be discriminated against based on the protections of the federal Fair Housing Act. The legislation also includes specific enforcement powers for the Attorney General and excludes properties owned by religious organizations or nonprofit groups from these new rules.
HB 1101 proposes to allocate $9.5 million from the Public School Fund to the Arkansas Department of Education for math curriculum grants under the R.I.S.E. Arkansas program. These funds are intended for local school districts and special programs to support mathematics education during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill includes standard provisions requiring compliance with state procurement and budget laws, as well as an emergency clause to ensure funding is available starting July 1, 2026. Although the legislation was introduced to address immediate educational funding needs, it ultimately did not pass before the legislative session ended.
