Denise Garner - Arkansas

Signed into law · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH ONE BREAKFAST AT NO COST EACH SCHOOL DAY UPON REQUEST WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THE STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A FEDERALLY FUNDED FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Maddy summarySB 59 requires all public schools to provide one free breakfast daily to every student upon request, without checking if they qualify for federally funded free or reduced-price meals. This policy directly affects all public school students in the state, eliminating eligibility barriers for breakfast access. The bill includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately upon enactment. It changes school meal procedures by mandating universal breakfast availability as a standard practice, not tied to existing federal program eligibility. The bill became law as Act 123 on February 24, 2025.

Education

Signed into law Feb 24, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1278

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO REQUIRE SURVEYORS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE ENTERING ONTO A COMMERCIAL POULTRY FARM.

Maddy summaryHB 1278 requires surveyors to notify the owner and follow all visitor protocols - including biosecurity measures - before entering a commercial poultry farm for surveying purposes. It specifically applies to farms with poultry houses exceeding 5,000 square feet, directly affecting surveyors working near such facilities and poultry farm owners. The bill mandates these steps to protect farm biosecurity without creating new protocols, only requiring surveyors to comply with existing farm rules. This law, now Act 99, aims to prevent potential contamination risks during survey activities.

Signed into law Feb 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 1004

Passed · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE LORIE TUDOR FOR HER 41-YEAR CAREER WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Lorie Tudor for her 41-year career with the Arkansas Department of Transportation. It formally acknowledges her service to the state but contains no policy changes or funding provisions. The resolution has no direct impact on citizens, laws, or government operations - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. No voting record is relevant, as it does not advance legislation.

Passed Jan 29, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Primary HCR 1002

died · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE THE ARKANSAS COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS FOR THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS AND CONTINUOUS SUPPORT OF WOMEN ARTISTS IN ARKANSAS.

Maddy summaryHCR 1002 is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally recognizes the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts for thirty-five years of service. The resolution highlights the group's achievements, including organizing over twenty traveling art exhibitions, providing free displays to the public, and offering educational resources and financial awards to women artists in Arkansas. This document serves as an official acknowledgment of the committee's contributions rather than enacting new laws or funding.

died May 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 1004

died · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE THE ARKANSAS COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS FOR THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF ARKANSAS AND CONTINUOUS SUPPORT OF WOMEN ARTISTS IN ARKANSAS.

died Apr 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 1141

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

TO DEFINE THE TERM "CONSENT" REGARDING SEXUAL OFFENSES WITHIN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.

died May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1268

died · Arkansas House · Co-sponsor

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION - THE RAISE ACT OF 2023 APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR.