Rep. Jon Eubanks

Maddy summaryHB 1001 reduces income tax rates for Arkansas residents, including individuals, trusts, estates, and both domestic and foreign corporations. For individuals, the bill establishes a progressive tax structure with rates ranging from 0% to 3.7% for income up to $94,700, while providing a specific tax credit for income between $94,701 and $97,600. Corporations see their tax brackets adjusted starting in 2027, with rates increasing from 1% to 4.1% on net income exceeding $11,000. The legislation also includes provisions for annual adjustments to the individual tax tables to account for inflation or other economic factors.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the Arkansas homestead property tax credit for property owners, raising the annual reduction in real property taxes from $600 to $675. The change applies to assessment years starting on or after January 1, 2026, directly benefiting homeowners who qualify for the credit. By amending the state code, the legislation provides a slightly larger tax relief amount for eligible residents without altering other tax provisions.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1915 directs the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) to request a federal waiver for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This waiver would exempt SNAP applicants and enrollees from the federal resource limit. Upon obtaining the waiver, the bill would set the SNAP asset limit at $6,000, with biennial adjustments for inflation. It also includes provisions for a temporary asset limit increase to $5,500 for enrolled households that exceed the federal limit, available once every five years.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 363 proposes to appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Finance and Administration - Disbursing Officer. These funds are designated for grants to cover renovation and construction-related costs specifically for Smith Hospital. The appropriation is intended for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 248 aimed to amend the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act of 1967, specifically concerning the disclosure of personnel records. The bill sought to redefine what constitutes a "clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy" for records pertaining to private citizens or information about public officials not related to their official duties. It proposed that such records would be exempt from disclosure if the information is personal or intimate, and the substantial privacy interest outweighs the public's interest in disclosure. The bill also clarified that individuals could still access their own records, even if those records were otherwise exempt from public release.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 534 aimed to establish the Arkansas Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which would have regulated the sale and distribution of kratom products. The bill proposed removing mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as kratom, from Arkansas's controlled substances list. It also sought to protect consumers by prohibiting the sale of kratom products adulterated or contaminated with dangerous non-kratom substances. Additionally, it would have set specific limits on the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine in kratom products, affecting processors and retailers of these products.

Maddy summaryHB 1848 amends Arkansas law concerning child custody and visitation decisions when domestic abuse is involved. It clarifies that courts must consider the effect of proven domestic abuse on a child's best interest, regardless of whether the child was physically injured or witnessed the abuse. The bill establishes a new presumption that it is not in a child's best interest to be placed in the sole custody or care of a parent found to have engaged in a pattern of domestic abuse. This parent would then have the responsibility to prove that granting them custody would not endanger the child. If unsupervised parenting time is still awarded to such a parent, the court must make specific findings about the risk of harm and may order safety conditions or domestic violence intervention programs.

Maddy summaryHJR 1015 was a proposed constitutional amendment in Arkansas that aimed to change how judicial candidates appear on the ballot. If approved, it would have required candidates for Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judge, Circuit Judge, and District Judge to declare their political party affiliation or independent status. This declared affiliation or independent status would then be printed on the ballot for voters to see. The stated purpose of the amendment was to ensure transparency regarding judicial candidates' affiliations. This amendment would have taken effect on January 1, 2027, if passed.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1930 aimed to mandate minimum reimbursement levels for healthcare services provided by healthcare insurers. The bill proposed a phased increase in these minimums, starting at 45% in 2026 and reaching 100% by 2030. It would have also required the Insurance Commissioner to consider specific factors, such as an insurer's Risk-Based Capital level and Medical Loss Ratio, when reviewing proposed increases to premium rates or cost sharing for policyholders.

Maddy summarySB 611, now Act 900, amends the Social Media Safety Act to implement new default settings for minors using social media platforms in Arkansas. The bill requires platforms to automatically stop non-safety notifications for minor users between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. CST, with options for parents or guardians to modify this setting. It also mandates that privacy and safety settings for minors default to the most protective level offered by the platform. Additionally, the act clarifies the definition of "personal information" as "personally identifiable information."