Rep. Lee Johnson

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1168 would grant criminal immunity to healthcare professionals in Arkansas for negligent acts or omissions while lawfully providing healthcare services. It defines "healthcare professionals" broadly to include licensed individuals and employees at facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and mental health centers. The bill specifies this immunity applies only to criminal liability - leaving civil claims and existing legal protections unchanged. It directly affects healthcare providers by shielding them from criminal prosecution for negligence in patient care, without altering civil liability.

Maddy summaryHB 1052 would require health insurance plans in Arkansas to cover respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization for infants under eight months old, using a specific antibody treatment, without cost-sharing like deductibles or copayments. This mandate applies to all health benefit plans, including Medicaid and the Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me Program, starting January 1, 2026. The bill also directs state agencies to create implementing rules by that date to ensure compliance.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1005) honors the Arkansas Medical Society for its 150 years of service to Arkansans. It declares 2025 as "The Year of the Arkansas Physician" and recognizes the Society's historical contributions, including founding Arkansas' first State Board of Health and supporting public health initiatives like polio vaccination programs. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding legal effect or new policy changes - it is purely symbolic recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Arkansas House of Representatives on January 16, 2025.