Rep. Brian Evans

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 summaryHB 1001 allocates $2,275,160 to the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to cover employee salaries, operational costs, and supplies. The funds are drawn from the Constitutional Officers Fund and are designated for necessary expenses during the legislative session and the interim period following adjournment. The bill grants the Speaker of the House and Chief of Staff authority to adjust unspent funds between approved categories and to set employee salaries based on performance evaluations.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1534 proposes to increase the existing homestead property tax credit. This bill directly affects homeowners by reducing the amount of property taxes they owe on their primary residence. The key mechanism is an adjustment to the credit amount, providing a larger tax reduction for eligible households.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 204 proposes to exempt certain financial gains from state gross income for tax purposes. This exemption would apply to taxpayers whose property is acquired by a government or entity under the right of eminent domain or the threat of condemnation. Essentially, any profit a property owner makes from such a forced sale would not be considered taxable income under this bill.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 44 (SB 44) aimed to repeal an existing Arkansas law that specifically authorized legislative interim committees to meet during a legislative recess lasting two weeks or more. This bill, if passed, would have removed the provision allowing these meetings and the associated mileage and per diem for General Assembly members attending them during such recesses. Its purpose was to clarify the rules governing when interim committees are permitted to convene outside of regular legislative sessions, directly affecting the operational procedures for these committees and their members.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 60 aims to regulate the location of digital asset mining businesses in Arkansas. It prohibits these businesses from operating or constructing within a thirty-mile radius of specific military facilities, including Little Rock Air Force Base, Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Chaffee, and Pine Bluff Arsenal. The bill directs the Oil and Gas Commission not to issue new permits for facilities within these restricted zones. Furthermore, it requires the revocation of existing permits for facilities within the radius unless they cease operations or construction, applying to businesses not issued a permit by December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHB 1662, titled "TO PROHIBIT LOBBYING FOR A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY," aimed to prevent individuals or organizations from lobbying on behalf of certain foreign entities. The provided text is an amendment to the bill, which made minor changes to specific wording and references within the original text. Without the full original bill text, the specific definitions of "covered foreign entity" or the detailed mechanisms and scope of the prohibition are not available.

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 summaryHB 1984 creates a new designation on driver's licenses and identification cards for certain registered sex offenders in Arkansas. It directly affects individuals applying for these cards who are required to register as sex offenders and are classified as Level 3 or Level 4. Before issuing a license or ID, the Office of Driver Services will determine if an applicant meets these criteria. If so, a designation will be placed on their card, allowing law enforcement officers to identify them as a registered sex offender. The office is also authorized to determine the design and placement of this designation and create administrative rules.