Sen. Greg Leding

Co-sponsor SB 59

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.

EducationSupports EducationBill mandates universal free breakfast for all K-12 students, removing eligibility barriers and expanding access to school meals, directly supporting educational access.90% confidence

Signed into law Feb 24, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 1220

Signed into law · Arkansas House · Lead sponsor

TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARKANSAS NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL.

Maddy summaryHB 1220 adds Senator G. Leding to the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council. This procedural bill, now Act 102 (effective February 18, 2025), updates the council's membership roster without changing the council's duties or affecting public policy. The amendment was approved by the Senate and enacted without substantive policy changes.

Signed into law Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SR 9

In committee · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES (NCSL) FOR ITS LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO THE LEGISLATIVE INSTITUTION ON ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY IN 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) for its leadership as it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2025. The bill highlights the NCSL's role as a bipartisan organization that supports state lawmakers, facilitates cooperation between states, and provides research and information on complex issues. It specifically notes the Arkansas Senate's involvement with the NCSL, including the service of several state senators and staff members in leadership roles. Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution is to be sent to the NCSL.

In committee May 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

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 Track

Primary HB 1268

died · Arkansas House · Lead 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.

died May 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 149

died · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO AMEND THE PER-STUDENT FOUNDATION FUNDING AMOUNTS FOR THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARS.

died May 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 522

died · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING EMPLOYMENT; TO AMEND THE RECORDS KEPT BY AN EMPLOYER; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN RECORDS BE PROVIDED TO AN EMPLOYEE.

died May 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SMR 4

In committee · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

TO REMEMBER SENATOR ROY C. “BILL” LEWELLEN, JR. AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AND INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.

In committee May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 516

died · Arkansas Senate · Lead sponsor

TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES.

died May 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 61

In committee · Arkansas Senate · Co-sponsor

CONGRATULATING CHARLES STEVEN “STEVE” COOK, SENATE PARLIAMENTARIAN, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SENATE AND FORTY-FOUR YEARS OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

In committee May 1, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track