Quick Facts: 

• Began January 13, 2025

• Adjourned Wednesday April 16, will adjourn sine die on May 5

• Around 2,000 bills and 164 resolutions

  • House: 1005 bills and 164 resolutions​

  • Senate: 647 bills and 112 resolutions

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Bills of Interest:

​HB2003/SB637: Revenue Stabilization Act

• The RSA funds the State's general revenue budget and increased by approximately $180 million to just under $6.5 billion

• This budget represents a 2.89% increase in spending for the 2026 fiscal year

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Signed ACA - Supported Bills​:

SB61: Veterinary Telemedicine

• Sponsor(s): Senator Ricky Hill and Representatives DeAnn Vaught and Stetson Painter

• Status: Act 18 - Signed into law on February 6

• Votes: Overwhelming majority in both chambers

• Bill Synopsis: SB61 authorizes veterinary telemedicine in the state of Arkansas. Under this bill, veterinarians with an Arkansas License can practice telemedicine and must establish a VCPR, in-person, within 21 days of the telehealth visit. 

SB68: Credentialed Veterinary Technicians

• Sponsor(s): Senator Ricky Hill and Representatives DeAnn Vaught and Stetson Painter

• Status: Act 19 - Signed into law February 6

• Votes: Overwhelming majority in both chambers

• Bill Synopsis: SB68 authorizes veterinary technicians, technologists, and technician specialists to go to a location other than the location of the supervising veterinarian to provide services based on an emergency call under indirect supervision

• ACA Position: Support 

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