Arkansas

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2025 Regular Session, from filing to law.

39 bills on environment and climate Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
HB 1982 TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO CREATE THE TIRE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING ACT; TO REPEAL THE USED TIRE RECYCLING FUND; AND TO CREATE THE WASTE TIRE ABATEMENT FUND. Jeremy Wooldridge, Breanne Davis Died May 5, 2025Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
HB 1956 TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT. Stephen Meeks, Missy Irvin Died May 5, 2025Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
HB 1776 TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OR TRANSFER STATION PERMIT OR AN EXPANSION OF A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OR TRANSFER STATION PERMIT. Robin Lundstrum Died May 5, 2025Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
HB 1702 TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN MANUFACTURING; AND TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN CLOSED-LOOP RECYCLING. Jeremy Wooldridge, Jim Petty Died May 5, 2025Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
HB 1576 TO PROHIBIT A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL TO BE PLACED OVER A KARST TOPOGRAPHY. Robin Lundstrum, Joshua Bryant Died May 5, 2025Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
HB 1198 TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN HEIGHTS OF WIND POWER DEVICES FOR WATERFOWL CONSERVATION IN THIS STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Jeremiah Moore, Jonathan Dismang Died May 5, 2025Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
SB 606 TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO CREATE THE TIRE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING ACT; TO REPEAL THE USED TIRE RECYCLING FUND; AND TO CREATE THE WASTE TIRE ABATEMENT FUND. Breanne Davis, Jeremy Wooldridge Died May 5, 2025Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
SB 557 TO AMENDS LAW CONCERNING WATER PERMITS AND DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER; TO AUTHORIZE DENIALS OF APPLICANTS THAT HAVE A HISTORY OF NONCOMPLIANCE; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER. Mark Johnson Died May 5, 2025Sine Die adjournment
SB 556 TO PROTECT PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SOURCES; AND TO PROHIBIT SURFACE DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER INTO A WATERSHED. Mark Johnson Died May 5, 2025Sine Die adjournment
SB 452 CONCERNING CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR MAINTENANCE OR RECYCLING OF WIND TURBINES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. Bryan King Died May 5, 2025Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
SB 415 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO MAINTAIN A DELINQUENT LIST OF BUSINESSES FAILING TO PAY A WHOLESALER OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR THE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. Steve Crowell, Paul Childress Withdrawn May 5, 2025Sine Die adjournment
SB 238 TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. John Payton, Justin Gonzales Died May 5, 2025Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
SB 8 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. John Payton Died May 5, 2025Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
HB 1762 TO REQUIRE REVOCATION OF A PERMIT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE IN AN AGRICULTURAL OR PASTORAL APPLICATION FOR A CERTAIN NUMBER OF VIOLATIONS. Brad Hall, Jim Petty Became law Apr 22, 2025Notification that HB1762 is now Act 1009
HB 1656 TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION. Rick Beck, Breanne Davis Became law Apr 22, 2025Notification that HB1656 is now Act 1024
SB 546 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TRUST FUND CONTRIBUTION FEE FOR WATER PERMITS RELATED TO NONMUNICIPAL DOMESTIC SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS. Kim Hammer, Mark Perry Became law Apr 22, 2025Notification that SB546 is now Act 935
HB 1903 TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH FLEXIBILITY REGARDING ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. Steven Walker, Jane English Became law Apr 21, 2025Notification that HB1903 is now Act 911
HB 1701 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEWER COLLECTION AND SEWER TREATMENT PROVIDERS AND RELATED SERVICES. Justin Gonzales, Gary Stubblefield Became law Apr 21, 2025Notification that HB1701 is now Act 925
SB 478 TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS DIESEL ENGINE FREEDOM ACT OF 2025; AND TO PROHIBIT STATE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF DIESEL ENGINES. Gary Stubblefield Became law Apr 18, 2025Notification that SB478 is now Act 738
SB 460 TO MODIFY THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PANEL; TO REPEAL THE MARKETING RECYCLABLES PROGRAM OF THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PANEL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Missy Irvin, Zack Gramlich Became law Apr 18, 2025Notification that SB460 is now Act 697
SB 420 TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR WATER DEVELOPMENT STATE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE WATER AUTHORITY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE USES OF THE CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE REVOLVING LOAN FUND. Bart Hester, Howard M. Beaty, Jr. Became law Apr 18, 2025Notification that SB420 is now Act 736
SB 369 TO REPEAL THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING GRANTS; AND TO REPEAL THE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC RECYCLING FUND. Missy Irvin, Carlton Wing Became law Apr 18, 2025Notification that SB369 is now Act 778
SB 367 TO REPEAL THE SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR POLLUTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES ACT; AND TO REPEAL THE SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND. Missy Irvin, Zack Gramlich Became law Apr 18, 2025Notification that SB367 is now Act 735
HB 1768 TO REQUIRE A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL CONTRACT RELATING TO A HOST FEE TO BE VOTED ON AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF A HOST COMMUNITY IN WHICH THE LANDFILL IS LOCATED. Robin Lundstrum, Missy Irvin Became law Apr 17, 2025Notification that HB1768 is now Act 815
HB 1200 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. Joint Budget Committee Became law Apr 17, 2025Notification that HB1200 is now Act 791
HB 1277 TO AMEND PAYMENTS FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION REGARDING PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS. Zack Gramlich, Justin Boyd Became law Apr 16, 2025Notification that HB1277 is now Act 706
SB 448 TO AUTHORIZE THE FINANCING OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS, BUILDING RESILIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, AND WATER CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS. Jim Petty, Robin Lundstrum Became law Apr 14, 2025Notification that SB448 is now Act 579
SB 421 TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER, WASTE DISPOSAL, AND POLLUTION ABATEMENT PROJECTS. Bart Hester, Howard M. Beaty, Jr. Became law Apr 14, 2025Notification that SB421 is now Act 578
HR 1045 TO COMMEMORATE THE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM AS PART OF THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF CONSERVATION FUNDING. Jeff Wardlaw Passed one chamber Apr 7, 2025READ AND ADOPTED.
HB 1575 TO PROHIBIT A PERSON THAT IS EMPLOYED OR HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST IN AN ORGANIZATION THAT OWNS, OPERATES, REPRESENTS, OR APPLIES FOR A SOLID WASTE LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM SERVING AS A MEMBER ON CERTAIN BOARDS. Robin Lundstrum, Joshua Bryant Became law Mar 20, 2025Notification that HB1575 is now Act 376
HB 1616 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - OIL AND GAS COMMISSION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. Joint Budget Committee Became law Mar 18, 2025Notification that HB1616 is now Act 338
SB 265 TO REDUCE AND MODIFY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LICENSING COMMITTEE RELATING TO WASTEWATER AND THE LICENSING COMMITTEE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE; AND TO AMEND THE APPRENTICESHIP LICENSES IN SOLID WASTE LICENSING. Missy Irvin, Zack Gramlich Became law Mar 12, 2025Notification that SB265 is now Act 294
HB 1507 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, OR GOVERNANCE SCORES; AND TO CLARIFY THE EXEMPTIONS FROM DIVESTMENT FOR CERTAIN INVESTMENTS. Jack Ladyman, Dan Sullivan Became law Mar 6, 2025Notification that HB1507 is now Act 252
SB 185 TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT. Jim Dotson, Jimmy Gazaway Became law Feb 27, 2025Notification that SB185 is now Act 208
HB 1412 TO CLARIFY REGULATION OF PIPELINE SAFETY AUTHORIZATION FOR TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS OR CARBON DIOXIDE. Matthew J. Shepherd, Matt Stone Became law Feb 25, 2025Notification that HB1412 is now Act 150
HB 1383 TO AMEND THE PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND ACT; AND TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF THE PAYMENT FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION. Jack Ladyman, Justin Boyd Became law Feb 25, 2025Notification that HB1383 is now Act 148
HB 1087 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - OIL AND GAS COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. Joint Budget Committee Became law Feb 25, 2025Notification that HB1087 is now Act 181
SB 174 TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW. Clarke Tucker, Jimmy Gazaway Became law Feb 25, 2025Notification that SB174 is now Act 167
SB 19 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. Joint Budget Committee Became law Feb 17, 2025Notification that SB19 is now Act 54

From Arkansas's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.