Arkansas · State Senator

Bart Hester

Republican Senate District 33 On file since 2023R

Bart Hester
Bills sponsored
55
Became law
40
Cosponsored
101
Roll calls voted
2,598
Voted with their party
98% of 2,588

Service

Every session we hold for Bart Hester, newest first. One page covers them all.

  • 2025 Regular Session Senate, District 33 Republican
  • 2026 First Extraordinary Session Senate, District 33 Republican
  • 2026 Fiscal Session Senate, District 33 Republican
  • 2024 Second Extraordinary Session Senate, District 33 Republican
  • 2024 Fiscal Session Senate, District 33 Republican
  • 2023 First Extraordinary Session Senate, District 33 Republican
  • 2023 Regular Session Senate, District 33 Republican

Committees

Seats and leadership roles, by session.

CommitteeRoleSession
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Member 2025R
ALC-CHARITABLE, PENAL, AND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS Member 2025R
ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE Member 2025R
ALC-PEER Member 2025R
ALC-REVIEW Member 2025R
ALC-STATE INSURANCE PROGRAMS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE Member 2025R
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Member 2025R
BOYS STATE Member 2025R
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE Member 2025R
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE Member 2025R
JBC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Member 2025R
JBC-CLAIMS Member 2025R
JBC-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION - OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE Member 2025R
JBC-PEER REVIEW Member 2025R
JBC-PERSONNEL Member 2025R
JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE Member 2025R
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Member 2025R
JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES Member 2025R
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Member 2025R
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Member 2025R
REVENUE & TAX - SENATE Member 2025R
SENATE RULES, RESOLUTIONS & MEMORIALS Member 2025R
ALC-HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE Vice Chair 2023R
ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Member 2023R
ALC-CHARITABLE, PENAL, AND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS Member 2023R
ALC-CLAIMS REVIEW/LITIGATION REPORTS OVERSIGHT Member 2023R
ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE Member 2023R
ALC-GAME & FISH/STATE POLICE Member 2023R
ALC-PEER Member 2023R
ALC-REVIEW Member 2023R
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Member 2023R
BOYS STATE Member 2023R
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE Member 2023R
GIRLS STATE Member 2023R
JBC-CLAIMS Member 2023R
JBC-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION- OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE Member 2023R
JBC-PEER REVIEW Member 2023R
JBC-PERSONNEL Member 2023R
JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE Member 2023R
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Member 2023R
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE - PRE-FISCAL SESSION BUDGET HEARINGS Member 2023R
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE Member 2023R
LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES Member 2023R
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Member 2023R
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Member 2023R
SENATE EFFICIENCY Member 2023R
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE Member 2023R

Bills they sponsored

55 bills as primary sponsor and 23 resolutions, of which 40 became law. Each number opens the full list.

SessionBillsBecame lawResolutionsCosponsored
2026 First Extraordinary 0 0 0 1
2026 Fiscal 0 0 4 6
2025 Regular 31 22 10 34
2024 Second Extraordinary 0 0 0 4
2024 Fiscal 0 0 3 1
2023 First Extraordinary 4 1 0 16
2023 Regular 20 17 6 39

Latest activity on their bills

BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
SR 302026F TO HONOR LOY BAILEY UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Passed one chamber Apr 29, 2026
SMR 62026F IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF LEGENDARY COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACH LOUIS LEO "LOU" HOLTZ FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE, THE STATE OF ARKA… Introduced Apr 29, 2026
SR 22026F TO AUTHORIZE RECESSES OF THE SENATE OR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OR BOTH, FOR PERIODS OF FOUR CONSECUTIVE DAYS OR LONGER. Passed one chamber Apr 29, 2026
SR 12026F FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 12:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER, TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE HON… Passed one chamber Apr 29, 2026
HB 19812025R TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "OUTDOOR RECREATION OPERATOR" AND "TRAMWAY OPERATOR UNDER THE LAW CONCERNING RECREATIONAL TRAMWAYS". Passed one chamber May 5, 2025
HB 16872025R TO PROVIDE THAT A WATER AUTHORITY IS EXEMPT FROM ALL EXCISE TAXES. In committee May 5, 2025
HB 15302025R TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIALTY HOSPITAL" RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM. In committee May 5, 2025
SB 5322025R TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIALTY HOSPITAL" RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM. In committee May 5, 2025
SB 5182025R TO PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM ENACTING REGULATIONS IN A FLOOD-PRONE AREA THAT ARE MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE … In committee May 5, 2025
SB 4512025R TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE E… Vetoed May 5, 2025

All 4 they sponsored in the 2026 Fiscal Session ›

How they voted

Most recent first. 2,598 recorded votes in all: 2,530 yes, 62 no.

DateBillQuestionTheir voteResult
May 6, 2026 HB 1001 Read the third time and passed.TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORAT... Yes Passed 27–6
May 5, 2026 SB 1 Read the third time and passed.TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORAT... Yes Passed 29–6
Apr 29, 2026 HB 1100 Read the third time and passed.TO AMEND THE REVENUE STABILIZATION LAW; TO CREATE FUNDS; TO MAKE TRANSFERS TO... Yes Passed 32–2
Apr 29, 2026 HB 1066 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENT... Yes Passed 34–0
Apr 29, 2026 HB 1064 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER ... Yes Passed 34–0
Apr 29, 2026 HB 1053 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK APPROPRIATION FOR THE 20... Yes Passed 34–0
Apr 29, 2026 HB 1036 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. Yes Passed 34–0
Apr 29, 2026 HB 1035 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CESSATION PROGRA... Yes Passed 34–0
Apr 29, 2026 HB 1034 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-20... Yes Passed 34–0
Apr 29, 2026 HB 1023 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SECRETARY'S OFFICE APPROPRIATIO... Yes Passed 34–0
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DateBillQuestionTheir voteResult
Apr 29, 2026 HB 1022 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2... Yes Passed 34–0
Apr 29, 2026 HB 1007 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY... Yes Passed 34–0
Apr 28, 2026 SB 75 Read the third time and passed.TO AMEND THE REVENUE STABILIZATION LAW; TO CREATE FUNDS; TO MAKE TRANSFERS TO... Yes Passed 33–1
Apr 28, 2026 SB 7 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIAT... Yes Passed 35–0
Apr 28, 2026 SB 4 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARDS APPROPR... Yes Passed 35–0
Apr 28, 2026 SB 31 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026... Yes Passed 35–0
Apr 28, 2026 SB 3 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR... Yes Passed 35–0
Apr 28, 2026 SB 21 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND B... Yes Passed 35–0
Apr 28, 2026 SB 15 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - STATE PARKS AND T... Yes Passed 35–0
Apr 28, 2026 HB 1103 Read the third time and passed.TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. Yes Passed 34–0
Apr 28, 2026 HB 1093 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF CORRECTION REAPPROPRIA... Yes Passed 35–0
Apr 28, 2026 HB 1090 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENT... Yes Passed 34–0
Apr 28, 2026 HB 1089 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - DISBURSING OFFICER ... Yes Passed 29–6
Apr 28, 2026 HB 1068 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE... Yes Passed 35–0
Apr 28, 2026 HB 1052 Read the third time and passed.AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR STATE TURNBACK FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPAL... Yes Passed 35–0

From Arkansas's official records, checked Nov 14, 2026.