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Votes at a glance: House adopts several resolutions and routine bills on Jan. 30
Summary
On Jan. 30 the Arkansas House adopted multiple ceremonial resolutions and a slate of bills on topics ranging from university leadership to insurance rules, most by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
During the Jan. 30 floor session the Arkansas House adopted several resolutions and passed a number of bills with little or no floor debate. Highlights and final recorded outcomes are below.
Resolutions
- House Resolution 1011, welcoming Lieutenant General J.B. Silveria as president of the University of Arkansas System, was adopted by voice vote after the resolution was read in full and Representative Warren explained it. The House invited alumni to the well and recognized the new system president.
- House Resolution 1020, recognizing Feb. 3, 2025 as Links Legislative Day at the state capitol and honoring Links, Incorporated for its service, was adopted by voice vote. Representative Tara Shepherd explained the resolution and highlighted chapters and service accomplishments.
- House Resolution 1019, recognizing the city of Siloam Springs for multiple community awards in 2024, was adopted by voice vote; Representative Torres introduced and explained the measure.
Bills and votes (selected)
- House Bill 11‑49 (vegetable garden protection), sponsor Representative Vaught: Passed 98 yays, 0 nays. Sponsor said the bill "does exactly what it says" and protects home vegetable gardens from government interference.
- House Bill 11‑38 (adds physical therapists to professionals who may certify eligibility for disability parking permits and plates), sponsor Representative Torres: Passed 98 yays, 0 nays. Sponsor said 37 states already allow this and the measure has endorsement from Disability Rights Arkansas.
- House Bill 12‑05 (modular building inspection accreditation; emergency clause), sponsor Representative Bentley: Passed with emergency clause, 99 yays, 0 nays.
- Senate Bill 18 (reporting requirements for disposition of matters referred by legislative audit), sponsor Representative Gazzaway: Passed 96 yays, 2 nays.
- Senate Bill 60 (authorizing veterinary telemedicine and setting standards), sponsor Representative Vaught: Passed 98 yays, 0 nays.
- Senate Bill 68 (allowing veterinary technicians/technologists to provide emergency services offsite under supervision): Passed 98 yays, 0 nays.
- Senate Bill 76 (codifying certain insurance practices to improve surplus lines market): Passed 98 yays, 0 nays.
- Senate Bill 70 (revising insurer notice requirements for premium increases): Passed 98 yays, 0 nays.
- Senate Bill 56 (evaluation extension and repeal of administrative rules): Passed 98 yays, 0 nays.
Most of these measures were introduced and explained briefly by sponsors on the floor; the clerk reported recorded tallies for each. Where sponsors provided detail, floor remarks were limited to explanation and requests for a "good vote." No amendments were recorded on the floor for these items during this session. The House adjourned to reconvene at 1:30 p.m. the following day.
