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Votes at a glance: Committee actions on several agricultural and land‑use bills
Summary
The Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee considered multiple bills in a single hearing. Several passed with little debate; others were discussed at length or failed. This summary lists each bill and the committee outcome.
House Bill 16‑80 — foreign investment restrictions on agricultural land
- Outcome: Passed in committee. - Summary: Sponsor described the bill’s intent “to safeguard Arkansas's agriculture resources and critical infrastructure from the prohibited, foreign party controlled business influences.” No public testimony for or against was recorded; committee voted to pass.
House Bill 18‑27 — amendment to Arkansas Hunting Heritage and Protection Act
- Outcome: Passed in committee. - Summary: Introduced as an agreed bill from the Sportsman’s Caucus to clarify…
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