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Votes at a glance: budget bills and ceremonial resolutions the Senate adopted
Summary
On April 21, the Senate adopted multiple budget items and ceremonial resolutions by recorded and voice vote, including passage of House budget bills (HB1014, HB1062, HB1073), adoption of several amendment motions, and approval of SR15 (Homestead Property Tax Credit), SR20 (Industrial Development Authority changes), and SR21 (property‑rights resolution).
The Arkansas Senate completed a series of procedural and budget actions during the session reported in the transcript.
Budget actions and amendments - The chamber adopted a set of amendment motions for several Senate bills (Amendment 1 to SB4, SB21, SB23, SB24, SB36, SB55 and SB59); each motion was adopted by voice vote and the amendments were sent to engrossing. - House Bill 1014 (Department of Human Services, provider services appropriation for FY 2026–27) passed by roll‑call vote 34–0 and its emergency clause was adopted. - House Bill 1062 (DHS Medicaid Tobacco Settlement appropriation for FY 2026–27) passed by roll‑call vote 34–0 and its emergency clause was adopted. - House Bill 1073 (Arkansas Public Service Commission appropriation for FY 2026–27) passed by roll‑call vote 34–0 with its emergency clause.
Ceremonial and policy resolutions adopted - Senate Resolution 18 and Senate Resolution 19 (recognizing Earl High School boys and girls basketball state champions) were adopted by voice vote. - Senate Resolution 28 (Arkansas Line Worker Appreciation Day) was added to the calendar and adopted by voice vote. - Senate Resolution 15 (increase Homestead Property Tax Credit from $600 to $675) was adopted by recorded vote, 34–0. - Senate Resolution 20 (changes to Industrial Development Authority practice, including removal of eminent‑domain power and residency requirements for board members) was adopted (31–1, 2 not voting). - Senate Resolution 21 (property‑rights protection measure) was adopted (25–6, 3 not voting).
These actions primarily consist of calendar and budget items that the Senate moved through during the morning and business hours of the session; none of the adopted resolutions in this list enacted new statutes on the floor in this transcript—they authorize introduction of bills or are ceremonial recognitions.
