2.26.25 – KARK
Legislation signed by the governor on Tuesday turned 61 bills into Arkansas law.
The 61 add to the 133 bills already signed into law during the current legislative session. While the bills include routine items, such as budget appropriations and technical corrections to Arkansas code, the bills now act as items affecting the state’s processes.
Typical of this is Act 138, which empowers certified midwives to make hospital admissions and sign birth or death certificates.
Act 140 is the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act, easing access to care for mothers. This was sought-after legislation by Gov. Sanders.
Act 146 prevents local government from limiting what kind of lawn mower someone can use. It also prevents additional fees for an out-of-favor lawn care device.Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs ‘Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act’ into law
Act 153 places a time limit on how long a ballot petition signature is suitable for and how long a ballot title can maintain its certification, both expiring after a general election. The act includes an emergency clause, meaning signatures and ballot titles collected before the 2024 election have expired.
Act 157 means a third party can deliver alcohol, provided it is within a wet county.Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces workforce focused Arkansas LAUNCH website
Other bills signed into law during the session may be seen on the Arkansas Legislature website.