Arkansas · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 596: TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO ESTABLISH A STATE ENERGY POLICY; TO REGULATE RETIREMENT OF DISPATCHABLE ELECTRIC GENERATION FACILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Enacted Last action April 22, 2025: Notification that SB596 is now Act 940

Plain-language summary

SB 596 is a bill introduced in the Arkansas Senate on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING ENERGY; TO ESTABLISH A STATE ENERGY POLICY; TO REGULATE RETIREMENT OF DISPATCHABLE ELECTRIC GENERATION FACILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. Primary sponsor: Mindy McAlindon (Republican), Matt McKee (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Notification that SB596 is now Act 940.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mindy McAlindon (Republican); Matt McKee (Republican).