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Arkansas · Current officeholder

Stetson Painter

Republican Arkansas House, District 3

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Sponsored legislation

77 bills in the current data (24 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
HB 1001TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS.Co-sponsorEnactedMay 6, 2026
HR 1041TO RECOGNIZE THE MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL BOMBERS AS THE 2025 CLASS 5A GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONS.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 29, 2026
HR 1040TO RECOGNIZE THE MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL BOMBERS AS THE 2025 CLASS 5A BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONS.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 29, 2026
HB 1103TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 28, 2026
HR 1017TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE MAY 2026 AS AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN THIS STATE.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 16, 2026
SB 607TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT INITIATES AND MAINTAINS A FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 5, 2025
SB 526TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSABLE VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 5, 2025
SB 524TO MAKE OPERATION OF AN ILLEGAL ONLINE CASINO OR SPORTS BETTING A FELONY; TO CREATE THE INTERACTIVE GAMING ACT AND TO INCLUDE NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS DRAWING GAMES AND CASINO GAMING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 5, 2025
SB 204TO EXEMPT FROM GROSS INCOME A GAIN BY A TAXPAYER RESULTING FROM THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY UNDER THE RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN OR THE THREAT OF CONDEMNATION.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 5, 2025
HB 1940TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT INITIATES AND MAINTAINS A FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 5, 2025
HB 1699TO ADD FIREARM SAFETY DEVICES AND FIREARM STORAGE DEVICES TO THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 5, 2025
HB 1662TO PROHIBIT LOBBYING FOR A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 5, 2025
HB 1626TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSAL VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 5, 2025
HB 1534TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 5, 2025
HB 1423TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM RECEIVING COMPENSATION FOR THE PREPARATION, PRESENTATION, OR PROSECUTION OF A CLAIM WITH REGARD TO A VETERANS' BENEFITS MATTER EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY FEDERAL LAW.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 5, 2025
SJR 11A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 5, TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.Co-sponsorPassed both chambersApril 22, 2025
SB 290TO PROHIBIT A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS IN WATERSHEDS AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 22, 2025
HB 1877CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES RELATED TO POSSESSION OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL THAT DEPICTS A CHILD; AND TO INCLUDE A COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGE THAT IS INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM THE IMAGE OF A CHILD.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 22, 2025
HB 1685TO CREATE THE GROCERY TAX RELIEF ACT; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES LEVIED ON FOOD AND FOOD INGREDIENTS, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 19 OF 1958; AND TO EXEMPT GROCERIES FROM STATE SALES AND USE TAXES.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 22, 2025
HB 1555TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN A MUNICIPAL OFFICE.Primary sponsorEnactedApril 22, 2025
HB 2001TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY REFORM AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Primary sponsorEnactedApril 21, 2025
HB 1903TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH FLEXIBILITY REGARDING ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 21, 2025
HB 1682TO CREATE THE GOOD NEIGHBOR ACT; AND TO CLARIFY FOOD DONATION LIABILITY AND IMMUNITY.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 21, 2025
HB 1604TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROHIBITED CONTRACTS BY STATE AGENCIES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY STATE AGENCIES TO PURCHASE PROMOTIONAL ITEMS MADE IN CHINA.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 21, 2025
HB 1352TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING ACTIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN FOREIGN ENTITIES.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 21, 2025
SB 550TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION TO THE ARKANSAS BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH.Primary sponsorEnactedApril 18, 2025
SB 535TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AND THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 18, 2025
SB 530TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 18, 2025
SB 481TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND STATE-OWNED PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 18, 2025
SB 426TO CREATE THE DEFENSE AGAINST CRIMINAL ILLEGALS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO COMMIT SERIOUS FELONIES INVOLVING VIOLENCE.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 18, 2025
SB 375TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CAPITAL RAPE; AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 3 OF 1936.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 18, 2025
HB 1898TO CREATE THE REGULATORY DIVISION AND THE REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT DIVISION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION; AND TO ALLOW PERSONNEL OF THE REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO BE DESIGNATED AS AGENTS.Primary sponsorEnactedApril 17, 2025
HB 1732TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION ALLOWED FOR A TEACHER'S CLASSROOM INVESTMENT.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 17, 2025
HB 1681TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 17, 2025
HB 1680TO PREVENT A FOREIGN-PARTY-CONTROLLED BUSINESS FROM LEASING LAND; AND TO PROHIBIT A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY FROM HOLDING AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY OR AGRICULTURAL LAND IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 17, 2025
HB 1679TO AMEND THE REVISED ARKANSAS ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT; TO ALLOW CERTAIN CLASSES OF PERSONS TO REVOKE OR AMEND AN ANATOMICAL GIFT UPON THE DEATH OF THE DONOR; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING OF PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 17, 2025
HB 1529TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL CREATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF DEEPFAKE VISUAL MATERIAL; AND TO ESTABLISH A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL CREATION OF DEEPFAKE VISUAL MATERIAL.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 17, 2025
HB 1897TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY REFORM AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 16, 2025
HB 1815TO AMEND THE STATE'S JURISDICTION OVER FEDERAL LANDS; AND TO RETAIN JUVENILE JUSTICE JURISDICTION BY THE STATE.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 16, 2025
HB 1803TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS IN RECOGNITION AND HONOR OF MAURICE LEE “FOOTSIE” BRITT.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 16, 2025
HB 1657TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS WOOD ENERGY PRODUCTS AND FOREST MAINTENANCE INCOME TAX CREDIT.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 16, 2025
HMR 1013TO REMEMBER YELLVILLE MAYOR SHAWN LANE FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.Co-sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2025
HB 1821TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM OF PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND STATE-OWNED PROPERTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 14, 2025
HB 1802TO CREATE THE TALENT RECRUITMENT GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO RELOCATE TO THE STATE.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 14, 2025
HB 1745TO REQUIRE CERTAIN COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE HOLDERS TO POSSESS A UNITED STATES WORK AUTHORIZATION; TO REQUIRE THE OPERATOR OF A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE TO HAVE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY; AND TO CREATE RELATED OFFENSES.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 14, 2025
HB 1526TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GIFTS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY.Primary sponsorEnactedApril 14, 2025
HB 1515TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD INTO SERVICE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD FOR MATTERS RELATED TO MILITARY JUSTICE AND TO ADDRESS STAFFING SHORTAGES.Primary sponsorEnactedApril 14, 2025
HR 1090TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 29, 2025, AS VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY AND MARCH 2025 AS VIETNAM ERA VETERANS MONTH IN ARKANSAS IN APPRECIATION OF THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY VIETNAM WAR VETERANS.Co-sponsorIn committeeApril 10, 2025
HB 1638TO MODERNIZE REFERENCES TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; AND TO AMEND ARMED FORCES AND UNIFORMED SERVICES LISTINGS TO INCLUDE THE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE.Primary sponsorEnactedApril 10, 2025
HB 1498TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MILITARY-TYPE CANTEENS AND EXCHANGES.Primary sponsorEnactedApril 10, 2025
HB 1303TO CREATE THE SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 10, 2025
HB 1077CONCERNING THE INCARCERATION OF A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE INCARCERATION OF A VETERAN.Co-sponsorEnactedApril 10, 2025
HB 1561TO ESTABLISH THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROTECTION ACT OF 2025.Primary sponsorEnactedApril 8, 2025
SB 409TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS BY FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE FARMER PROTECTION ACT.Co-sponsorEnactedMarch 31, 2025
HB 1497TO ADD THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY TO THE LIST OF CLAIMANT AGENCIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETOFF AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "DEBT" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETOFF AGAINST STATE TAX REFUNDS.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 25, 2025
HB 1276CONCERNING SPOUSAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR SPOUSES OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 25, 2025
SB 317TO PROHIBIT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WITH A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY.Co-sponsorEnactedMarch 20, 2025
HB 1212TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CIVIL OFFICE HOLDINGS; AND TO ALLOW A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TO ALSO SERVE AS A POLICE OFFICER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 19, 2025
SB 263TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.Co-sponsorEnactedMarch 18, 2025
HB 1503TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.Co-sponsorEnactedMarch 18, 2025
HB 1489TO AMEND THE METHOD OF EXECUTION TO INCLUDE NITROGEN GAS.Co-sponsorEnactedMarch 18, 2025
HB 1462TO AUTHORIZE AN OWNER OF A PUBLIC WATERWORKS SYSTEM TO EXPEND PUBLIC FUNDS AND TO ISSUE BONDS TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF LEAD AND CERTAIN GALVANIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES.Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 18, 2025
HCR 1007TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REEVALUATE THE MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE LOCALITY STRUCTURE AND ENSURE ACCURATE GEOGRAPHIC PRACTICE COST INDICES FOR THE METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS OF THIS STATE.Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 12, 2025
HB 1514TO AMEND THE UNIFORM ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A "CRITICAL-NEED EMPLOYEE".Primary sponsorEnactedMarch 6, 2025
HR 1061TO RECOGNIZE THE MOUNTAIN HOME BOMBERS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' INDOOR TRACK TEAM AS THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONS.Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2025
HB 1049TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CRIMINALIZE UNLAWFUL SQUATTING.Co-sponsorEnactedMarch 4, 2025
HB 1450TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 27, 2025
HR 1028TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL FFA WEEK.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2025
SB 59TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH ONE BREAKFAST AT NO COST EACH SCHOOL DAY UPON REQUEST WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THE STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A FEDERALLY FUNDED FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEAL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Co-sponsorEnactedFebruary 24, 2025
SB 45TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF THE WOMEN VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE; AND TO REPEAL THE PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR LICENSE PLATE.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 17, 2025
HB 1204TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED.Co-sponsorEnactedFebruary 11, 2025
SB 68TO ALLOW VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, VETERINARY TECHNOLOGISTS, AND VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIALISTS TO GO TO A LOCATION OTHER THAN THE LOCATION OF THE SUPERVISING VETERINARIAN TO PROVIDE SERVICES BASED ON AN EMERGENCY CALL.Co-sponsorEnactedFebruary 6, 2025
SB 61TO AUTHORIZE VETERINARY TELEMEDICINE IN THIS STATE; AND TO SET CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR VETERINARY TELEMEDICINE.Co-sponsorEnactedFebruary 6, 2025
HB 1006TO REDESIGNATE THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AS A DIVISION A JUDICIAL DISTRICT AS IT RELATES TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.Primary sponsorEnactedFebruary 3, 2025
HR 1015TO RECOGNIZE THE MOUNTAIN HOME CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AS THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONS.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2025
HR 1014TO RECOGNIZE THE MOUNTAIN HOME TENNIS TEAM AS THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONS.Primary sponsorIn committeeJanuary 30, 2025
HR 1004TO RECOGNIZE LORIE TUDOR FOR HER 41-YEAR CAREER WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2025

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