Arkansas · Current officeholder
John Payton
Republican Arkansas Senate, District 22
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Sponsored legislation
50 bills in the current data (28 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 1 | TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 6, 2026 |
| SR 23 | TO HONOR JOHN PENDLETON REED FOR HIS EXEMPLARY AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SENATE AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 29, 2026 |
| SMR 4 | IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF REPRESENTATIVE STANLEY JACK "STAN" BERRY AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 29, 2026 |
| SMR 3 | IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR UVALDE REX LINDSEY AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 29, 2026 |
| SMR 2 | IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR LUTHER BOYD "LU" HARDIN AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND TO HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 29, 2026 |
| SMR 1 | IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR GARY DON STUBBLEFIELD AND IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 29, 2026 |
| HB 1103 | TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 28, 2026 |
| SR 75 | TO HONOR SYLVIA ANN HINDSMAN CORNWELL FOR HER EXEMPLARY, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SENATE AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 5, 2025 |
| SR 67 | TO HONOR UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE BASKETBALL SCORING STAR IZZY HIGGINBOTTOM. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 5, 2025 |
| SR 23 | TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 15-22, 2025, AS NATIONAL FFA WEEK. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 5, 2025 |
| SMR 2 | IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF FORMER ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL, UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN, AND FORTY-THIRD GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS JAMES "JIM" GUY TUCKER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE NATION AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 5, 2025 |
| SJR 18 | THE CITIZENS ONLY VOTING AMENDMENT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 82 | TO INCREASE THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND THE REDUCED SALES AND USE TAX RATE APPLICABLE TO PURCHASES OF USED MOTOR VEHICLES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 8 | AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 418 | TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND TO ESTABLISH A REQUIREMENT FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURERS TO SPEND AT LEAST EIGHTY-FIVE PERCENT OF PREMIUMS ON HEALTHCARE CLAIMS AND WAGE CLAIMS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 288 | TO MODIFY A PHYSICIAN CHANGE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 287 | TO MODIFY CERTAIN ATTORNEY FEES FOR CONTROVERTED MEDICAL EXPENSES, APPEALS, AND CHANGES OF PHYSICIANS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 286 | TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL WAGE LOSS BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO SCHEDULED INJURY PAYMENTS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 285 | TO MODIFY THE COMPENSATION RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 284 | TO MODIFY THE EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED MEASURE 1948, NO. 4. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 268 | TO TRANSFER GENERAL REVENUE TO THE AGING AND ADULT SERVICES FUND ACCOUNT TO BE USED FOR FOOD SERVICES BENEFITING THE ELDERLY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 238 | TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 204 | TO 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-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 201 | AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - GRANTS FOR CONGREGATE AND HOME-DELIVERED MEALS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HJR 1017 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT A PROPOSED STATE-WIDE INITIATED ACT OR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME A LAW WHEN APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES CAST IN THE ELECTION AND A MAJORITY OF THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HJR 1015 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY BY REQUIRING A JUDICIAL CANDIDATE TO DECLARE HIS OR HER POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION OR INDEPENDENT STATUS WHEN RUNNING FOR OFFICE. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1882 | TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ENROLLABLE MEDICAID BENEFICIARY POPULATION AND ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE MEDICAID POPULATIONS TO BE ENROLLED UNDER THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1534 | TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1404 | TO CREATE A TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO A PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1251 | TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1180 | TO CREATE THE BABY OLIVIA ACT. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1078 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING RUNOFF ELECTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RUNOFF ELECTION FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SJR 11 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2, § 5, TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 22, 2025 |
| HJR 1018 | THE CITIZENS ONLY VOTING AMENDMENT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 21, 2025 |
| SB 375 | TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CAPITAL RAPE; AND TO AMEND A PORTION OF ARKANSAS CODE WHICH RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 3 OF 1936. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| HB 1847 | TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION TO MAINTAIN A STATEWIDE SELF-EXCLUSION LIST. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2025 |
| HB 1807 | TO AMEND THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT HELD FOR RESALE AND USED FOR RENTAL OR CHARTER; AND TO CLARIFY THE PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT HELD FOR RESALE AND USED FOR RENTAL OR CHARTER. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2025 |
| HB 1187 | TO AUTHORIZE A LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2025 |
| HB 1678 | TO AMEND THE ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS SAFETY ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CLARIFY THE CIVIL PENALTIES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1677 | TO AUTHORIZE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO MAINTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICATION KITS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1569 | TO CREATE THE SECURE ROADS AND SAFE TRUCKING ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMMERCIAL DRIVERS; TO CREATE PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED WHILE OPERATING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 189 | TO AUTHORIZE IVERMECTIN FOR HUMAN USE TO BE SOLD WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION OR CONSULTATION WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 1610 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 20, 2025 |
| HB 1385 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION; AND TO REQUIRE THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION TO NOTIFY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNING CERTAIN PERMITS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 20, 2025 |
| SB 263 | TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 18, 2025 |
| HB 1489 | TO AMEND THE METHOD OF EXECUTION TO INCLUDE NITROGEN GAS. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 18, 2025 |
| HB 1499 | TO AMEND THE SALE AND PURCHASE PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC PROPERTY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 12, 2025 |
| HB 1387 | TO REQUIRE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY TO PUBLISH THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION UNDER THE WATER AUTHORITY ACT. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 4, 2025 |
| SB 59 | TO 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-sponsor | Enacted | February 24, 2025 |
| HB 1205 | TO AMEND THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTIONS OF A MODULAR BUILDING FOR CODE COMPLIANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 18, 2025 |