Arkansas · Current officeholder
Jim Petty
Republican Arkansas Senate, District 29
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Sponsored legislation
70 bills in the current data (37 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 38 | TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 29, 2026 |
| SR 33 | TO RECOGNIZE THE VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL POINTERS WRESTLING TEAM AS THE 2025-2026 CLASS 5A DUAL AND TEAM STATE CHAMPIONS AND THE LADY POINTERS WRESTLING TEAM AS BACK-TO-BACK CLASS 5A STATE RUNNERS-UP. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 29, 2026 |
| SR 27 | TO RECOGNIZE THE ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL ELKS AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 29, 2026 |
| SR 26 | TO CONGRATULATE MR. JUSTIN TATE ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 29, 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 62 | TO RECOGNIZE THE VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL POINTERS WRESTLING TEAM AS THE 2024-2025 CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONS AND THE LADY POINTERS WRESTLING TEAM AS THE 2024-2025 CLASS 5A STATE RUNNERS-UP. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 5, 2025 |
| SR 23 | TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 15-22, 2025, AS NATIONAL FFA WEEK. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 5, 2025 |
| SR 11 | TO COMMEMORATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY ON FEBRUARY 13, 2025, OF THE ROBERT W. JACK VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 1322 IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, THE OLDEST VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST IN ARKANSAS. | Primary 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 |
| 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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 642 | TO CREATE THE FAMILIES' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 607 | TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT INITIATES AND MAINTAINS A FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 526 | TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSABLE VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 499 | TO REPEAL CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT; AND TO REVISE CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 456 | TO CREATE THE HOME OPPORTUNITIES MADE EASIER ACT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 447 | TO REQUIRE PERMITTED COMMON CARRIERS TO SUBMIT REPORTS DETAILING SHIPMENTS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INTO THE STATE. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 360 | AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM GRANTS APPROPRIATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | Primary sponsor | In committee | 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 |
| 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 |
| HJR 1004 | APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF THE STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE TERM LIMITS OF MEMBERS FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1907 | TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR DEPRECIATION AND THE EXPENSING OF PROPERTY; AND TO ADOPT FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW CONCERNING THE DEDUCTION FOR DEPRECIATION AND THE EXPENSING OF PROPERTY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1904 | TO AMEND THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ARKANSAS TAX PROCEDURE ACT. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1804 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LEVY OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 19 OF 1958; TO PROVIDE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR UTILITY VEGETATION LINE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1702 | TO AMEND THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN MANUFACTURING; AND TO PROVIDE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN CLOSED-LOOP RECYCLING. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1698 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR AN EMPLOYEE'S MEMBERSHIP IN A HEALTHCARE SHARING MINISTRY OR OTHER MEDICAL COST-SHARING PROGRAM. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1626 | TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSAL VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1534 | TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1448 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PLANNING AREAS; AND TO REQUIRE NOTICE AND COMPENSATION TO PROPERTY OWNERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1180 | TO CREATE THE BABY OLIVIA ACT. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 571 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND ZONING REGULATIONS; AND TO PROHIBIT A MUNICIPALITY FROM ENFORCING BUILDINGS AND ZONING REGULATIONS ON COUNTY PROPERTY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 23, 2025 |
| HB 1762 | TO REQUIRE REVOCATION OF A PERMIT FOR THE DISPOSAL OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE IN AN AGRICULTURAL OR PASTORAL APPLICATION FOR A CERTAIN NUMBER OF VIOLATIONS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 22, 2025 |
| HJR 1018 | THE CITIZENS ONLY VOTING AMENDMENT. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 21, 2025 |
| SB 577 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO NOTIFY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CONCERNING SALES AND USE TAXES THAT ARE SET TO EXPIRE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| SB 574 | TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY THAT OPERATES A WATERWORKS SYSTEM OR SEWAGE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO COUNTY PROPERTY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| SB 573 | TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VALUATION UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 16, § 5, BY DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN THE ESTABLISHED METHODS OF VALUATION FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| SB 535 | TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AND THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| SB 515 | TO REQUIRE THAT A UNIT DEDICATED TO ARKANSAS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BE INCLUDED WITHIN EXISTING ARKANSAS HISTORY COURSE CONTENT GUIDELINES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| SB 500 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LEVEE DISTRICTS; AND TO ALLOW A LEVEE DISTRICT CREATED BY AN ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ADOPT PROCEDURE CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| SB 481 | TO 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-sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 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 1783 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS TO A CITY OF THE SECOND CLASS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2025 |
| HB 1681 | TO ESTABLISH THE WATER AND SEWER TREATMENT FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2025 |
| HB 1580 | TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION ON TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 DIABETES WHEN OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION IS PROVIDED. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2025 |
| HB 1887 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STATEWIDE CHILD ABDUCTION RESPONSE TEAMS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1692 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1150 | TO PROHIBIT A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER FROM OBTAINING CERTAIN PHARMACY PERMITS. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| SB 498 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF DRIVER AND VEHICLE RECORDS AND TO PROTECT DRIVER AND VEHICLE RECORDS FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| SB 463 | TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO APPROVE OR DENY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS CONCERNING CLOSING OR ELIMINATING ELECTRIC GENERATION UNITS OR TRANSMISSION ASSETS. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| SB 448 | TO AUTHORIZE THE FINANCING OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS, BUILDING RESILIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, AND WATER CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| SB 359 | AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM GRANTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 1821 | TO 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-sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 1802 | TO CREATE THE TALENT RECRUITMENT GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO RELOCATE TO THE STATE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 1468 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CLAIMS AGAINST HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS, RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, AND SUPPLIERS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| SB 227 | TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967 CONCERNING PUBLIC MEETINGS. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 10, 2025 |
| HB 1636 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SOFT DRINK TAX ACT, AS AFFIRMED BY REFERRED ACT 1 OF 1994; AND TO PHASE OUT THE SOFT DRINK TAX BASED ON SALES TAX COLLECTIONS FROM SALES OF SOFT DRINKS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 9, 2025 |
| SB 432 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ACCOUNTANTS; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY FOR THE PRACTICE OF ACCOUNTANCY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | 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 1129 | TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HOMESTEAD" FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS, SURVIVING SPOUSES, AND MINOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 25, 2025 |
| SB 263 | TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 18, 2025 |
| HB 1521 | TO REPEAL CERTAIN UNUSED, UNDERUSED, OR UNFUNDED TAX INCENTIVES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | 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 |
| SB 142 | TO CREATE THE BELL TO BELL, NO CELL ACT; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICIES WITH REGARD TO STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | February 24, 2025 |
| HB 1311 | TO DIRECT THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR APPROPRIATED FUNDS OF CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 18, 2025 |