Arkansas · Current officeholder
Randy Torres
Republican Arkansas House, District 17
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Sponsored legislation
59 bills in the current data (15 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1001 | TO REDUCE THE INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND CORPORATIONS. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 6, 2026 |
| HR 1034 | TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR ARKANSAS POULTRY PRODUCERS IN THE ILLINOIS RIVER WATERSHED AND TO URGE A RETURN TO GOOD FAITH NEGOTIATIONS. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 22, 2026 |
| SB 526 | TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DISPOSABLE VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 394 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ALLOCATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM A COUNTY SALES AND USE TAXES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 315 | TO ESTABLISH THE FARMER PROTECTION ACT. | 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 1953 | TO PROVIDE FOR A SURCHARGE TO BE ASSESSED ON INMATE PHONE CALLS TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF SECURITY NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH INMATE COMMUNICATIONS. | 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 1662 | TO PROHIBIT LOBBYING FOR A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | 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 1423 | TO 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-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1180 | TO CREATE THE BABY OLIVIA ACT. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1065 | TO CREATE THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2025. | Co-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. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 22, 2025 |
| HB 1685 | TO 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-sponsor | Enacted | April 22, 2025 |
| HJR 1018 | THE CITIZENS ONLY VOTING AMENDMENT. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 1604 | TO 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-sponsor | Enacted | April 21, 2025 |
| HB 1352 | TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS CONCERNING ACTIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN FOREIGN ENTITIES. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 21, 2025 |
| SB 426 | TO CREATE THE DEFENSE AGAINST CRIMINAL ILLEGALS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO COMMIT SERIOUS FELONIES INVOLVING VIOLENCE. | 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 |
| SB 303 | TO ALLOW A RESIDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PERMIT A PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY AT THE RESIDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| HB 1921 | TO AMEND THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY LICENSING ACT; TO AMEND THE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR FOSTER PARENTS; AND TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS OF TRAINING AND CERTIFYING RELATIVES AS FOSTER PARENTS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 17, 2025 |
| HB 1833 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMISSIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. | Co-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 1680 | TO 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-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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1615 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RELIGIOUS NONDISCRIMINATION. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1998 | TO CREATE THE JAMES MCFERRON MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND RESILIENCY ACT; AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND TRAINING TO FIRST RESPONDERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 15, 2025 |
| SB 123 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAMS AND BREAST ULTRASOUNDS. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 1997 | TO CREATE A ZONING EXEMPTION FOR CHILDCARE FAMILY HOMES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |
| HR 1090 | TO 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-sponsor | In committee | April 10, 2025 |
| HR 1107 | TO PROCLAIM APRIL 24, 2025, AS TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE DAY IN ARKANSAS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 9, 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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 9, 2025 |
| HB 1950 | TO PROTECT LICENSED FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES FROM TERMINATION OF HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LICENSED FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES BY HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROVIDERS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 8, 2025 |
| HB 1691 | TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PUBLIC CHARITY ARE EXEMPT FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 8, 2025 |
| HB 1561 | TO ESTABLISH THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROTECTION ACT OF 2025. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 8, 2025 |
| SB 409 | TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS BY FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE FARMER PROTECTION ACT. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 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 1558 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION; TO CREATE A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BROKER AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE LICENSE; AND TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 25, 2025 |
| SB 317 | TO PROHIBIT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WITH A PROHIBITED FOREIGN PARTY. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 20, 2025 |
| HB 1610 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 20, 2025 |
| SB 263 | TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 18, 2025 |
| SB 246 | TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ACCESS ACT; AND TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 18, 2025 |
| HB 1512 | TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS ACCESS ACT; AND TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | 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 1599 | TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 11, 2025 |
| HR 1043 | TO SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OF FORMER GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS MICHAEL DALE "MIKE" HUCKABEE AS UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 5, 2025 |
| HR 1055 | TO RECOGNIZE MISS AMERICA'S TEEN 2025 PEYTON BOLLING. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2025 |
| HB 1368 | TO AMEND THE LIST OF MUSICIANS HONORED ON ARKANSAS MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | February 27, 2025 |
| HR 1028 | TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL FFA WEEK. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 2025 |
| HB 1315 | TO AUTHORIZE A BLOOD TYPE DESIGNATION TO BE PLACED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 25, 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 1278 | TO REQUIRE SURVEYORS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS BEFORE ENTERING ONTO A COMMERCIAL POULTRY FARM. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | February 18, 2025 |
| HB 1138 | TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO CERTIFY TO THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE, CERTIFICATE, OR PARKING DECAL FOR A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | February 18, 2025 |
| HR 1019 | TO RECOGNIZE THE CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS AS RECIPIENT IN 2024 OF A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARD THE MOST INNOVATIVE CITY AWARD, THE FLOODPLAIN COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARD, AND A TRENDSETTER CITY AWARD. | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 3, 2025 |
| HR 1004 | TO RECOGNIZE LORIE TUDOR FOR HER 41-YEAR CAREER WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 29, 2025 |