Arkansas · Current officeholder
Fran Cavenaugh
Republican Arkansas House, District 30
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Sponsored legislation
85 bills in the current data (33 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 |
| HB 1103 | TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 28, 2026 |
| SB 386 | TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT CONCERNING CHANGES MADE IN FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| SB 373 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL EDUCATION COMMISSION. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | 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. | 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 1007 | A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CREATE A PROCEDURE FOR THE RECALL OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS. | Primary 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 1989 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING USED MOTOR VEHICLES BUYERS PROTECTION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER'S LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1750 | TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX ACT OF 1979; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. | 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 1534 | TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1519 | TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HIRING AND CONTRACTING OF EMPLOYEES FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, STATE BANK DEPARTMENT, AND STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1464 | TO CREATE A SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTION FOR PARTS FOR AND REPAIR OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1438 | TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS SIXTY-FIVE AND OLDER IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TAXPAYER'S PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ON A HOMESTEAD. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1435 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR CHILD CARE; TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYER-PROVIDED CHILD CARE; TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR LICENSED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 1193 | TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO INCLUDE A LIENHOLDER ON PAYMENTS MADE UNDER AN INSURANCE POLICY. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | 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 |
| HB 1045 | TO PLACE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS ON AN INDIVIDUAL PLANNING A CROP RESIDUE BURN; AND TO ADDRESS LIABILITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS FOLLOWED CROP RESIDUE BURN REQUIREMENTS. | 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. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 22, 2025 |
| SCR 5 | TO CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE THE PURSUIT OF NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE DESIGNATION BY THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | April 22, 2025 |
| SB 400 | TO AMEND THE FAIR-FUNDING PROGRAM. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | 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 1682 | TO CREATE THE GOOD NEIGHBOR ACT; AND TO CLARIFY FOOD DONATION LIABILITY AND IMMUNITY. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | 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 563 | TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST AN EQUINE; AND TO ALLOW A BODY CONDITION SCORE TO BE USED FOR AN EQUINE UNDER THE OFFENSE OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. | 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 426 | TO CREATE THE DEFENSE AGAINST CRIMINAL ILLEGALS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO COMMIT SERIOUS FELONIES INVOLVING VIOLENCE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| SB 352 | TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS; AND TO PROHIBIT ANTISEMITISM IN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| SB 314 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SEXUAL SOLICITATION; AND TO AMEND THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL SOLICITATION. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| SB 313 | CONCERNING FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS AND TREATMENT; AND TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES AND QUALITY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 18, 2025 |
| HB 1834 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES. | Co-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 1732 | TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION ALLOWED FOR A TEACHER'S CLASSROOM INVESTMENT. | 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 1782 | TO PROHIBIT OVER-THE-COUNTER DIET PILLS FROM BEING SOLD, TRANSFERRED, OR OTHERWISE FURNISHED TO A PERSON WHO IS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1688 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF A DEALER'S EXTRA LICENSE PLATE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1653 | TO SET STANDARDS FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 1333 | TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR BREASTFEEDING AND LACTATION CONSULTANT SERVICES. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 16, 2025 |
| SB 529 | TO AMEND THE INDEPENDENT TAX APPEALS COMMISSION ACT. | 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 |
| SB 320 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 10, 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 |
| HB 1303 | TO CREATE THE SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL INCENTIVE ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 10, 2025 |
| HB 1920 | 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 | April 8, 2025 |
| HB 1716 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES BY THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION; AND TO PROHIBIT THE ASSESSMENT OF SALES AND USE TAX IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. | 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 389 | TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 388 | TO REPEAL THE ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT RELATED TO THE PROGRESS OF FOREIGN OFFICES OF THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 387 | TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING ENTITIES TO SUBMIT A REPORT CONCERNING THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS GRANTED AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE AND EXPEDITED OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 385 | TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE RURAL SERVICES DIVISION OF THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUBMIT A BIENNIAL REPORT CONCERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE DIVISION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 384 | TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY SUBMIT A PROGRAM FACT SHEET TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE AUDIT FOR EACH NEW BOND ISSUE. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 383 | TO REPEAL THE ANNUAL REPORT REQUIRED UNDER THE VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT ACT OF 2001. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 382 | TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY SUBMIT A REPORT CONCERNING THE CAPITAL ACCESS FUND. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 381 | TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT CONCERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MULTISTATE TAX COMMISSION AND ARKANSAS'S PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 380 | TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TO SUBMIT A REPORT CONCERNING THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 379 | TO REPEAL THE LAW REQUIRING THE TAX ADVISORY COUNCIL TO SUBMIT A REPORT. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 378 | TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUBMIT A QUARTERLY REPORT CONCERNING THE TRAINING ACTIVITIES OF THE ARKANSAS INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAM. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 7, 2025 |
| SB 409 | TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS BY FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE FARMER PROTECTION ACT. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 31, 2025 |
| HB 1386 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND THE METHOD OF VALUATION FOR REAL PROPERTY UNDER ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 16, § 5. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 25, 2025 |
| HB 1275 | TO PROHIBIT PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES PROVIDED FOR TREATMENT OF A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. | Primary 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 |
| HR 1084 | TO HONOR MARTHA JARROW FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 20, 2025 |
| HB 1609 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING; TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR RECRUITING TRAFFICKED PERSONS FROM CERTAIN PLACES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. | 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 1581 | TO ADD TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS TO THE LIST OF OFFENSES INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITION OF SEX OFFENSE FOR RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF A CRIME. | 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 1238 | TO AUTHORIZE A MORTGAGOR TO RECOVER FEES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER THE STATUTORY FORECLOSURE LAW. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 18, 2025 |
| HR 1069 | TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH DURING MARCH 2025 AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ON MARCH 8, 2025. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 11, 2025 |
| HB 1194 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THE INTEGRATION OF HOXIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | Primary sponsor | Enacted | March 6, 2025 |
| HB 1521 | TO REPEAL CERTAIN UNUSED, UNDERUSED, OR UNFUNDED TAX INCENTIVES. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 4, 2025 |
| HB 1520 | TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO RESPOND TO A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR A LEGAL OPINION WITHIN A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 4, 2025 |
| HB 1049 | TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO CRIMINALIZE UNLAWFUL SQUATTING. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | March 4, 2025 |
| HR 1028 | TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL FFA WEEK. | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 25, 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 1204 | TO ESTABLISH RECOVERY OF DAMAGES FOR NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE, TREATMENT, OR SERVICES RENDERED. | Co-sponsor | Enacted | February 11, 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 |
| HR 1003 | TO HONOR ST. BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER IN JONESBORO FOR BEING THE FIRST MEDICAL FACILITY IN THE STATE TO OPEN A MATERNAL LIFE360 HOME. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 22, 2025 |