House of Representatives

SB 1500 improves oversight of electric utilities by clarifying receiver appointment processes, enhancing regulatory authority, and boosting service reliability for consumers.

SB 465 aimed to enhance funding and laws for Guardians ad Litem, improving legal representation for minors in family law cases, but it ultimately did not advance.

SB 662 empowers county police to enforce traffic laws more effectively, standardizes regulations statewide, and aims to enhance road safety for all drivers.

SB 1044 stabilizes property insurance by creating loan programs for condominium associations, helping reduce costs and improve access for affected property owners.

Senate Bill 601 allows foreign medical graduates to obtain a provisional license in Arkansas, improving healthcare access in underserved areas and addressing physician shortages.

SB 935 enhances retirement benefits for Tier 2 judges in the Employees' Retirement System, clarifying credited service and vested benefits for better financial security.

SB 1433 establishes a Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program to reduce disease transmission among drug users, offering liability protections for participants and providers.

Senate Bill 97 simplifies licensing for nonresident surplus line brokers in Alabama by removing the surety bond requirement, enhancing access to insurance services.

SB 30 empowers a consumer advocate to challenge property insurance rate hikes, limits increases to 10%, and ensures timely reviews, protecting consumers from excessive costs.