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ArkansasHB16972025 Regular SessionHouse
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 AND TITLE 19 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROVISIONAL POSITIONS AND MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Sponsored By: Jim Dotson (Republican), Joey L. Carr (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher staffing limits for Arkansas public colleges
Beginning July 1, 2025, the law raises limits on new or additional positions at four Arkansas public colleges. Arkansas State University-Jonesboro's limit rises from 375 to 425. Northwest Arkansas Community College's limit rises from 80 to 100. The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville's limit rises from 750 to 1,000. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's limit rises from 150 to 200. These higher limits do not require hiring or provide funding.
Higher vehicle limits for Arkansas public colleges
Beginning July 1, 2025, the law raises vehicle limits at five Arkansas public colleges and universities. Black River Technical College's limit rises from 14 to 20 vehicles. Northwest Arkansas Community College's limit rises from 22 to 30. The University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain's limit rises from 16 to 20. Southern Arkansas University–Magnolia's limit rises from 59 to 65. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' limit rises from 110 to 120. These higher limits do not require vehicle purchases or provide funding.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Jim Dotson
Republican • Senate
Joey L. Carr
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
Senate Vote - Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:00:33 PM
Yes: 31 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 3/19/2025
House Vote - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 2:54:51 PM
Yes: 96 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Notification that HB1697 is now Act 477
4/8/2025HouseCorrectly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
4/2/2025HouseTO BE ENROLLED
4/1/2025HouseReturned from the Senate as passed.
4/1/2025HouseReturned to the House as passed.
4/1/2025SenateEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
4/1/2025SenateRead the third time and passed.
4/1/2025SenateReturned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
3/31/2025SenateRead first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
3/19/2025SenateReceived from the House.
3/19/2025SenateEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
3/19/2025HouseRead the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
3/19/2025HouseReturned by the Committee Do Pass
3/18/2025HouseRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
3/6/2025HouseFiled
3/6/2025House
Bill Text
HB1697 - Introduced
3/6/2025
Act Version
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