All Roll Calls
Yes: 123 • No: 0
ArkansasHB17942025 Regular SessionHouse
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE LICENSEES; AND TO CREATE CONTINUING EDUCATION EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSEES.
Sponsored By: Clint Penzo (Republican), Hope Duke (Republican)
Enacted
Personalized for You
How does this bill affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this bill means for your household, plus every other piece of legislation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Education exemptions for older real estate licensees
Arkansas salespersons and associate, principal, and executive brokers can apply in writing for a continuing education exemption. Applicants must provide satisfactory proof of eligibility. In the calendar year immediately before renewal or reactivation, they must be at least 72 with 25 consecutive years holding the matching active Arkansas license. Applicants must have no Commission discipline or overdue continuing education during the five years immediately before renewal or reactivation. Principal and executive brokers must also have no Commission discipline against licensees they supervised during those five years. The Executive Director can revoke an approved exemption for later discipline against the applicant; applicants can appeal denials to the Commission. Without an applicable exemption or waiver, continuing education remains required.
Education relief for Arkansas real estate licensees
Arkansas real estate licensees generally do not need continuing education while their licenses are inactive. For renewal or reactivation, they must complete Commission-required hours for each inactive year, capped at 30 classroom hours total. Equivalent distance education also counts. The Arkansas Real Estate Commission’s Executive Director can waive some or all required education for renewal or reactivation. Reasons include hardship, health concerns or restrictions, or recognized achievements in real estate or legislative service; approval is not automatic.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Clint Penzo
Republican • Senate
Hope Duke
Republican • House
Cosponsors
RJ Hawk
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Senate Vote - Tuesday, April 8, 2025 8:19:56 PM
Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 3/20/2025
House Vote - Thursday, March 20, 2025 2:59:13 PM
Yes: 90 • No: 0 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Notification that HB1794 is now Act 559
4/14/2025HouseCorrectly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
4/9/2025HouseTO BE ENROLLED
4/9/2025HouseReturned from the Senate as passed.
4/9/2025HouseReturned to the House as passed.
4/8/2025SenateRead the third time and passed.
4/8/2025SenateReturned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
4/1/2025SenateRead first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
3/20/2025SenateReceived from the House.
3/20/2025SenateRead the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
3/20/2025HouseReturned by the Committee Do Pass
3/19/2025HouseRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
3/13/2025HouseFiled
3/13/2025House
Bill Text
HB1794 - Introduced
3/13/2025
Act Version
Related Bills
HB1265, AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1237, TO PROHIBIT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS FROM SOLICITING INJURED INDIVIDUALS; AND TO SET PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THE PROHIBITION OF SOLICITATION OF INJURED INDIVIDUALS.
HB1686, TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LICENSES TO CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUNS.
SB440, TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS; TO REGULATE THE USE OF ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS; AND TO REGULATE ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS FACILITIES.
HB1695, TO CLARIFY THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS FOR PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A MUNICIPAL LIEN; TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY TO PETITION TO SET ASIDE THE SALE OF PROPERTY TO CERTAIN PERSONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIORITY OF UNRECORDED MUNICIPAL LIENS.
HR1012, TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO REQUIRE THAT A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BE SELECTED AS A DESIGNATED SURVIVOR.