Arkansas Senate gives OK to take up 3 non-budget issues

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 626

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Arkansas Senate voted Tuesday to allow lawmakers to consider proposals to increase the state’s homestead property tax credit to $675, protect property rights against Sharia law and restrict industrial development authorities.

But eight other bills dealing with non-budget issues including cryptomines, the school voucher program and funding for local governments projects failed to win enough votes to be considered.

In even-numbered years, Arkansas lawmakers participate in fiscal sessions where they focus on the …

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