Arkansas SB437: TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to create the arkansas wind energy development act; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the arkansas wind energy development act.

From the enrolled text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 18, is amended to add an additional subchapter to read as follows: Subchapter 13 -- Arkansas Wind Energy Development Act 23-18-1301. Title. This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Wind Energy Development Act". 23-18-1302. Legislative findings and intent. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Arkansas's wind energy resources are an important asset for and (B) Provision of clean and renewable power to the people of Arkansas and the nation as a whole; (2) Promotion of the development of wind energy resources is important to the economic growth of Arkansas; *ANS010* 04-15-2025 09:05:31 ANS010 As Engrossed: S3/20/25 H4/15/25 SB437 (3) The conversion of wind energy into power for utility-scale systems frequently requires large wind energy systems consisting of wind turbines, electrical substations, electrical lines, and other supporting systems; (4) The construction, location, and operation of wind energy facilities can have significant potential impacts on the health, safety, and welfare of the members of the communities in which the wind energy facilities are constructed; (5) It is essential to …

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Sponsors

• Bart Hester (R, 33) · primary sponsor
• Brad Hall (R, 24)
• James Eaton (R, 26)

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2025: Notification that SB437 is now Act 945
2. April 16, 2025: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
3. April 16, 2025: Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
4. April 16, 2025: ORDERED ENROLLED
5. April 16, 2025: Read the third time and passed.
6. April 16, 2025: House Amendment No. 1 read first time, rule suspended, read second time and concurred in.
7. April 16, 2025: Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.
8. April 16, 2025: Rules suspended.
9. April 16, 2025: Returned from the House as passed as amended # 1 .
10. April 16, 2025: Returned to Senate as passed, as amended # 1

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1347 (April 16, 2025): 18 yea, 14 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #1364 (April 16, 2025): 73 yea, 11 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #1245 (April 14, 2025): 96 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #848 (April 7, 2025): 29 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #781 (April 2, 2025): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #737 (March 31, 2025): 73 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB437?

SB437 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT.

What does SB437 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to create the arkansas wind energy development act; and for other purposes. subtitle to create the arkansas wind energy development act.

What is the status of SB437?

Chaptered as of April 22, 2025. Latest action: Notification that SB437 is now Act 945 (April 22, 2025).

Who sponsored SB437?

Bart Hester (R, 33), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB437?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB437