Arkansas SB645: TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATED TO CRITICAL MINERALS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning natural resources; to conduct a study related to critical minerals; and for other purposes. subtitle to conduct a study related to critical minerals.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES; TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATED TO CRITICAL MINERALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATED TO CRITICAL MINERALS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. DO NOT CODIFY. Legislative findings -- Study. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Critical minerals are essential for various industries, including without limitation energy, defense, and technology; (2) Ensuring energy independence for the United States requires a diversified approach, including without limitation supply chain diversification and capital investment attractiveness in value-added manufacturing; (3) Lithium recovery projects are recognized as essential to the continued growth and development of Arkansas's critical energy resources and the prosperity of its citizens; (4) Global demand for lithium is expected to quadruple by 2030, necessitating proactive efforts to support domestic lithium production to reduce reliance on foreign imports and bolster energy security; (5) Encouraging lithium recovery will provide economic benefits to Arkansas, attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen the state's industrial and manufacturing base; *CRH339* 04/14/2025 2:33:21 PM CRH339 SB645 (6) Reducing statutory and regulatory roadblocks, including those related to state and local taxes, permit fees, payments, infrastructure, and workforce development, will create an optimal economic ecosystem to support lithium recovery and related industries; and (7) …

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Sponsors

• Steve Crowell (R, 3) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Sine Die adjournment
2. April 16, 2025: Recommended for study in the Interim Committee on AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE
3. April 16, 2025: Withdrawn from Committee and placed on calendar.
4. April 14, 2025: Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - SENATE
5. April 14, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is SB645?

SB645 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATED TO CRITICAL MINERALS.

What does SB645 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the law concerning natural resources; to conduct a study related to critical minerals; and for other purposes. subtitle to conduct a study related to critical minerals.

What is the status of SB645?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Sine Die adjournment (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored SB645?

Steve Crowell (R, 3).

Where is the official record for SB645?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB645