Arkansas SenateHB1725
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF.
Failed 15–14Crossed party linesClose
What it does: On the version voted Mar 13, 2025: Requires a newly elected or appointed sheriff to document with the county clerk within 10 days whether he or she has law enforcement training or eligibility. Without it, the quorum court must set the sheriff's salary at the statutory minimum. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Read the third time and failed.
The tally
Yes 15 · No 14 · Not voting 4 · Present 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting / present |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 4 | 0 | 0 / 2 |
| Republicans | 11 | 14 | 4 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 11 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Bart HesterR33Yes
- Blake JohnsonR21Yes
- Breanne DavisR25Yes
- Dave WallaceR19Yes
- Jim PettyR29Yes
- Justin BoydR27Yes
- Kim HammerR16Yes
- Matt StoneR2Yes
- Steve CrowellR3Yes
- Former memberRYes
- Former memberRYes
The full roll (35)
Yes 15
- Bart HesterR33
- Blake JohnsonR21
- Breanne DavisR25
- Clarke TuckerD14
- Dave WallaceR19
- Fred LoveD15
- Greg LedingD30
- Jim PettyR29
- Justin BoydR27
- Kim HammerR16
- Matt StoneR2
- Stephanie FlowersD8
- Steve CrowellR3
- Former memberR
- Former memberR
No 14
- Alan ClarkR7
- Clint PenzoR31
- Dan SullivanR20
- Jim DotsonR34
- Jimmy HickeyR4
- John PaytonR22
- Josh BryantR32
- Mark JohnsonR17
- Matt McKeeR6
- Missy IrvinR24
- Ricky HillR11
- Ron CaldwellR10
- Terry RiceR5
- Former memberR
Present 2
Not voting 4
- Bryan KingR28
- Jane EnglishR13
- Scott FlippoR23
- Tyler DeesR35
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.