4/19/07-An identical bill to HB2590 now is law. The new law previously was SB840.

3/19/07-The House unanimously approved a bill that would give the Arkansas Highway Commission the authority to issue $575 million in bonds to cover road repairs. The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
Sponsored by Rep. Robby Wills, D-Conway, HB2590 calls for the commission's bond authority to sunset by 2014.
Voters would have the final say in a special or general election.
For bill status, call (501) 682-7771.
An identical Senate bill - SB840 - has been forwarded to the House floor. The Senate previously approved it.