Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateArkansasIntroduced
SR 7: TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS AND AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO A DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS.
Bryan King
SR 7 status: Introduced — Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment (updated Apr 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The resolution sought to authorize a future bill aimed at modifying digital asset mining requirements and local government regulatory authority.
Who is affected
Digital asset mining companies and local government entities in Arkansas.
Requirements and enforcement
The resolution itself had no substantive requirements as it was merely an authorization for introduction.
Costs and funding
None; the abstract specifies the resolution did not involve taxpayer spending.
When it takes effect
The resolution died during the 2026 session.
Potential benefits
Potentially offered clearer regulatory expectations for businesses and defined local authority.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for the preemption of local governing power by the state.
What is still unknown
The specific regulatory mandates intended for the subsequent non-appropriation bill are unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for clearer business requirements
- Standardization of industry operations
- Reduction of regulatory uncertainty
Risks
- Risk of overly restrictive state preemption
- Potential for sudden shifts in compliance costs
- Uncertainty for capital investment
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Codified operating standards for miners
- Potential for statewide regulatory consistency
- Greater clarity for infrastructure investment
Risks
- Potential for burdensome state-level mandates
- Restrictive changes to local site approvals
- Increased compliance monitoring requirements
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Clarification of local government legal authority
- Transparent legislative debate on regulation
- Defined scope for local administrative power
Risks
- Risk of eroding local home-rule authority
- State-level override of community interests
- Potential for limited local public input
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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