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On the third day of the 2025 Regular Session, several House committees held organizational meetings. The House Rules Committee advanced HB1056, which proposes the creation of a Joint Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. This committee would conduct ongoing studies on military and veterans’ issues, consisting of 12 House members and eight Senate members from […]

On the second day of the 2025 Regular Session, the Governor addressed the 95th General Assembly, outlining her legislative priorities for the session. She announced a new initiative called Arkansas ACCESS, aimed at expanding access to higher education and non-degree credentials for Arkansans. The Governor also proposed working with the legislature to eliminate the state […]

The 2025 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly officially began this morning. On this inaugural day, members of the House were sworn into office. The House then formally elected Rep. Brian S. Evans of Cabot as Speaker of the House for the 95th General Assembly. The Arkansas Speaker of the House presides over the […]

The Arkansas General Assembly will convene for the 2025 Regular Session on Monday, January 13. The first day of the session will include the swearing-in of all members and the formal election of the Speaker of the House. While the Speaker is officially elected at the start of the session, the 94th General Assembly previously […]

Maternal health will likely be a key focus of the 2025 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly as lawmakers work to address an ongoing challenge in our state. Addressing maternal health will not only save lives but will also strengthen Arkansas families and communities. Currently, Arkansas faces one of the highest maternal mortality rates […]

The 2025 Regular Session is now weeks away. As we prepare for the upcoming session, we’d like to give you an overview of the composition of the House for the 95th General Assembly. We will have 12 members serving their first term, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the table. On the other end of […]

The 2025 Regular Session is now weeks away. As we prepare for the upcoming session, we’d like to give you an overview of the composition of the House for the 95th General Assembly. We will have 12 members serving their first term, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the table. On the other end of […]

This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) took significant steps to address issues ranging from fair reimbursement practices to workforce development and support for our veterans. The ALC approved a proposed rule from the Arkansas Insurance Department requiring health benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacists at fair and reasonable rates. In addition, […]

As 2024 draws to a close, members of the Arkansas House of Representatives are proud to reflect on the significant accomplishments and progress made this year. It has been a year of meaningful legislative achievements that directly benefit the people of Arkansas. First and foremost, in 2024 we successfully lowered the top individual income tax […]

The Arkansas House Committee for Aging, Children and Youth, and Legislative and Military Affairs met this week and reviewed the annual report from the Department of Human Services’ Division of Children and Family Services. The report provided significant insights into the state’s foster care system during State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024. At the conclusion of […]

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are starting to think about our shopping lists and where we want to spend our hard-earned money. Now is the perfect time to consider supporting small businesses in Arkansas. First and foremost, shopping at small businesses is a direct way to support your local community. With over […]

This week, members elected to serve in the 95th General Assembly gathered in the House Chamber for an Organizational Meeting. Members chose their seats and committees, and incoming freshmen drew numbers for seniority. You can find the seniority list and lists of committee memberships at arkansashouse.org. As we move forward, members have begun filing bills […]