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House Members Select Committees

November 22, 2024
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 […]
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Committee Membership for the 95th General Assembly

November 19, 2024
FINAL HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEES with subcommittees 2025-2026.pdf FINAL House Select Committee Membership.pdf 2025 FINAL House ALC-JBC-LJA Committees 5.12.2026.pdf 2025 FINAL House JBC Subcommittees.pdf
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Budget Hearings Continue

November 15, 2024
This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) approved several requests to distribute federal funding to benefit Arkansas education, health, and safety initiatives. One of the most significant approvals was a request for $72.3 million of American Rescue Plan Act Program Funding (ARPA) from the Arkansas Department of Education. In addition to increasing the number of […]
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House Organizational Meeting Scheduled for November 19

November 7, 2024
Now that the election has concluded, the members elected to serve in the 95th General Assembly will soon be gathering in the House Chamber. The House Organizational Meeting is scheduled for 9 am on Tuesday, November 19. During this meeting, members will participate in seniority drawings and select seats for the upcoming assembly before proceeding […]
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Honoring our Veterans

November 1, 2024
Arkansas is home to more than 182,000 veterans. As we approach Veteran’s Day, we’d like to thank every one of them for their selflessness and bravery. We are also grateful to the families of service members and veterans who serve this nation with their support and sacrifice. Whether they served in times of war or […]
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Veterans Day 2024

November 1, 2024
The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, to observe Veterans Day. Official Holiday Bulletin Official Holiday Bulletin (Grayscale)
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 18, 2024
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues during October, it is important to reflect on the progress that has been made in the fight against breast cancer in Arkansas. The Breast Cancer Act of 1997 was a crucial step in providing women with access to life-saving screenings through the BreastCare program. Since then, over 141,850 women […]
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Early Voting to Begin October 21

October 17, 2024
It is almost time to make your voice heard in the upcoming General Election. Early voting starts next week on Oct. 21, 2024. Election Day is November 5. This is your chance to vote for local, state, and federal offices, as well as participate in annual school board elections for districts that vote in the […]
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Education Committee Proposes Funding Increase

October 11, 2024
This week, the House and Senate Education Committees approved a proposed recommendation for educational adequacy. The plan to increase state funding to $8,162 per pupil for the 2026 school year and $8,371 per pupil for the 2027 school year reflects a commitment to investing in the future of Arkansas students.  The current funding amount is […]