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News ReleaseLittle Rock, Arkansas (January 15, 2021) – Arkansas House Speaker Matthew J. Shepherd has appointed Rep. Charlene Fite of Van Buren to chair the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee for the 93rd General Assembly. This is her third term to chair the committee. The committee reviews matters pertaining to […]

The House Rules committee advanced resolutions outlining new rules and changes to procedure due to COVID-19.HR1005 requires members, staff, and the public to wear a mask when accessing House properties, including the House Chamber. Limited exceptions such as when a member is recognized to speak are included in the resolution. HR1005 also outlines options for […]

On this second day of the Regular Session, Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the General Assembly and outlined his legislative goals for this session. He said he will be asking the General Assembly to affirm the current health emergency order and direct federal COVID-19 relief funds for vaccine distribution. The Governor’s legislative agenda also includes the […]

Here are the proceedings for today’s House session at 10 am and the 10:30 am Virtual Joint Session which includes an address from the Governor.   93rd General Assembly 2nd day proceedings.pdf

House members elected to serve in the 93rd General Assembly took the oath of office in the House Chamber this afternoon. Upon swearing-in, members then voted to name Rep. Matthew J. Shepherd of El Dorado as the Speaker of the Arkansas House. This will be his second full term to serve as Speaker.Speaker Shepherd announced […]

The House gavels in at noon. Below is the order of the day’s proceedings. 93rd General Assembly 1st Day proceedings

In an effort to allow for public participation in the legislative process in an environment that is as safe and healthy as possible, leadership for the Arkansas House of Representatives, the Arkansas Senate, and the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office have agreed to several proposed rules and procedures for the 2021 Regular Session. With limited […]

Arkansas House 93rd General Assembly Seniority List Arkansas House 93rd General Assembly Seating Chart

While we prepare to enter a new year and begin the 2021 Regular Session, we want to take a moment to review what has been taking place at the State Capitol in 2020. Some of the work accomplished in 2020 lays the foundation for future legislation.In April, the House convened for an Extraordinary Session to […]

Arkansas’ legislature is considered a part-time citizen legislature. Most House members have a full-time career in addition to their legislative obligations. Members typically come from a wide range of professional backgrounds and the 93rd General Assembly is no exception.The state’s largest industry is well represented as 7 members will bring an agricultural background to the […]

House Rules for the 95th General Assembly

Arkansans may see an increase in the amount of their paychecks next year. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced this week that the income tax withholding tables will change effective January 1, 2021. DFA says this change is not a tax increase or cut, but with the law change that reduces the […]