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Daily Summary for January 29, 2019

January 29, 2019
The House Public Transportation Committee advanced several pieces of legislation today.HB1100 addresses veteran designations on Arkansas driver’s licenses.  This bill gives a veteran more options to prove their veteran status when they go the DMV for a license.  This designation makes it easier on veterans to receive access to benefits.HB1241 allows the Department of Community […]
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Daily Summary for January 28, 2019

January 28, 2019
The House is now entering its third week of the Regular Session. On Monday, the House voted 94-0 to require newborn screenings for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). HB1074 also requires insurance policies to cover the screening. There is a new treatment available for SMA if it is detected early. The House voted in favor of […]
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Week 2 of 2019 Regular Session

January 25, 2019
The House has now wrapped up its second week of the Regular Session. More than 250 bills have been filed in the House so far.  And more than 150 have been filed in the Senate.Committees heard proposals on everything from restructuring our state government to rules about sunscreen in schools.The House State Agencies and Governmental […]
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Daily Summary for January 24, 2019

January 24, 2019
On Thursday, the House passed legislation aimed at protecting employees when it comes to microchip technology.  HB1177 provides rights for employees including the right to refuse an implant, have it removed, and access to the data collected.  The bill also ensures that the employer is responsible for costs incurred. The bill passed with a vote […]
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Daily Summary for January 23, 2019

January 23, 2019
Members of the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee began hearing details on legislation to transform state government.  HB1070 contains the general provisions for the transformation.  It creates 15 departments.The departments created in the legislation are:•The Department of Agriculture•The Department of Commerce•The Department of Corrections•The Department of Education•The Department of Energy and Environment•The Department […]
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“Do Pass for Denim”

January 23, 2019
The House of Representatives is once again participating in “do Pass for Denim” on Thursday, January 24, 2019.  The members will be donating $20 for the privilege of wearing blue jeans on the House floor. This year, funds raised will benefit the Central Arkansas Veterans Administration (CAVA) Wood Lathe Turning Program. The program provides recreational […]
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Daily Summary for January 22, 2019

January 22, 2019
Two pieces of legislation addressing the opioid crises in Arkansas moved forward today.With a vote of 97-0, the House voted to advance HB1013 to the Senate.  This bill adds podiatrists to the list of healthcare providers subject to rules regarding schedule II narcotics. Earlier today, the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee advanced HCR1003. […]
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Week 1 of 2019 Regular Session

January 18, 2019
There is a new rule taking effect this session which changes the way our many of our committees are formed.The House consists of 10 standing committees, 7 select committees and 3 special committees. A vast majority of legislation introduced in the Regular Session is assigned to a standing committee.In years past, we gathered with other […]
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Week 1 of 2019 Regular Session

January 18, 2019
Highway funding, tax cuts, teacher salaries, and transforming state government are just a few of the many issues before us this session. So far, more than 200 bills have been filed in the House.  More than 130 bills have been filed in the Senate.These bills, and the hundreds yet to be filed, will all be […]
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Daily Summary for January 17, 2019

January 17, 2019
There are a few bills now making their way to the House floor as we are wrapping up the first week of the Regular Session. Today the House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee advanced HB1013 which adds podiatrists to the list of healthcare providers subject to rules regarding schedule II narcotics.  Schedule II narcotics […]
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Daily Summary for January 16, 2019

January 17, 2019
In every session, one of the first pieces of legislation to be considered by the House is the resolution to adopt House Rules.  Rules of the House guide members on everything from how a bill can be amended to when a member can ask a question. In the rules adopted today, members approved eliminating a […]
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Daily Summary for January 16, 2019

January 17, 2019
In every session, one of the first pieces of legislation to be considered by the House is the resolution to adopt House Rules.  Rules of the House guide members on everything from how a bill can be amended to when a member can ask a question. In the rules adopted today, members approved eliminating a […]