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Daily Summary for January 15

January 15, 2019
It was another historic day in the House Chamber as all newly elected constitutional officers took the oath of office. Among those swearing in were Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, Secretary of State John Thurston, Treasurer Dennis Milligan, Auditor of State Andrea Lea, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land and Governor Asa […]
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The Arkansas 92nd General Assembly convenes

January 15, 2019
The 92nd General Assembly is now in session. All members took the oath of office in the House Chamber on Monday afternoon. Members then officially elected Matthew Shepherd from El Dorado as the Speaker of the House for the 92nd General Assembly. After his address, the Speaker then announced committee appointments. Each member serves on […]
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Committees for 92nd General Assembly to be announced Monday

January 14, 2019
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. The Speaker will announce committee selections on the first day of session, January 14. The Speaker also selects who will serve as chair and vice-chair […]
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Diversity in House membership

January 11, 2019
Having a diverse membership helps the House of Representatives more effectively serve the people of Arkansas. For the 92nd General Assembly, the House membership will be diverse in age, gender, race, and careers. Our members will range in ages from 28 to 81. Women will make up 25% of the House, tying a record set […]
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About the Arkansas General Assembly

January 4, 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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Committee Selection in Arkansas

December 28, 2018
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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Committee Selection in Arkansas

December 28, 2018
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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Committee Selection in Arkansas

December 28, 2018
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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Committee Selection in Arkansas

December 28, 2018
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 […]

Rep. Davis and Sen. Hester file Transformation Legislation

December 21, 2018
Representative Andy Davis (District 31) and Senator Bart Hester (District 1) are filing the first in a series of bills addressing the transformation of Arkansas’s government. In an effort to allow agencies and the public to review and comment on every proposal, the legislators announced they will be pre-filing 16 separate pieces of legislation.  The […]
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Providing a Home for the Holidays for our Foster Care Children.

December 21, 2018
Christmas is a special time at the Capitol.  The halls are decorated with trees and garland.  School choirs from across the state come to carol in the rotunda. And we host a party every year that creates lasting memories for our state’s most vulnerable.  At that party, many of us in the Capitol bring gifts […]
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Providing a Home for the Holidays for our Foster Care Children.

December 21, 2018
Christmas is a special time at the Capitol.  The halls are decorated with trees and garland.  School choirs from across the state come to carol in the rotunda. And we host a party every year that creates lasting memories for our state’s most vulnerable.  At that party, many of us in the Capitol bring gifts […]