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New Laws for 2016

November 15, 2018
Typically when a bill is passed in the state legislature, if it doesn’t have an emergency clause, it will take effect 90 days after we adjourn.  But there are occasions when a specific date is written into the bill.  This year, we passed several bills that will take effect January 1, 2016.  These impact everything […]

Take Your Legislator to School Begins

August 8, 2018
Arkansas Legislators to Participate in 4th Annual “Take Your Legislator to School Month” See full News Release Little Rock, Arkansas (August 8, 2018) – As students are preparing to return to the classroom, Arkansas legislators are doing the same. Members are making plans to visit schools in their district for the 3rd annual Take Your […]
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Arkansas Women’s Suffrage Centennial

July 28, 2018
On August 27, 2017, Governor Asa Hutchinson created the Arkansas Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemoration Committee (WSCCC) to lead the state’s remembrance of the women receiving the right to vote. The committee works with the people of Arkansas to plan activities, conduct research, and otherwise expand the understanding and appreciation of the significance of women’s suffrage […]

Statement from Speaker Shepherd on Rep. Gates

June 28, 2018
“I have been made aware of the arrest of Rep. Gates this morning. It is deeply troubling to hear of any member of the House facing criminal charges. In light of today’s developments, I have suspended Rep. Gates, effective immediately, from all House leadership and select committee positions and responsibilities. These positions include Chairman of […]

A Special Message from Speaker Jeremy Gillam

June 15, 2018
 If there is one thing I’ve learned in the last 7 and a half years, it is that civility is about much more than just being nice.  It is not about staying silent on the things that matter or ending sentences with sir and ma’am. It’s about really listening.  It’s about thinking of another’s perspective […]

Take Your Legislator to School Begins

March 27, 2018
NEWS RELEASE  For more informationCecillea Pond-Mayo (501) 537-9303cecillea.pond-mayo@arkansashouse.org  ARKANSAS LEGISLATORS TO PARTICIPATE IN 3RD ANNUAL “TAKE YOUR LEGISLATOR TO SCHOOL MONTH” Little Rock, Arkansas (August 15, 2017) – As students are preparing to return to the classroom, Arkansas legislators are doing the same. Members are making plans to visit schools in their district for the […]

House Female Legislators Launch Initiative

March 27, 2018
FEMALE REPRESENTATIVES TO LAUNCH NEW ROLE MODEL CAMPAIGN Little Rock, Arkansas (October 10, 2017) – Rep. Sarah Capp (District 82) will be joined by several representatives in the Capitol Rotunda at noon on October 18th to announce a new initiative called ARGirls Lead. The initiative is aimed at reaching young women across the state to […]

Statement from Speaker Gillam on passing of Tim Massanelli

February 12, 2018
“Tim Massanelli taught me the concept of stewardship as opposed to ownership when it comes to legislating. When I was a freshman coming into the House, Mr. Massanelli was so gracious with his time. If I came into his office, it wouldn’t matter how busy he was, he would stop what he was doing. I […]

Statement from Speaker Jeremy Gillam

November 16, 2017
“I want the family of Senator Standridge to knowhow deeply sorry I am for their loss. I speak for the entire House when I say his smile and passion for our state will be dearly missed in the Capitol.”

House Female Legislators Launch Initiative

October 10, 2017
FEMALE REPRESENTATIVES TO LAUNCH NEW ROLE MODEL CAMPAIGN Little Rock, Arkansas (October 10, 2017) – Rep. Sarah Capp (District 82) will be joined by several representatives in the Capitol Rotunda at noon on October 18th to announce a new initiative called ARGirls Lead. The initiative is aimed at reaching young women across the state to […]

Take Your Legislator to School Begins

August 15, 2017
Arkansas Legislators to Participate in 3rd Annual “Take Your Legislator to School Month” See full News Release Little Rock, Arkansas (August 15, 2017) – As students are preparing to return to the classroom, Arkansas legislators are doing the same. Members are making plans to visit schools in their district for the 3rd annual Take Your […]

Speaker Gillam Announces Task Force Appointments

May 8, 2017
Little Rock, Arkansas (May 8, 2017) – Arkansas House Speaker Jeremy Gillam announced his appointments for the newly formed Tax Reform and Relief Legislative Task Force. Speaker Jeremy Gillam appointed the following members: Rep. Joe Jett (District 56) Rep. Frances Cavenaugh (District 60) Rep. Bob Johnson (District 42) Rep. Jim Dotson (District 93) Rep. Warwick […]