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Members who represent the areas of our state devastated by last night’s storm say they have received an enormous outpouring of support from individuals and surrounding communities with offers to help with relief efforts. Rep. Douglas House represents Mayflower and the southern portion of Vilonia.  He says church groups and individuals who want to help […]

The Department of Human Services, the Arkansas Insurance Department, and the Arkansas Surgeon General recently presented new information on the status of healthcare coverage in Arkansas to the Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee.  Over 150,000 Arkansans have now been determined to be eligible for the Private Option.  And another 30,000 have insurance coverage through […]

With 57 votes, the 89th General Assembly elected Rep. Jeremy Gillam to serve as Speaker-designate. Rep. Jeremy Gillam of Judsonia is serving his second term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He represents District 49, which encompasses part of White County. For the 89th General Assembly, Rep. Gillam serves on the House Judiciary Committee, the Agriculture, […]

The amendment to the Revenue Stabilization Act was released late Thursday evening.  Click here to review this year’s balanced budget proposal. The $5 billion balanced budget for the next fiscal year passed the House by a vote of 90-8. The House has also passed several bills allocating money from the $120 million expected surplus from […]

Arkansas house upgrades website and live streaming     Little Rock, Arkansas (February 7, 2014) –             Just days before the General Assembly is set to begin the state’s third fiscal session, Arkansas House Speaker Davy Carter announced that the House has upgraded its live streaming capabilities to ensure more Arkansans can watch the process […]

In November 2008, 69% of Arkansas voters approved legislatively-referred Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2 (set forth by HJR1004) which became Amendment 86 to the Arkansas Constitution.  Amendment 86 reduces the period for which appropriation bills are valid from two fiscal years to one, requiring the General Assembly to meet in a limited fiscal session during even-numbered […]

Members select their seat based on seniority.  If you would like to see where your representative is seated on the House floor click here. 

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 22, 2014) – Members of the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate will square off in Hoops for Kids’ Sake, the second annual legislative charity basketball game on Tuesday, February 18, at 7 p.m., at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock. Celebrity players, coaches and special guests will be […]

It’s an annual tradition that has echoed in the hallways of the Capitol every holiday season.  School choirs from all across the state visit the Capitol and perform their favorite carols. This year the House is streaming the performances live on our website.  Click here for a complete schedule and to watch live click on […]

The Joint Budget Committee and the Arkansas Legislative Council will begin the process of drafting the 2014-2015 fiscal budget on January 14.  A series of budget hearings will be held in preparation for the Fiscal Session set to begin on February 10. A copy of the Revenue Forecast and Governor’s Balanced Budget Proposal can be […]

On November 15, the Arkansas Legislative Council voted in favor of recommending the proposed settlement of the Pulaski County Desegregation Case presented by Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel.  Click here to read the proposed settlement. A hearing is scheduled before a federal judge on December 9th.  All parties have now agreed to settle the case. […]

The 89th General Assembly adjourned the 1st Extraordinary Session of 2013 just after midnight Saturday morning. The purpose of the session was to find a temporary and long-term solution to a recent spike in teacher’s health insurance. The chair of the House Education committee and the chair of the House Insurance and Commerce committee held […]