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I started my term as Speaker with a commitment to the people of Arkansas that we would take care of the business at hand and not turn into Washington D.C.  I had to make difficult decisions at times that weren’t always popular, but I leave here with the comfort in knowing that we honored that […]

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Issue #1 Issue number 1 makes changes in the relationship between the legislature and state agencies. Currently, when a state agency changes a rule or regulation they go before the Arkansas Legislative Council during the interim. ALC only reviews the rules made by state agencies.  Their approval is not necessary for an agency to proceed […]

The Joint Committee for Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development passed a non-binding resolution on Friday, August 22 requesting that the Farm Service Agency offer Arkansas farmers who have been impacted by breached commodity contracts be allowed a payment extension until the dispute is resolved. The resolution also requests assistance from the state’s congressional delegation. You […]

The State Task Force for the Prevention of Human Trafficking presented its final report before the Judiciary Committee this week.  Click here to read the full report and recommendations.

SOUTHERN LEGISLATORS TO HELP PACKAGE 50,000 MEALS   LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (July 26, 2014) –             Members and guests of the Southern Legislative Conference will help to package 50,000 meals for the hungry and food insecure on Sunday, July 27 at 9:30am.              The SLC/Mark Norris Campaign Against Hunger will take place at the Governor’s […]

Ideas inspire change.  And what better way to move our state forward than sharing ideas and working together with other states. There have been many times where legislators from other states craft laws very similar to bills we have already passed.  And conversely, we have patterned many of our laws after we see successful results […]

HOUSE TO HOLD EXTRAORDINARY SESSION IN OLD STATE HOUSE LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (June 24, 2014) – Monday will mark the first time the Arkansas House of Representatives has convened in the Old State House in over 30 years.  It will also be the first time in over a century that substantial legislation will be introduced […]

Former House Speaker John E. Miller passed away on Wednesday, June 18 at the age of 85. Rep. Miller served in the Arkansas House for 40 years. He was elected Speaker of the House in 1979. Visitation will be held tomorrow, Friday, June 20th, at Ozarka College, John E. Miller Auditorium, 218 College Drive, Melbourne […]

RESTORATION PROJECT BEGINS IN HOUSE CHAMBER   LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (June 2, 2014) – When legislators began meeting in the current House Chamber for the first time back in 1911, electric lighting was still a new concept.  There was no audio system to help members hear testimony from the floor.  And the furniture made its […]

                                                                            ARKANSAS HOUSE TO HOST GIRLS STATE AND BOYS STATE DELEGATES      LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (May 28, […]

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 […]