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Arkansas’ legislature is considered a part-time citizen legislature. Most House members have a full-time career in addition to their legislative obligations. Members typically come from a wide range of professional backgrounds and the 93rd General Assembly is no exception.The state’s largest industry is well represented as 7 members will bring an agricultural background to the […]

House Rules for the 95th General Assembly

Arkansans may see an increase in the amount of their paychecks next year. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced this week that the income tax withholding tables will change effective January 1, 2021. DFA says this change is not a tax increase or cut, but with the law change that reduces the […]

Pine Bluff, Arkansas- During its Annual Legislative Conference held on November 30-December 5, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) named Arkansas State Representative Vivian Flowers (District 17) as the NBCSL Legislator of the Year. “It is an incredible honor to receive this recognition from an organization I love and deeply value,” said Rep. […]

One of the many legislative issues that will be before us in the 2021 Regular Session is redistricting.Redistricting is a vital part of our democracy. It is required by law once every ten years after the Federal Census.There are two separate processes for redistricting in Arkansas.One process is redrawing legislative boundaries for our state senators […]

This week, members elected to the 93rd General Assembly convened in the House chamber. The purpose of the organizational meeting was to determine seniority, select seats in the chamber, and select committees. The vast majority of bills introduced during the session are assigned to a standing committee. We have posted the tentative standing committee assignments […]

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The dedication of our doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals is nothing short of heroic. They are saving lives, easing pain, and creating a better future for Arkansas. These individuals continue to come into work every day, despite the risks they face. And the risks are high. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, 8% of […]

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed to observe: Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, 2020 (A legal holiday by authority of Act 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017), and Friday, November 27, 2020, By Governor’s Proclamation. Official Bulletin Grayscale

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase across the state, the Arkansas Department of Health reminds Arkansans that the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people who live with you. While the number of people around your table may be smaller this year, we want to take […]

The 2021 Regular Session begins in less than two months. We want to take this week to update you on the ongoing budget hearings in preparation for the session. Pre-session budget hearings have been extended. They began last month and will continue from now to November 19. This week, members were presented with the General […]

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, to observe: Veterans Day. A legal holiday by the authority of Act 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017. Official Bulletin