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Highway funding, tax cuts, teacher salaries, and transforming state government are just a few of the many issues before us this session. So far, more than 200 bills have been filed in the House.  More than 130 bills have been filed in the Senate.These bills, and the hundreds yet to be filed, will all be […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]