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Growing our Tourism Industry

April 19, 2019
When we pass legislation to grow our economy, it does not stop at tax incentives and workforce training.In Arkansas, we know our economy can also grow by bringing in people from out of state to appreciate our natural resources, our talents, and our history.The hospitality industry is the second largest industry in the state. It […]
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Final Week of the 2019 Regular Session

April 12, 2019
More than 900 bills have been signed into law this session. This General Assembly has reduced taxes, addressed infrastructure needs, increased funding to education, and transformed state government.One of the last bills we passed was the amendment to the Revenue Stabilization Act.This outlines the $5.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2020. It includes a 2.2% […]
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Daily Summary for April 10, 2019

April 10, 2019
The vast majority of work for the 2019 Regular Session is now complete.  We will meet one final time later this month to address any unfinished business and official adjourn. On Wednesday, the House passed SB490. This bill expands the eligibility requirements for the Succeed Scholarship Program. This bill will allow students who have been […]
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Daily Summary for April 9, 2019

April 9, 2019
On Tuesday, the House passed HB1876, the bill to amend the Revenue Stabilization Law. The bill outlines the $5.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2020. It includes a 2.2% increase in spending from the current fiscal year. The increases include additional funding for education, Medicaid, correctional officers, parole officers, and state troopers. The House also […]
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Daily Summary for April 8, 2019

April 9, 2019
The Joint Budget Committee advanced HB1876, the bill to amend the Revenue Stabilization Law. The bill outlines the $5.7 billion budget for the Fiscal Year 2020. It includes a 2.2% increase in spending from the current fiscal year. The increases are for education, Medicaid, more correctional officers, and more state troopers. We have posted the […]
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Week 12 of 2019 Regular Session

April 5, 2019
The state budget is guided by the Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) which is typically one of the last items passed every session.   Members will be reviewing RSA in the Joint Budget Committee Monday morning.  We have posted details of the proposed budget on our website. We expect to vote on the budget next week […]
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Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year ’20 Released

April 5, 2019
Members have now been provided with the proposal for next year’s budget. You can read the proposal here. FY20 RSA Schedule.pdf The state budget is guided by the Revenue Stabilization Act which is typically one of the last items passed every session. To craft the Revenue Stabilization Act, the legislature with consultation with the Governor: • […]
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Daily Summary for April 4, 2019

April 5, 2019
In a vote of 68-20 with 2 members voting present, the House passed HJR1008. This is a proposed constitutional amendment for the November 2020 ballot.   This amendment would change how future constitutional amendments make it on the ballot. For those proposed by the General Assembly, it would increase the vote requirement to a 3/5 […]
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Daily Summary for April 3, 2019

April 3, 2019
The House approved HR1073. This resolution allows for the introduction of a third proposed constitutional amendment. The proposed amendment, which can now be introduced, is HJR1008-An Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution to Amend the Process for the Submission and Approval of Proposed Initiated Acts, Constitutional Amendments, And Referenda. The House passed HB1839. This bill prohibits […]
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Daily Summary for April 2, 2019

April 2, 2019
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee advanced SB576. This bill requires out of state online retailers to collect and remit state sales tax. The bill also reduces corporate income tax from 6.5% to 5.9% over a three year period. The House Education Committee advanced HB1933, an Act to Amend the Anti-Bullying Policy. This bill address […]
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Daily Summary for April 1, 2019

April 1, 2019
In a vote of 51-26, with 9 members voting present, the House passed SJR15. This is a proposed constitutional amendment for the November 2020 ballot addressing term limits for legislators.  This amendment would limit state legislators elected after January 1, 2021 to 12 years of consecutive service. Those legislators would not be eligible for subsequent […]

Rep. Watson Issues Statement Regarding Prescott School District

April 1, 2019
“My heart is breaking for the Prescott school district today. No child or teacher should be subject to violence in the classroom. I grieve for the injured and for all those whose lives will forever be changed by this tragedy. I have been in contact and will continue to be in contact with state police […]