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On Tuesday, the House Education Committee advanced HB1151 which suspends the public school rating system for the 2020-2021 school year due to the continuing disruption to education caused by the ongoing pandemic. The committee also advanced HB1009 which allows a public school or an open-enrollment public charter school to distribute excess food to students for […]

The third week of the 2021 Regular Session is now underway. This morning, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced HB1202. This requires counties to post sample ballots on the Secretary of State website at least 20 days before each preferential primary and general election and at least 10 days before each general […]

In the second week of the 2021 Regular Session, the House voted on bills addressing everything from car tags to jury duty pay. The bills now advancing to the Senate include:HB1028-This bill changes the length of time a consumer has to tag their vehicle. Current law gives car buyers 30 days to pay the sales […]

The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced HB1056. This bill amends the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act allowing public meetings to be held via phone or video conference during a declared emergency.The House Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee advanced HB1099 which authorizes the Veterinary Medical Examining Board to promulgate rules for use […]

The House began its second week of the Regular Session on Tuesday. The House Public Transportation Committee advanced HB1028. This bill changes the length of time a consumer has to license their vehicle. Current law gives car buyers 30 days to pay the sales tax and register a vehicle. HB 1028 would extend it to […]

House members are now ready to begin the second week of the 2021 Regular Session. Nearly 200 bills have been filed so far in the House and more than 135 have been filed in the Senate. House members elected to serve in the 93rd General Assembly took the oath of office in the House Chamber […]

The House has now completed its work for the first week of the 2021 Regular Session. This afternoon, the House passed HR1005, which requires members, staff, and the public to wear a mask when accessing House properties, including the House Chamber. HR1005 also provides remote voting options for members on House floor proceedings. Members can […]

The House Rules committee advanced resolutions outlining new rules and changes to procedure due to COVID-19.HR1005 requires members, staff, and the public to wear a mask when accessing House properties, including the House Chamber. Limited exceptions such as when a member is recognized to speak are included in the resolution. HR1005 also outlines options for […]

On this second day of the Regular Session, Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the General Assembly and outlined his legislative goals for this session. He said he will be asking the General Assembly to affirm the current health emergency order and direct federal COVID-19 relief funds for vaccine distribution. The Governor’s legislative agenda also includes the […]

Here are the proceedings for today’s House session at 10 am and the 10:30 am Virtual Joint Session which includes an address from the Governor.   93rd General Assembly 2nd day proceedings.pdf

House members elected to serve in the 93rd General Assembly took the oath of office in the House Chamber this afternoon. Upon swearing-in, members then voted to name Rep. Matthew J. Shepherd of El Dorado as the Speaker of the Arkansas House. This will be his second full term to serve as Speaker.Speaker Shepherd announced […]

The House gavels in at noon. Below is the order of the day’s proceedings. 93rd General Assembly 1st Day proceedings