Posts tagged “News Release”

The House Education Committee advanced several bills including HB1145, the Teacher Salary Enhancement Act.  This bill raises the minimum teacher salary by $4,000 over the next 4 years.   The House Revenue and Taxation Committee advanced HB1321. This bill increases the Homestead Property Tax Credit from $350 to $375 a year.   The House Public Health, Welfare […]

More than 600 bills have been filed and several bills are now making their way to the Governor’s desk as we enter the 4th week of the 2019 Regular Session. In a vote of 70-18, with one member voting present, the House passed SB17. This reduces the fees for a concealed carry permit. This Senate […]

The House has now completed the third week of the Regular Session. Today, the House Public Transportation Committee passed HB1006.  This bill increases the minimum fine for passing a stopped school bus from $250 to $500.  It also makes the offense a Class A misdemeanor. The same committee also advanced HB1182 which allows law enforcement […]

The House Public Transportation Committee advanced several pieces of legislation today.HB1100 addresses veteran designations on Arkansas driver’s licenses.  This bill gives a veteran more options to prove their veteran status when they go the DMV for a license.  This designation makes it easier on veterans to receive access to benefits.HB1241 allows the Department of Community […]

The House is now entering its third week of the Regular Session. On Monday, the House voted 94-0 to require newborn screenings for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). HB1074 also requires insurance policies to cover the screening. There is a new treatment available for SMA if it is detected early. The House voted in favor of […]

The House has now wrapped up its second week of the Regular Session. More than 250 bills have been filed in the House so far.  And more than 150 have been filed in the Senate.Committees heard proposals on everything from restructuring our state government to rules about sunscreen in schools.The House State Agencies and Governmental […]

On Thursday, the House passed legislation aimed at protecting employees when it comes to microchip technology.  HB1177 provides rights for employees including the right to refuse an implant, have it removed, and access to the data collected.  The bill also ensures that the employer is responsible for costs incurred. The bill passed with a vote […]

The House of Representatives is once again participating in “do Pass for Denim” on Thursday, January 24, 2019.  The members will be donating $20 for the privilege of wearing blue jeans on the House floor. This year, funds raised will benefit the Central Arkansas Veterans Administration (CAVA) Wood Lathe Turning Program. The program provides recreational […]

The 92nd General Assembly is now in session. All members took the oath of office in the House Chamber on Monday afternoon. Members then officially elected Matthew Shepherd from El Dorado as the Speaker of the House for the 92nd General Assembly. After his address, the Speaker then announced committee appointments. Each member serves on […]

Arkansas Legislators to Participate in 4th Annual “Take Your Legislator to School Month” See full News Release Little Rock, Arkansas (August 8, 2018) – As students are preparing to return to the classroom, Arkansas legislators are doing the same. Members are making plans to visit schools in their district for the 3rd annual Take Your […]

Arkansas Legislators to Participate in 3rd Annual “Take Your Legislator to School Month” See full News Release Little Rock, Arkansas (August 15, 2017) – As students are preparing to return to the classroom, Arkansas legislators are doing the same. Members are making plans to visit schools in their district for the 3rd annual Take Your […]