Juvenile Justice Reform
Juvenile Justice Reform

The Senate Committee on Children and Youth and the House Committee on Aging, Children & Youth, and Legislative Affairs convened on Wednesday to ex...

Education Committee Update
Education Committee Update

This week, the House and Senate Education Committees took a wide-angle look at Arkansas education, examining issues ranging from early childhood acces...

Budget Hearings Begin March 4th
Budget Hearings Begin March 4th

Arkansans are no strangers to winter weather, but the recent storm served as a strong reminder of how quickly hazardous conditions can disrupt daily l...

Updates from Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee
Updates from Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee

Members of the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council met this week to receive updates spanning wildlife manageme...

Statement from Speaker Brian S. Evans Regarding the Passing of Terri Womack
Statement from Speaker Brian S. Evans Regarding the Passing of Terri Womack

In response to the news of Terri Womack’s passing, Arkansas House Speaker Brian S. Evans issued the following statement:“I am deeply saddened to learn...

Arkansas Legislative Council Update
Arkansas Legislative Council Update

Lawmakers convened this week at the Arkansas Legislative Council to review the state’s financial standing and address key policy priorities affecting...

Committee Receives ACCESS Update
Committee Receives ACCESS Update

Members of the House and Senate Education Committees reviewed updates to the Arkansas ACCESS Act this week, underscoring its focus on strengthening th...

Blue and Green Envelope Programs
Blue and Green Envelope Programs

Beginning January 2, Arkansas drivers will have access to two new programs designed to make traffic stops safer, calmer, and more effective for indivi...

2025 Legislation with January 1, 2026 Effective Date
2025 Legislation with January 1, 2026 Effective Date

ACT 16 (HB1046) establishes a Blue Envelope Program to ease communication between an individual with autism spectrum disorder and law enforcement duri...

Laws Taking Effect January 1st
Laws Taking Effect January 1st

As the new year approaches, Arkansans will soon see a number of laws passed by the House of Representatives and the General Assembly take effect. Whil...