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This week, the House passed legislation which will drastically change the way our communities respond to emergencies, the way we regulate our business...
With a vote of 82-0 and 10 members voting present, the House passed the Transformation and Efficiencies Act of 2019. This bill reduces the number of c...
The House State Agencies Committee advanced SB445. This bill states that the date of the primary election will be held on the first Tuesday after the...
The House Judiciary Committee advanced SB197. This bill clarifies that a law enforcement officer may carry open or concealed handgun both while on and...
On Monday, the House passed HB1523. This bill states a correctional or detention facility shall not place an inmate who is in labor in restraints unle...
Arkansas ranks forty-fourth in the nation when it comes to maternal mortality rates. Maternal mortality is defined as the death of a woman who i...
The House Education Committee advanced HB1409. This bill provides 40 minutes of recess for elementary school students. Currently, most students...
The House Rules committee advanced HB1565. This bill seeks to provide funding for a national cancer institute-designated center at UAMS. T...
The House Education Committee advanced HB1569. This bill allows school districts to develop policies for distribution of excess food. As long as healt...
On Monday, the House passed two pieces of legislation addressing highway funding.In a vote of 71-26, the House passed SB336. This bill outlines $95 mi...
