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Representative Jimmy Gazaway

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Committees

Recent Meetings

Date Committee Speaking Time
Aug. 25, 2026 Judiciary Committee (Senate & House) 115s
May 28, 2026 Girls State 231s
May 26, 2026 — 407s
May 6, 2026 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate) 958s
May 6, 2026 — 10s
April 16, 2026 — 7s
Dec. 11, 2025 Legislative Joint Auditing - State Agencies 175s
Oct. 27, 2025 Joint Performance Review (JPR) 407s
Oct. 10, 2025 Legislative Joint Auditing 606s
Oct. 8, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (Senate) 2106s
Sept. 22, 2025 ALC - Claims Review/Litigation Reports Oversight 129s
Sept. 12, 2025 Legislative Joint Auditing 516s
July 17, 2025 Code Revision Commission (1-4:30PM) 649s
June 19, 2025 Code Revision Commission (1-4:30PM) 483s
June 16, 2025 ALC - Claims Review/Litigation Reports Oversight 107s
June 6, 2025 Legislative Joint Auditing 238s
June 5, 2025 Legislative Joint Auditing - State Agencies 272s
April 15, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 4041s
April 15, 2025 — 181s
April 15, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 599s
April 14, 2025 — 3501s
April 14, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 2931s
April 10, 2025 — 114s
April 9, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 1478s
April 9, 2025 — 1394s
April 9, 2025 House Rules 609s
April 9, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 192s
April 9, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 489s
April 8, 2025 Judiciary Committee (House) 2199s
April 8, 2025 Judiciary Committee (House) 1312s
April 7, 2025 — 1398s
April 7, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 2553s
April 7, 2025 — 31s
April 3, 2025 — 613s
April 3, 2025 Judiciary Committee (House) 1116s
April 2, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 3327s
April 2, 2025 — 13s
April 2, 2025 City, County & Local Affairs Committee (House) 219s
April 2, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 2706s
April 1, 2025 Judiciary Committee (House) 421s
March 31, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 2140s
March 31, 2025 — 171s
March 20, 2025 — 174s
March 20, 2025 Judiciary Committee (House) 314s
March 19, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 764s
March 19, 2025 — 12s
March 19, 2025 State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) 1361s
March 19, 2025 Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development (House) 107s
March 19, 2025 Insurance & Commerce (House) 74s
March 18, 2025 — 17s

Recent Transcript Excerpts

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:23:02)

With that, we've concluded our business for the night. Thank you all so much for your excellent work. See you again Monday morning. Thank you. We're adjourned.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:22:31)

Is there any discussion on that motion? Seeing none,

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:22:57)

right now. Okay. But we'll find out and try to follow up with you offline.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:22:34)

all those in favor say aye. Aye. All those opposed, the ayes have it. Congratulations, you've passed your resolution. And with that, we have concluded our business for the night. Thank you very much for all the great work, Representative Ray.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:22:27)

made a motion do pass on HJR 1018.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:22:16)

by the committee? Seeing none, we have no one signed up to speak for or against the bill. Representative Ray, are you closed for your bill? I'm closed for the bill, and I move do pass. Representative Ray has

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:21:20)

rankings HJR 1018 the citizens only voting amendment has ranked number one

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:21:43)

vote to vote it out of committee and to the house floor then you're recognized

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:21:24)

HJR 1017 number two HJR 1016 number three HJR 1014 number four HJR 1009 number five which means representative ray if you would like to present this if you'd like to present hjr 1018 right now in order to for us to take a

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:20:39)

All right, we're back from recess. has tabulated the results and we do have a clear favorite

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:19:18)

All right, if everybody would start to take their seats. We think we have a verdict. Defendant please rise.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:10:59)

We're going to be in recess for a brief period of time. We'll be back soon.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:09:50)

Don't forget to sign your ballot. Thank you.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:09:07)

You'll rank that as your number one choice. Put a one, your second choice two, third choice three, fourth choice four, fifth choice five, they'll be assigned points. But we're gonna rank them by putting a one next to your preferred, most preferred choice. Number one priority.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:08:57)

rank. All right, and just once again, we have five constitutional amendments. you'll put a number one by your top preferred, most preferred constitutional amendment.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:08:53)

All right, I think it's time to

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (3:08:10)

from the committee. All right, any questions by the committee? Seeing no questions by the committee, Representative Ray, you're ranking as

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (2:55:46)

to help me present, if that's okay. - They're welcome to join you at the table and staff is handing out the information. Representative Ray, you're recognized.

State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) — April 2, 2025 (2:55:31)

Thank you. - All right, next we'll move to HJR 1018.

Bills Discussed

Bill Title Mentions
HB1069 TO OBSERVE STANDARD TIME YEAR ROUND IN ARKANSAS; AND TO ELIMINATE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IN ARKANSAS. 30
HB1621 TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO EXEMPT PERSONAL INFORMATION OF ELECTED CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, JUDICIAL OFFICIALS, … 30
HB1631 TO ADDRESS THE ISSUANCE OF HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS. 30
HB1037 AN ACT TO CREATE THE PREREGISTRATION TO VOTE ACT; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51, UNDER THE … 28
HB1041 TO PROHIBIT DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT DEEPFAKES IN ELECTION COMMUNICATIONS. 28
SB184 TO TRANSFER THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION AND THE STATE LIBRARY BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT … 26
HB1632 TO REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES. 26
HB1461 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EVALUATION OF NECESSITY OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS. 25
HB1415 TO REQUIRE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO RESPOND TO A REQUEST FOR A FIRE INQUIRY. 25
HB1281 TO AMEND REPORTING FOR A CANDIDATE FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL OFFICES AND FOR COUNTY OFFICE; AND TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE … 25
HB1459 CONCERNING RECURRING REPORTS SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. 25
HB1494 TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS GUIDANCE OUT OF THE DARKNESS ACT; AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO PUBLISH FEDERAL GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS … 25
HB1035 TO CREATE THE ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 2025; TO ALLOW ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION; TO AMEND ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 51; … 24
HB1058 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES … 24
HB1614 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DESIGNATIONS RELATED TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS. 24
HB1039 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS. 24
HB1042 TO CREATE THE DIRECT DEMOCRACY ACT OF 2025; TO REPEAL THE ENSURING ACCESS FOR ALL ARKANSANS AND VOTER PROTECTION ACT … 24
HB1028 TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE LAW CONCERNING OBSCENITY AND THE PROCESS FOR CHALLENGING MATERIALS INCLUDED IN A LIBRARY; AND TO … 24
HB1040 TO CREATE THE WATER IN LINE ACT OF 2025; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES RELATED … 24
HB1036 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION; TO ALLOW VOTER REGISTRATION DURING EARLY VOTING AND ON ELECTION DAY; AND TO … 24
HB1078 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING RUNOFF ELECTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RUNOFF ELECTION FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE SENATE AND … 24
HB1720 TO CREATE THE BABIES AT WORK ACT; TO ALLOW STATE AGENCIES TO PERMIT PUBLIC EMPLOYEES WHO ARE PARENTS OR LEGAL … 24
HB1038 TO CREATE THE NO-EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING; AND TO REPEAL VOTER … 24
HB1043 TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE AND REPORTING OF NONCANDIDATE EXPENDITURES PERTAINING TO APPELLATE JUDICIAL ELECTIONS; AND TO ADOPT NEW LAWS CONCERNING APPELLATE … 24
HB1162 TO ESTABLISH GOOD FRIDAY AS AN OFFICIAL STATE HOLIDAY. 24
HB1059 TO PROVIDE THE OPTION FOR A FREE LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE TO A COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER WHO IS A … 24
HJR1009 AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION TO BE KNOWN AS THE ARKANSAS VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS; AND TO PROVIDE RIGHTS … 23
HB1667 TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC MEETINGS UNDER THE FREEDOM … 23
HB1024 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; AND TO REPEAL THE LAW PROHIBITING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. 23
HB1753 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING VOTER REGISTRATION; TO OPT-OUT OF THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993; AND TO AMEND … 22

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