Representative Megan Godfrey
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Committees
- ALC - Higher Education Subcommittee
- ALC-Lottery Oversight Subcommittee
- ALC - Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee
- Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC)
- City, County & Local Affairs Committee (House)
- City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House)
- Education Committee (House)
- Judiciary- House Corrections & Criminal Law Subcommittee
- State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House)
Recent Meetings
| Date | Committee | Speaking Time |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2021 | City, County & Local Affairs Committee (House) | 24s |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | Education Committee (House) | 279s |
| Feb. 8, 2021 | State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) | 145s |
| Feb. 4, 2021 | Education Committee (House) | 136s |
| Feb. 3, 2021 | — | 338s |
| Feb. 3, 2021 | State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) | 346s |
| Feb. 2, 2021 | — | 11s |
| Jan. 28, 2021 | Education Committee (House) | 22s |
| Jan. 26, 2021 | Education Committee (House) | 95s |
| Jan. 19, 2021 | Education Committee (House) | 89s |
| Jan. 13, 2021 | City, County & Local Affairs Committee (House) | 6s |
| March 9, 2020 | State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs (House) | 93s |
| March 9, 2020 | Judiciary- House Corrections & Criminal Law Subcommittee | 45s |
| Feb. 20, 2020 | ALC - Higher Education Subcommittee | 35s |
| Feb. 18, 2020 | ALC - Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee | 9s |
| Jan. 13, 2020 | City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) | 60s |
| Dec. 20, 2019 | Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) | 19s |
| Dec. 18, 2019 | ALC - Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee | 16s |
| Dec. 16, 2019 | ALC-Lottery Oversight Subcommittee | 11s |
| Nov. 12, 2019 | ALC - Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee | 53s |
| Sept. 20, 2019 | Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) | 20s |
| Sept. 19, 2019 | ALC - Higher Education Subcommittee | 25s |
Recent Transcript Excerpts
if most of those jobs require an additional license, an occupational license, or if those are, if they only require the degree. And the crosswalk we
recognized for a question. Thank you, Mr. Chair. And my question is similar to Senator Clark's question. I'm wondering in particular about the gaps for occupations in both business and in IT,
Ms. Fetcher, thank you so much for being here. I know during session it was really helpful to have that flow chart that showed the proposed reorganization. I'm wondering if a similar chart exists now that includes the secretaries and the directors of the new divisions, just so we can, for ourselves and our constituents, know who to best get in touch
but who do have a legal work status and if we could expand licensure for those individuals who want to work and have legal status to work but can't currently be licensed by any entity other than the nursing board. Just thinking about expanding that opportunity for more of Kansans.
Thank you. Representative Godfrey? Thank you, Madam Chair. Senator Cooper, thank you for your work here. In thinking about the big picture, one of the questions I got frequently from both House and Senate members during the session when I was working on my licensure bill for nurses was the fact that we were looking only at nursing licenses for non-citizens who have legal work status. And so I'm just wondering if the working group is looking at that broader issue of residents of Arkansas who are not U.S. citizens
Representative Godfrey. Thank you, Madam Chair. I do think this proposal makes sense. Were there any other ideas you considered other
advertise themselves as such. would there be any necessary qualification of unlicensed acupuncturists to advertise themselves as such, or could they just say, I'm an acupuncturist, whether or not they indeed have a license? That's a great question, and I think it would be part
Flippo's motion to adopt the report. Thank You Mr. Chair. I'd like to move for a substitute motion that we adopt
madam chair at the proper time I'd like to make a motion to pull intergovernmental contract one out of the report for
copy of his letter if you'd like to see it. We can visit about that offline. Thank
Utah, our neighborhood to our state. Also, Senator Garner, I have been in communication with my mayor, with the mayor of Springdale, and I have a
a week to learn English, to learn how to support her kids in American schools, and just wanted to congratulate her for that. And I know that a lot of her focus is community connection and cultural integration. Governor, would you say that that is reflective of the experience of most refugees who are coming to be
you, Governor, for being here. Thank you for your work in this matter. I'm Louisa's state representative, So I'm very glad that she's here, and I'm glad to represent her. She lives in my neighborhood. Her children go to my daughter's elementary school, and I just wanted to name, too, that she's a part of the family literacy program at her school, that she takes time four days
in a minute sorry thank you madam chair mr stroop i is there a license required for used or pre-owned salespeople or representatives or is it only for new vehicles this is
in the school setting or how do we get information out to parents particularly those who you mentioned maybe our first-generation college students and those who really would need and benefit from the accessibility I think it's it's
a follow-up thank you mr. chair another question I had was how if it were in place you would communicate its accessibility and availability you mentioned school counselors you primarily see it at use
mr. chair as an underbond you mentioned Tennessee and their quest to expand and increase their enrollment do they have a portal similar to what you're proposing here if so has it
states that are close to us, especially Oklahoma, who's in this implementation process, what they found to be worth it? What was compelling to kind of overcome some of those initial concerns that maybe we still have? Thank you. I think some of the
you recognize. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Ms. Dilley, great work. Thank you so much for sharing with us today. It looks like Arkansas is behind the curve here. We're in the minority of states who don't yet have online voter registration. I'm wondering if you know about these other states like us who haven't yet moved into your proposed solution here. What is holding them back? And then maybe
the law as it's written. Follow-up? Recognized. Thank you. Do you know if they qualify in any other states or if that's a
Bills Discussed
| Bill | Title | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| HB1101 | TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED TO PETITION A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MEET. | 7 |
| HB1342 | PERMITTING NONIMMIGRANTS LEGALLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION TO BE A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT … | 5 |
| HB1104 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS. | 5 |
| SB35 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TUITION BENEFITS FOR SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD; AND TO ALLOW A … | 4 |
| HB1102 | TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAINING ON SCHOOL SAFETY AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE FOR BOARD MEMBERS; TO STANDARDIZE THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS REPORT; AND … | 4 |
| HB1189 | TO AMEND THE REGULAR SALARY PROCEDURES AND RESTRICTIONS ACT; AND TO ELIMINATE ADDITIONAL SALARY PAYMENTS TO CABINET-LEVEL DEPARTMENT SECRETARIES. | 4 |
| HB1017 | CONCERNING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME; AND TO ADOPT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENTLY. | 3 |
| SB34 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COMPENSATION FOR TEACHERS IN THE NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM. | 3 |
| SB228 | TO MAKE TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO STATUTES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DIVISION OF CORRECTION AND THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION. | 3 |
| SB227 | CONCERNING THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES OF THE PAROLE BOARD, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, AND THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; … | 3 |
| HB1113 | TO AMEND THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS URBAN HOMESTEAD ACT TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOLS ON LAND DONATED BY … | 3 |
| HB1236 | CONCERNING UNIFIED COMMAND OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN AND AROUND THE STATE CAPITOL IN THE EVENT OF A CIVIL DISTURBANCE … | 3 |
| HB1231 | TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDS TO TEACH THE 1619 PROJECT CURRICULUM; AND TO REDUCE FUNDS DISTRIBUTED TO … | 3 |
| HB1029 | TO INCLUDE CERTAIN ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS IN THE TEACHING MATERIALS REGARDING AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL. | 3 |
| HB1170 | TO AMEND THE DATE BY WHICH TEACHERS SHALL DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF SCIENTIFIC READING INSTRUCTION. | 3 |
| HB1172 | TO REQUIRE CERTAIN NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION UPON THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION'S REVIEW OF WAIVERS … | 3 |
| HB1009 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF EXCESS FOOD IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | 3 |
| HB1808 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF UNSANITARY CONDITIONS. | 3 |
| SB83 | TO ADD A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO THE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN STATE LAWS THAT … | 2 |
| HB1103 | TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION. | 2 |
| HB1151 | TO SUSPEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL RATING SYSTEM FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR UNDER § 6-15-2105. | 2 |
| HB1175 | TO AMEND THE CANDIDATE FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITIONS ON SCHOOL BOARDS AND LOCAL BOARDS OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES. | 2 |
| HB1186 | TO CREATE A WAIVER REGARDING THE MINIMUM AGE FOR ENROLLMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOL. | 2 |
| HB1193 | TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO A VACANCY ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | 2 |
| HB1194 | TO ALLOW THE COMMISSIONER OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TO ROUND THE PERCENTAGE CHANGE BETWEEN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A … | 2 |
| HB1200 | TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS REHABILITATION SERVICES FORGIVENESS OF STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM; AND TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY. | 2 |
| HB1332 | TO AMEND ELECTION LAW; TO AMEND PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SCHOOL ELECTION LAW; AND TO AMEND ELECTION NOTICE REQUIREMENTS. | 2 |
| HB1338 | TO AMEND ELECTION LAW; TO AMEND THE PETITION PROCESS TO BE ON THE BALLOT AS A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OR … | 2 |
| HB1356 | TO AMEND THE PROCESS OF EVALUATION OF STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF A REPORT; AND TO RECOMMEND … | 2 |
| HR1008 | TO CONGRATULATE THE CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SCHOOLS WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON BEING NAMED PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS. | 2 |