Representative Steve Hollowell

Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development (House) — Jan. 13, 2021 (2:26)

District 49, which covers parts of Cross County, St. Francis County, and Monroe County, so it's a lot of agri in my area, so, and this is my second term on this committee, so I'm glad to be here.

Public Transportation (House) — April 8, 2025 (8:47)

person to haul their equipment so this just transfer lets the hauler get the permit instead of the dealer the dealer can also be the hauler but he can also hire an outside hauler to haul his equipment also that's all it does changes one word

Public Transportation (House) — April 8, 2025 (8:32)

hollowell district 37 i have a bill here at senate bill 496 it just changes one word it changes the word dealer to hauler this is like a farm equipment dealer sometimes they hire another

Meeting — April 9, 2025 (6:01:58)

Equipment dealers have LLCs that haul their equipment, so they will be able to get the permit instead of the dealer. So that's all it does, it changes that. So I appreciate

Meeting — April 9, 2025 (6:01:41)

bill. Thank you Mr. Speaker, colleagues. This is just a small little bill to amend the law concerning the issuance of a permit for special cargo transported by farm machinery equipment. And they're just changing the word from dealer to hauler. A lot of these

House Management — April 24, 2024 (0:49)

the state championship once before, but this is her second time. That's great. All right, any questions from the

House Management — April 24, 2024 (0:10)

your district. Representative Steve Hollowell, District 37. I have a resolution that is to recognize the Mark Tree High School Indian basketball team as the 23-24 Class A-1 basketball state champions and to recognize Coach Barbara Wilburn Covington her accomplishments as the head basketball coach

Girls State — May 29, 2025 (36:48)

the very future of our nation. Thank you. Are there

Girls State — May 29, 2025 (36:18)

There is no financial cost for being able to certify students as it is sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Education, the Arkansas Foreign Language Teachers Association, and the Arkansas teachers of English to speakers of other languages. Together through reframing communication, celebrating achievement, and informing students of lifelong benefits, we can reshape how ESL is viewed and experienced. Representatives, this is not merely an education policy. It is a matter of identity, confidence, and opportunity. This affects real children, real students,

Girls State — May 29, 2025 (35:48)

dynamics. ESL students often face discrimination, stereotyping, and a loss of social status as a result of the negative stigma associated with the label. The goal of the bill is to reframe the perception of the ESL program by promoting bilingualism as a strength, not a barrier. We must help students, families, and educators recognize the cultural, cognitive, and professional advantages of being multilingual and embed this perspective into everyday curriculum and school culture. These reforms are simple and cost effective.

Girls State — May 29, 2025 (35:17)

second language. For those unfamiliar, ESL provides a language support to students whose primary language is not English. While its intent is to foster academic success, an abundance of research, including my own, reveals that the current structure of the ESL program may inadvertently foster harmful self-perceptions among students. These include feelings of inferiority, isolation, and the mistaken belief that they are less intelligent than their peers. This is due in part to the way the program separates students from mainstream classrooms, reinforcing an us versus them

Girls State — May 29, 2025 (34:56)

sign up for it. So it's kind of long and I'm sorry. Hello, esteemed representatives. In an ever evolving and increasingly interconnected world, the ability to speak more than one language is no longer a luxury. is a necessity. Today I am proposing a bill centered on a crucial issue in our educational system, particularly relevant to Arkansas, the English as a

Girls State — May 29, 2025 (34:46)

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I actually was supposed to explain this one and then I didn't know how to

Girls State — May 29, 2025 (17:09)

When these programs fail due to financial mismanagement, it damages trust and harms the families who depend on them. This bill helps ensure these programs stay strong and accessible. Thank you, Madam

Girls State — May 29, 2025 (16:33)

resources were left without a program they relied on. This bill aims to prevent that. It also includes a provision that ensures if someone is harmed by mismanagement of these funds and they present a legal case against their local government, their legal fees will be fully covered. This bill may seem insignificant in comparison to bigger priorities such as education or infrastructure. Recreational programs are often overlooked, but they play a vital role in community health, youth development, and crime prevention. They offer safe environments, physical and mental wellness, and social engagement, especially for youth in undeserved populations.

Girls State — May 29, 2025 (16:02)

These reports would be presented at public meetings and made it easily accessible to the community. This legislation is about transparency and public trust. I was moved to present this bill after witnessing a situation where a community recreational program, widely used and deeply valued, collapsed due to unclear financial management and conflicts of interest behind the scenes. The result was devastating. the program ended up in debt. Funding disappeared, and families who had invested their time and

Girls State — May 29, 2025 (15:39)

to speak for this bill. Good afternoon, representatives. Today, I'm presenting a bill that requires local governments to release quarterly financial reports on all funding and investments related to recreational programs.

Meeting — May 26, 2026 (31:47)

the age restriction um the reason why we are trying to implement the 21 year old um to be able to sell is because um that's just an extra precaution we're trying to take because after the we sell these fireworks it's no longer on the firework stands rather when it was if you sell it to a minor it's going to like eventually fall back on who sold it so it's just an extra precaution

Meeting — May 26, 2026 (31:43)

are recognized thank you madam speaker while um representative mcclure does have a point about

Legislative Joint Auditing - Educational Institutions — June 4, 2026 (44:46)

Holloway, pardon me again. Yes. Okay, that's all I've