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Bills discussed (49)
| Bill | Title | Sponsor | Status |
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SB1
Act 73
· 4 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 1. Senate Bill 1 by Representative Vaught, an act for the Ark…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SENATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Senate Efficiency | Notification that SB1 is now Act 73 |
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HB1034
· 3 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “Members, Representative Johnson moves that we place House Bill 1034 back”
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AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL … | Joint Budget Committee | Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's … |
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HB1077
Act 127
· 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1077 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF C…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS APPROPRIATION FOR … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1077 is now Act 127 |
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HB1010
Act 119
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1010 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF COMM…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION APPROPRIATION FOR THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1010 is now Act 119 |
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HB1011
Act 120
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…read the bills for the third time. House19 House bill 1010, house bill 1011,”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF CORRECTION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1011 is now Act 120 |
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HB1055
Act 126
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “Housevi 1017, Houseville 1018 Housevi 1024 house bill 1055 house bill 1077. pray the machine madam clerk Members your…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD APPROPRIATION FOR THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1055 is now Act 126 |
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HB1098
Act 128
· 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…with some members about my request yesterday to vote no on House Bill 1098. I want to clarify any misunderstanding. And as I said yest…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - STATE PARKS AND TOURISM … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1098 is now Act 128 |
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HB1103
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “committee on Revent taxx to whom was referred house bill 1103 begley report the same consideration and here for time with…”
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TO INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT. | Schulz | Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's … |
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HB1003
Act 27
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…res from the physical session of the 95th General Assembly. House Bill 1003, Act 27. House Bill 1012, Act 28. House Bill 1015, Act 29.…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - STAFF APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL … | House Management | Notification that HB1003 is now Act 27 |
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HB1009
Act 118
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1009 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY APPROPRIATION FO…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1009 is now Act 118 |
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HB1017
Act 121
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1017 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - PROMOTION BOARDS…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - PROMOTION BOARDS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1017 is now Act 121 |
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HB1018
Act 122
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1018 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNI…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1018 is now Act 122 |
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HB1020
Act 123
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1020 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROP…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1020 is now Act 123 |
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HB1023
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1023 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SECRETARY'S O…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SECRETARY'S OFFICE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 … | Joint Budget Committee | Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's … |
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HB1024
Act 124
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1024 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM -…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - DIVISION OF HERITAGE APPROPRIATION … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1024 is now Act 124 |
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HB1039
Act 41
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “House Bill 1039, Act 41. House Bill 1040, Act 42. House bill 1042, Act 43.…”
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AN ACT FOR THE NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1039 is now Act 41 |
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HB1041
Act 125
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1041 AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 202…”
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AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1041 is now Act 125 |
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HB1053
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1053 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK APPROP…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL … | Joint Budget Committee | Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's … |
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HR1018
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1018 M. McElroy TO RECOGNIZE THE BARTON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS BOYS'…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE BARTON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 2A … | M. McElroy | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1023
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1023 Puryear TO CONGRATULATE MR. JUSTIN TATE ON HIS ACCOMPLISHME…”
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TO CONGRATULATE MR. JUSTIN TATE ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS. | Puryear | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1024
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1024 Puryear TO RECOGNIZE THE ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL ELKS AS THE 202…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL ELKS AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS. | Puryear | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1025
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1025 Richmond TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LADY TIGERS…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AS THE 2025 CLASS 3A … | Richmond | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1026
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1026 Richmond TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS AS T…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS AS THE 2025 CLASS 3A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS. | Richmond | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1027
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1027 John Carr TO RECOGNIZE THE ROGERS HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL WAR…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE ROGERS HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL WAR EAGLES AS THE 2025 6A BOYS SOCCER … | John Carr | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1033
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1033 F. Allen TO RECOGNIZE THE PARKVIEW ARTS AND SCIENCES MAGNET…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE PARKVIEW ARTS AND SCIENCES MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS … | F. Allen | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1035
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1035 McCullough TO RECOGNIZE THE LITTLE ROCK HALL HIGH SCHOOL BO…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE LITTLE ROCK HALL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS … | McCullough | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1036
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1036 Dalby TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF…”
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TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TEXARKANA, INC. ON MAY 19, 2026. | Dalby | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1037
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1037 Pearce TO PROCLAIM APRIL 21, 2026, AS ARKANSAS LINEWORKER A…”
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TO PROCLAIM APRIL 21, 2026, AS ARKANSAS LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND … | Pearce | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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SB14
Act 75
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB14 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION APPR…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB14 is now Act 75 |
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SB19
Act 76
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB19 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL APPROPRIATIO…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB19 is now Act 76 |
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SB2
Act 74
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB2 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - A…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB2 is now Act 74 |
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SB22
Act 77
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB22 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF C…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB22 is now Act 77 |
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SB26
Act 78
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB26 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB26 is now Act 78 |
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SB32
Act 79
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB32 AN ACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS - COURT…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS - COURT PERSONNEL APPROPRIATION FOR THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB32 is now Act 79 |
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SB42
Act 80
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB42 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB42 is now Act 80 |
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SB52
Act 81
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB52 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION APPROPRI…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB52 is now Act 81 |
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SB53
Act 82
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB53 AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORN…”
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AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB53 is now Act 82 |
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SB60
Act 83
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB60 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION REAPPROP…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB60 is now Act 83 |
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SB61
Act 84
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB61 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REAPPROPRIATION.”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB61 is now Act 84 |
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SB62
Act 85
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB62 AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REAPPROPRIA…”
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AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB62 is now Act 85 |
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SB64
Act 86
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB64 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMEN…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB64 is now Act 86 |
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SB65
Act 87
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB65 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - OFFICE OF STATE TECHNOLOGY REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB65 is now Act 87 |
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SB66
Act 88
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB66 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - BUILDING AUTHORITY DIVISION REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB66 is now Act 88 |
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SB68
Act 89
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB68 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF WORKFOR…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB68 is now Act 89 |
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SB69
Act 90
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB69 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DIVISION OF AGRICUL…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB69 is now Act 90 |
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SB70
Act 91
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB70 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REAPPROPRIATION.”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB70 is now Act 91 |
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SB71
Act 92
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB71 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - STATE INSURANCE DEP…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB71 is now Act 92 |
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SB72
Act 93
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB72 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC D…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REAPPROPRIATION. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB72 is now Act 93 |
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SB74
Act 94
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB74 AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF APPROVED…”
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AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF APPROVED CLAIMS. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB74 is now Act 94 |
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Speaker 6
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I invite the members, press, staff, and members to come to the office.
and guests in the galleries to stand and be led in prayer by pastor richard hamlin senior pastor faith baptist church of cabot remain standing for the pledge of allegiance
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to be led by representative lane gene let's pray heavenly father god we remember the days of nehemiah today when the people your people faced a colossal building project surrounded by enemies out of that situation gave birth to this immortal expression they built with the sword and the trowel
the sword on one hip a trowel in their hand this legislative body knows this feeling well because they constantly build and they must constantly defend themselves after a while God it all begins to feel like a battle and while the sword is effective it can never be a trial and so I pray over this body today that you'd help them to remember
that there is a building project to be done here and that as in the days of Nehemiah He would strengthen their hands for this good work. And I pray it in Jesus' name. Amen.
Speaker 10
14:55
To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which we stand, one nation, under God, indivisible, with the liberty and justice for all.
Thank you, Brother Hamlin. members please indicate your presence by pressing your yellow present button prepare the machine madam clerk
as everyone indicated their presence cast up the ballot with 96 members present chair sees a quorum do i have any requests for leave
Representative Brian S. Evans
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15:59
representative hope duke for what purpose you're recognized leave for representative kendra moore is leave granted for representative Kendra Moore. So ordered. Representative Robin Lundstrom for what purpose? Leave. You're
recognized. Leave for Jack Ladyman. Is leave granted for Representative Jack Ladyman? So ordered. Any other requests? Representative Kavanaugh for what purpose?
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
Unverified
16:32
You're recognized. Leave for Representative Sonya Barker. Is
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
16:35
leave granted for Representative Sonya Barker? So ordered. Representative Andrew Collins for what purpose? Leave. You're recognized. Leave for Representative Springer. Is leave granted for Representative Joy Springer? So ordered.
Representative Mike Holcomb moves that we dispense of the reading of the previous day's journal. No
objection. So ordered. Madam Clerk, any reports from select committees? No. Any reports standing committees you're recognized mr. speaker rear committee
Speaker 27
17:07
on revenue tax to whom was referred house bill 1103 begley report the same consideration here for term with the same recommendation that it do pass respectfully submitted representative kavanaugh chair madam clerk any executive communications please read
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17:19
the letter from the governor to the speaker of the house dear mr
Chair
Unverified
17:28
speaker this is to inform you that on april 22nd 2026 i reviewed and approved the following measures from the physical session of the 95th General Assembly. House Bill 1003, Act 27. House Bill 1012, Act 28. House Bill 1015, Act 29. House Bill 1019, Act 30. House Bill 1021, Act 31. House Bill 1025, Act 32. House Bill 1026, Act 33. House Bill 1027, Act 34. House Bill 1028, Act 35. House Bill 1029, Act 36. House Bill 1030, Act 37. House Bill 1031, Act 38. House Bill 1032, Act 39. House Bill 1038, Act 40.
House Bill 1039, Act 41. House Bill 1040, Act 42. House bill 1042, Act 43. House bill 1043, Act 44. House bill 1044, Act 45. House bill 1045, Act 46. House bill 1046, Act 47. House bill 1047, Act 48. House bill 1049, Act 49. House bill 1056, Act 50. House bill 1057, Act 51. House bill 1058, Act 52. House bill 1059, Act 53. House bill 1061, Act 54. House bill 1063, Act 55. House bill 1067, Act 56. House bill 1069, Act 57. House bill 1070, Act 58. House bill 1071, Act 59. House bill 1072.
Act 60, House Bill 1074, Act 61, House Bill 1075, Act 62, House Bill 1076, Act 63, House Bill 1079, Act 64. Sincerely, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor of Arkansas. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Members at this
time, I would ask you to rise as we recognize several guests that we have here with us today. I'll start
with in the back of the chamber. We have today Corporal Trey Keller from the Highway Patrol Administration and Sergeant Channing Sanders from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
They are our officers of the day. Gentlemen, thank you for your service to the great state of Arkansas. We have with us guest of Representative Andrew Collins today, our doctor of the day, Dr. Catherine Baltz, an
ophthalmologist from here in Little Rock. Thank you,
doctor. Serving alongside Dr. Balz today, we have our favorite nurse, Ms. Lee Fazio.
Ms. Lee, thank you for your service to the house. Members, before you sit down and before we move to recognition of several other guests, I want
to ask Representative Mike Holcomb, would you step outside and ask Ms. Betsy Ritchie to please come into the house chamber? Members,
if you'll direct your attention to the back of the chamber,
just stepping into the chamber, we have Ms. Betsy Ritchie. She
is a very familiar face to many of us, mostly because of that big smile that she always has. So warm, so welcoming. She and her husband, Carl, have served us very, very well for many years, and in case you missed all of the treats out front this morning, we're celebrating a little bit early today because Ms. Betsy will turn 80 this coming Saturday. Ms. Betsy, happy birthday.
Ms. Betsy, thank you so much for the service that you and Mr. Carl provide to this house body. Greatly appreciated. Thank you, members. You may be seated.
Members, I'm going to go to the blue calendar. Representative Vaught moves that we adopt all resolutions listed on the consent calendar. Without objection, the resolutions are approved and adopted, and let the journal reflect that all resolutions receive more than 51 votes and were properly approved and adopted by this body. Now, we are fortunate today, as you have just adopted these resolutions formally, that some of these groups that have been honored earlier this week are actually here in attendance with us
today. Representative Marcus Richman, I believe you have some guests here today.
You are recognized to rise and introduce
Representative Marcus E. Richmond
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22:00
your guest. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm lucky to be here today to be able to recognize, first of all,
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the Mansfield Lady Tigers volleyball team, the 2025 state champions. Would you please stand up? The team is led by Coach Kaylee Piles,
Representative Marcus E. Richmond
Unverified
22:32
and they have won the last five out of six state championships in Arkansas.
Representative Brian S. Evans
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22:38
Thank you. Representative Richmond, did you
Representative Marcus E. Richmond
Unverified
22:52
have another group here today? I certainly do. And, again, it's no surprise, coming from a district of champions, District 52, we've also got the Mansfield State, 2025, State Football Champions here, the first one that they've got, and they're led by Coach Whit Overton.
And I'll just say a couple of things about them right quick. They won 14 games. They set a scoring record of, I believe, 659 points this year. And in the championship game, they rushed for, I believe, was 459 yards in that single game, setting a new record there. They didn't only win, they dominated. Men, please stand up. Thank you very much.
Representative John Carr, I believe you have some guests here with us today. You're recognized to introduce your guests in the
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honor that they have received. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's an honor and a privilege to recognize Rogers. This year we had six state championships between Rogers and Heritage. Today, in the West Gallery, we have the women's wrestling team and the men's golf team. These students are hardworking and dedicated. I'm very proud of them. Go Mounties!
Representative Brian S. Evans
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24:22
Members, I think I've not spotted her, but I did receive a note. We have a special guest here with us today. We have
Ms. Tammy Pierce, the wife of Representative Shad Pierce. She's here somewhere. Please make Ms. Tammy welcome here today.
Representative Chad Perrier, I believe you have some guests in the
Representative Chad Puryear
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25:06
North Gallery. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would also like to include Representative James Eaton in this recognition without objection. Recognized. Mr. Justin Tate has had many accomplishments throughout his career in Arkansas Special Olympics. We're here to recognize his most recent achievement. He will be representing Arkansas in the final leg of the Special Olympics USA Torch Run
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25:26
that will be held in Minnesota this year. Justin, we're very proud of you, and he's in the North Gallery,
so you can stand up. Members, I'd like to just add to that, as I've talked with Representative Prairie, Representative
Eaton, I'm very familiar with the many accomplishments and the many sacrifices
that Justin and his family have
offered up so graciously all over the state of Arkansas, representing us, being ambassadors for our state. And we're honored to have them here today and
very thankful for Representative Prairie and Representative Eaton, who have them here as their guests today. So one more round of applause for this family, please. While
you're focused on the North Gallery,
I think we have Ms. Dogwood Teen 2026 here today. Guest of Representative Matt Duffield, we have Ms. Michaela Harrell, accompanied by her father, Jimmy Harrell. Members, you may be seated. Representative Dolly Henley,
you're recognized. Point of personal preference, please. You're recognized
Representative Dolly Henley
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27:15
Mr. Speaker, members, there seems to be uncertainty with some members about my request yesterday to vote no on House Bill 1098. I want to clarify any misunderstanding. And as I said yesterday, I met with leadership of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to explain my concerns and requests. I've known the secretary for many years and respect him and support him.
And I support Parks Heritage and Tourism, Arkansas's number two industry behind agriculture. When I left that meeting at his office, I did not have a yes or a no to my request or a commitment. I did expect a phone call the next day with a yes or a no after his research and consideration. I did not get that follow-up call until this morning, and it was not the answers I wanted.
I had no intention to mislead you as members of this house. Please accept my sincere apology if you feel like I misled you in any way. It was certainly not my intention. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative Perrier, while you're
standing, I believe you have another group that has entered into the House chamber.
Representative Chad Puryear
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28:59
You recognize and introduce your group. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On the East Gallery, we have the Elkins Elks football team, and we're here to recognize them for their first ever 4A state championship. They defeated their opponent 31-14 at War Memorial Stadium. And one interesting fact about that, they revenged their one loss of the season to get that title. So with that, we appreciate you guys coming.
Thank you, members. All right, members, the morning hour has ended. We'll now go to the red calendar.
Chair
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30:01
Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 1. Senate Bill 1 by Representative Vaught, an act for the Arkansas Senate appropriation
for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Rep. Vaught, you're
recognized to present Senate Bill 1. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Representative DeAnn Vaught
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30:13
Well, the Senate passed our appropriation, so I'm asking for a good vote that we could pass their appropriation. Rep. Vaught has explained the
bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill, for the bill? Rep. Vaught is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 1.
Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Has everyone voted? Members, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. With a vote of 90 yeas, one nay, and one present, you have passed the bill and the emergency clause. Members, we're now going to move to the yellow budget calendar.
Members, Representative Johnson moves that we place House Bill 1034 back
on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
Without objection, Madam Clerk, please read Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1034. Amendment No. 1 to House
Bill 1034. Representative Johnson, you're recognized to explain the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, this is the amendment for the Treasury Office of State
Appropriation. This is the amendment that was hotly debated in Joint Budget Committee, a lot of discussion around this. It settled on a 10% increase for salaries for the Secretary of State. That was a marked decrease from the original request. The secretary was there to answer questions, and it came out of Joint Budget Committee.
It's here now for a vote here on the floor. So if there are
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any specific questions about it, I'd happy
to try to answer them. Otherwise, I'd appreciate your vote. Representative Pilkington, for what purpose? You're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative Johnson, in this amendment, or even in the whole appropriation, is there anything that specifies how much certain individuals or group can receive a raise. I know that we're only doing a 10% increase in this budget, but obviously there are concerns about certain people of the staff getting 38% raises, $40,000 worth of raises,
and I think that was a lot of concern. Are there any safeguards in this to make sure that that's not happening, that some people in the office are receiving disproportionate raises? Sure. My understanding is that the discretion
of the secretary to decide how that money is allotted. I see no further
questions. Appreciate your vote. Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment or the
amendment? Representative Johnson is closed for the amendment.
The question before the House is the adoption of Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1034. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed nay. No. The no's have it. The amendment has not been adopted. Representative Johnson, you are recognized to present the budget calendar.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So, members, if you'll go to your yellow calendar.
We're going to try to batch some of these again today. We're going to start with the House bills. House bills 1009 all the way down through House bill 1077. These are all general appropriations. There are increases in appropriation in the Department of Corrections and also the Secretary of State. These are for added positions related to the pay plan. There are no other appropriation increases. Happy to answer any questions, and if members are standing to pull those out, let us know, and we'll work that out too.
Representative Hope Duke
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Representative Duke, for what purpose? You're recognized. Can we pull out House Bill 1023 and House Bill 1053 from that
batch? We will pull House Bill 1023 and House Bill 1053 from the batch. Representative Brooks, for what purpose? Question. You're recognized. I'd like to request
Representative Keith Brooks
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to pull House Bill 1041 from the batch for a separate vote.
We will pull House Bill 1041 out for a separate vote.
Representative McCollum, for what purpose? You're recognized. I'd like to
Representative Austin McCollum
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request House Bill 1020 be pulled out of the batch for a separate vote. House
Bill 1020 will be removed from the batch. Anyone else?
All in. Representative Johnson. Representative Long, for what purpose? You're recognized. Would you please
Representative Wayne Long
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pull out SB 26? That's not in the batch.
We'll get to that one here in just a little bit. Representative Beatty, for what purpose? Request. You're
Representative Howard M. Beaty, Jr.
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recognized. House Bill 1098, I asked for you to pull that out for a separate vote.
I think we owe that. That's not in the batch, but we will make note of
that and vote on that separately. Thank you. Anyone else? Representative Johnson, if you would, please restate the bills that are
in the batch. Members, the bills in the batch now are House Bill 10-09, 10-10, 10-11, 10-17, 10-18, 10-24, 10-55, and 10-77.
These are the ones in the batch. These are all general appropriations. Madam Clerk, read the bills for the third
Chair
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time. House Bill 1009, House Bill 10-10, House Bill 10-11, House Bill 10-17, House Bill 10-18, House Bill 10-24, House Bill 10-55, House Bill 10-77. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
members your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause of each bill in the batch so everyone voted cast up the ballot a vote of 92 yay zero nay and two present you have
passed the bill and the emergency clause of each bill in
the batch Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1020
House Bill 1022 1020 House Bill 1020 Representative Johnson, you're recognized Explain the bill Thank you, Mr. Speaker Members,
this is the appropriation for the Arkansas Department of Transportation Happy to answer any questions on the appropriation
seeing none appreciate a good question yes no the only increases no there's no increase in this appropriation correct if there are no other questions then your one vote is for the bill in the emergency clause appreciate a good vote thank you
representative johnson has explained the bill would anyone like to speak against the bill for the bill representative johnson is closed for the bill question before the house is the passage of house bill 1020 prepare the machine madam clerk members your
one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause
has everyone voted has everyone voted cast up the ballot by vote of 88 yeas two nay and five present you have passed the bill and the emergency clause madam clerk please read house bill 1023 house bill 1023
Representative Johnson you're recognized to present the bill thank you Mr. Speaker this is an act for the Department of the Human Services Secretary's
office appropriation there is no increase in this appropriation happy to answer any questions seeing none appreciate a good vote your one
vote is for the bill and the emergency clause thank you Representative Johnson has explained the bill
would anyone like to speak against the bill for the bill Representative Johnson you are recognize close for
the bill. Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. Question before the House is the passage of House Bill 1023. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. By vote of 68 yeas, 19 nay, and 8 present, the bill has failed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1041. House Bill
1041. Representative Johnson, you're recognized to explain the bill. Members, this is
the appropriation for the Secretary of State. This does have an increase in appropriation, but it's related to the five positions we added through an amendment
for the increased security of the Rockefeller Building. There's no other increases in the appropriation. Happy to answer any
other questions. Seeing none, I appreciate your vote. Remember, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause.
Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill, for the bill? Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of House Bill 1041. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
Members, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone
voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. A vote of 88 yea, 3 nay, and 4 present. You've passed the bill and the emergency clause. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1053. House Bill 1053.
Representative Johnson, you're recognized to explain the bill. Members, House Bill 1053, this is the
appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
The only change in their appropriation is related to the performance fund plan. Happy to answer any other questions. Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote. Thank you.
Your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak
against the bill, for the bill? Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. Question before the House is the passage of House Bill 1053. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. By a vote of 60 yea, 21 nay, and 11 present, the bill has failed. Madam Clerk, please read House
Bill 1098. House Bill 1098. Representative Johnson, you're recognized. Members, House Bill 1098 is a reappropriation for an ongoing capital improvement project with
the Parks and Recreation, so this is just to allow them to finish up the project that we've already approved in the prior budget.
Seeing no questions, appreciate a good vote. Your one vote is for the bill and the
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emergency clause. Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill? Representative Johnson is closed for
the bill. Question before the House is the passage of House Bill 1098. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Members,
your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted?
Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. By vote of 92 yea, 0 nay, and 3 present, you have passed the bill on the emergency clause. Representative Johnson, you are recognized.
Members, we're now going to take up some Senate bills, and what we're trying to do is make sure we take up the general appropriations separate from the reappropriations, and then taking those up separate from the supplementals, because those are different things. So just to make sure you're clear on what we're doing, starting with Senate Bill 2, Senate Bill 2 all the way down through Senate Bill 53.
These are all general appropriations. And then Senate Bill 74 is also a general appropriation. Aside from the institutes of higher education, which have changes in their appropriation relating to their performance, there are no other increases in appropriations
in those bills. Representative Johnson, if you would, restate the bills that
are in the batch. This is Senate Bill 2. Senate Bill 14, Senate Bill 19, Senate Bill 22, Senate Bill 26,
Senate Bill 32, Senate Bill 42, Senate Bill 52, Senate Bill 53, and Senate Bill 74. Representative Duke,
for what purpose? At request. You're recognized. Can we pull
Representative Hope Duke
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out Senate Bill 26 from the batch? We'll
pull Senate Bill 26 from the batch. Vote on that separately. Representative Kavanaugh, for what purpose?
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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Request. If we could pull out SB2 and SB14 for a separate vote.
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We will pull Senate Bill 2, Senate Bill 14 from the batch. Any others? Madam Clerk, read the bills for
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the third time. Sen. Bill 19, Sen. Bill 22, Sen. Bill 32, Sen. Bill 42, Sen. Bill 52, Sen. Bill 53.
Sen. Bill 74. Care of the machine, Madam Clerk. Members, your one vote is for the bill
in the emergency clause of each bill in the batch. As everyone voted cast up the ballot a vote of 95 yay, 0 nay, and 0 present. You've passed the bill and the emergency clause of each bill in the batch.
Madam Clerk please read Senate Bill 2. Senate Bill 2. Representative Johnson you're recognized. Thank you Mr. Speaker. 2 is the appropriation within the Department of Finance and Administration for their assessment coordination division. This is no increase in their appropriation. Happy to answer any questions. Seeing none, I appreciate
a good vote. Thank you. Your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill, for the
bill? Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 2. Prepare the machine,
Representative Brian S. Evans
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Madam Clerk. members your one vote is for the bill in the emergency clause
of each everyone voted everyone voted cast up the
ballot a vote of 88 yeas four nay and three present
you've passed the bill in the emergency clause Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 14 Senate Bill
14 Representative Johnson, you're recognized to explain the bill Members, this is the appropriation for the Game and Fish Commission Again, no increase in this appropriation Happy to
answer any questions Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote Everyone votes for the bill on the emergency clause Thank
you Representative Johnson has explained the bill Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill?
Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 14. Prepare the machine,
Madam Clerk. Members, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency
clause. Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot.
A vote of 88 yeas, 4 nay, and 2 present. You've passed the bill and the emergency clause.
Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 26. Senate Bill
26. Representative Johnson, you're recognized. Members, this is the appropriation for University of Central Arkansas on Conway. They actually,
I believe, had a decrease in their appropriation. If there's any questions, please let me know. Seeing no questions, I appreciate a good vote. You want to vote just for the
bill and the emergency clause. Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained
the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? for the bill. Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. The question before
the House is the passage of Senate Bill 26. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Members, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Everyone voted? cast up the ballot a vote of 82 yay 7
nay and 5 present you pass the bill and the emergency clause representative Johnson you're recognized members the
next group we're going to batch are all reappropriation bills they're all Senate reappropriation bills so starting with Senate bill 60 we're going to batch Senate Bill 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66. 69 is a supplemental. We'll take that up separately. We're going to batch 70, 71, and 72. 68 we're batching two. Yeah, everything but 69, we're taking up 69 separate. Representative Duke, for what
purpose request you're recognized can we pull
Representative Hope Duke
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out Senate bill 72 bill 72 will
be removed from the batch representative Andrew Collins for what purpose request you're recognized Senate bill 68 please
Representative Brian S. Evans
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68 will be removed from the batch. Any others?
Any others that need to be removed from the batch? Not Madam Clerk, read the bills
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for the third time. Senate Bill 60, Senate Bill 61, Senate Bill 62, Senate Bill 64, Senate Bill 65, Senate Bill 66, Senate Bill 70, Senate Bill 71. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
Representative Brian S. Evans
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members your one vote is for the bill and the
emergency clause of each bill in the batch everyone voted cast up the ballot the vote of 94 yay zero nay and one present you have passed the bill and the emergency clause of each bill in the batch madam clerk please read senate bill 68. Senator Johnson, you're
recognized. Members, this is a reappropriation for the Division of Workforce Services within Commerce. Seeing no questions. Appreciate a good vote. We have a question. Representative Dobby,
for what purpose? You're recognized. Does this bill
Representative Carol Dalby
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take all those workforce services from around the state and centralize it into Little Rock that we keep hearing about? I don't believe that's what this
bill does. I believe this is just a re-appropriation for an ongoing capital project they have. We already proved it last time. We're just re-appropriating the money for this time because they haven't finished the project.
Thank you. See you, no further questions. Appreciate your vote. Remember, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Thank
you. Senator Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill, for the bill? Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 68. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. members your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause everyone voted cast up the ballot
the vote of 93 a zero nay and two present you pass the bill and the emergency clause madam clerk please read senate bill 69 Senate Bill 69. Representative Johnson,
you're recognized. Members, Senate Bill 69 is a supplemental. This is for a project that the University of Arkansas has to build a new food science building. It does not draw on any general revenue. It's just adjusting their appropriation for money they have to build this building. Happy to take any questions.
Seeing no questions, I appreciate a good vote. You want to vote us for the bill and
the emergency clause. Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill, for the bill? Representative Johnson is closed for the bill.
Representative Brian S. Evans
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The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 69. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Members, your one vote is for the bill in the emergency clause. Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted?
Cast up the ballot. The vote of 92 yea, 0 nay, and 3 present.
You've passed the bill in the emergency clause. Madam Clerk, please read
Senate Bill 72. Senate Bill 72. Representative Johnson, you're recognized. Members, this is a reappropriation for an ongoing capital improvement project within the Arkansas Economic Development Commission under the Department of Commerce Appropriation. Seeing no questions, appreciate a good vote. Everyone votes for the bill in the emergency clause.
Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill, for the bill? Representative Johnson is
closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 72. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Members,
your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted?
Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. By vote of 82 yea, 10 nay, and 3 present, you've passed the bill and the emergency clause. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 74. Excuse me,
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that was in the batch. Representative Meeks, for what purpose? Motion.
Representative Stephen Meeks
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I'll hear your motion. So, Mr. Speaker, I've gotten a request from a couple of our colleagues to do the original adjourn motion one last time before the end of the fiscal session, and I'm going to be out Monday or Tuesday with the planetarium, so here we go. After the announcements, reading the bills, transferring the bills, placing the calendars on the desk, members amending their own bills with their own amendments, members withdrawing their own bills, finalizing resolutions, reading communications, and any committee reports, I move we adjourn until 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon.
that is definitely a proper motion it is non-debatable all those in favor say aye Opposed nay? The ayes
Representative Brian S. Evans
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have it. Do I have any committee announcements? Any committee announcements? Seeing none.
Representative DeAnn Vaught
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Representative Vaught, for what purpose? Announcement. You're recognized. We'll be having House Management 15 minutes upon adjournment. Also, today is the very last day for you to turn in any resolutions, okay? So if you've got a resolution for a school next week, today is your last day to get it done. Thank you, Mr. Smith. House Management will be 15 minutes upon adjournment on
Representative Brian S. Evans
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Monday. On Monday, yes, sir. Any other committee announcements?
Seeing none, the desk will remain open as needed for the reading of the bills. And upon completion of the items named in the adjourned resolution, the House will be adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday.
Agenda
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
SB1 Senate AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS SENATE
Efficiency APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HR1018 M. McElroy TO RECOGNIZE THE BARTON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1023 Puryear TO CONGRATULATE MR. JUSTIN TATE ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
HR1024 Puryear TO RECOGNIZE THE ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL ELKS AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1035 McCullough TO RECOGNIZE THE LITTLE ROCK HALL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1025 Richmond TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AS THE 2025 CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1026 Richmond TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS AS THE 2025 CLASS 3A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1027 John Carr TO RECOGNIZE THE ROGERS HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL WAR EAGLES AS THE 2025 6A BOYS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1033 F. Allen TO RECOGNIZE THE PARKVIEW ARTS AND SCIENCES MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1036 Dalby TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TEXARKANA, INC. ON MAY 19, 2026.
HR1037 Pearce TO PROCLAIM APRIL 21, 2026, AS ARKANSAS LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND TO COMMEND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE ARKANSAS AS UTILITY LINEWORKERS.
Point of Personal Privilege
HB1034 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
Bills and their Emergency Clauses to be considered which have been introduced by Joint Budget Committee
HB1009 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1010 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1011 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF CORRECTION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1017 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - PROMOTION BOARDS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1018 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1020 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1023 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SECRETARY'S OFFICE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1024 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - DIVISION OF HERITAGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1041 AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1053 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1055 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1077 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
HB1098 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - STATE PARKS AND TOURISM DIVISIONS REAPPROPRIATION.
SB2 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB14 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB19 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB22 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB26 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB32 AN ACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS - COURT PERSONNEL APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB42 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB52 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB53 AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
SB60 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC DEFENDER COMMISSION REAPPROPRIATION.
SB61 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REAPPROPRIATION.
SB62 AN ACT FOR THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION REAPPROPRIATION.
SB64 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION REAPPROPRIATION.
SB65 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - OFFICE OF STATE TECHNOLOGY REAPPROPRIATION.
SB66 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - BUILDING AUTHORITY DIVISION REAPPROPRIATION.
SB68 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES REAPPROPRIATION.
SB69 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
SB70 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REAPPROPRIATION.
SB71 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT REAPPROPRIATION.
SB72 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REAPPROPRIATION.
SB74 AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF APPROVED CLAIMS.
Motion to Adjourn
Announcements
Adjournment
Documents
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Speakers
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Representative Lee Johnson Chair
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Speaker 8
Speaker 10
Representative Brian S. Evans
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Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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Speaker 30
Chair
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Representative Marcus E. Richmond
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Speaker 48
Speaker 54
Representative Chad Puryear
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Representative Dolly Henley
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Representative DeAnn Vaught
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Representative Aaron Pilkington Chair
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Representative Hope Duke
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Representative Keith Brooks
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Representative Austin McCollum
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Representative Wayne Long
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Representative Howard M. Beaty, Jr.
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Speaker 36
Speaker 125
Representative Carol Dalby
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Representative Stephen Meeks
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