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April 21, 2026 ·1:00 PM ·House Chamber ·34:06
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Bill Title Sponsor Status
HB1055 Act 126 · 5 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1055 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - OFFICE OF EARLY CH…”
 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD APPROPRIATION FOR THE … Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1055 is now Act 126
HB1068 · 5 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1068 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION APP…”
 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. Joint Budget Committee Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's …
HB1077 Act 127 · 5 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…before the house is the adoption of amendment number one to house bill 1077 all those in favor say aye pose nay the ayes have it madam…”
 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS APPROPRIATION FOR … Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1077 is now Act 127
HB1018 Act 122 · 4 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “we place House Bill 1018 on second reading for the purpose of amendment without obje…”
 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
HB1023 · 4 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1023 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SECRETARY'S O…”
 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 …
HB1041 Act 125 · 4 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “moves that we place House Bill 1041 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Withou…”
 AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1041 is now Act 125
HB1036 · 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1036 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2…”
 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. Joint Budget Committee Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's …
HB1060 Act 70 · 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1060 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIB…”
 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 … Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1060 is now Act 70
SB5 Act 65 · 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB5 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - ARKANSAS TOBACCO SETT…”
 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - ARKANSAS TOBACCO SETTLEMENT COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE … Joint Budget Committee Notification that SB5 is now Act 65
HB1024 Act 124 · 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1024 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM -…”
 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - DIVISION OF HERITAGE APPROPRIATION … Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1024 is now Act 124
SB13 Act 66 · 2 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “and the emergency clause madam clerk please read Senate bill 13. p re s”
 AN ACT FOR THE JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE AND DISABILITY COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. Joint Budget Committee Notification that SB13 is now Act 66
HB1001 Act 2 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “the 95th general assembly House Bill 1001, Act 2. Sincerely, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor of Arka…”
 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATION FOR … Evans Notification that HB1001 is now Act 2
HB1009 Act 118 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “your committee on joint budget to whom was referred House Bill 1009, House Bill 1011, House”
 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
HB1011 Act 120 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…ittee on joint budget to whom was referred House Bill 1009, House Bill 1011, House”
 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
HB1016 Act 97 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…e on joint budgetges to whom was referred House16 House1013 House bill 1016 house bill 1033 house bill 1048 house bill 1050 house bill…”
 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1016 is now Act 97
HB1017 Act 121 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…udgetges to whom was referred House Bill109 House Bill1011, House bill 1017 vaguely reporting the same consideration here for the same…”
 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
HB1033 Act 98 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…tges to whom was referred House16 House1013 House bill 1016 house bill 1033 house bill 1048 house bill 1050 house bill 1053 house 1065,…”
 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - REFUND OF LOCAL TAXES … Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1033 is now Act 98
HB1048 Act 99 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…referred House16 House1013 House bill 1016 house bill 1033 house bill 1048 house bill 1050 house bill 1053 house 1065, house spell 107…”
 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL LAW … Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1048 is now Act 99
HB1050 Act 100 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…6 House1013 House bill 1016 house bill 1033 house bill 1048 house bill 1050 house bill 1053 house 1065, house spell 1078 house bill 108…”
 AN ACT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF STATE - AMENDMENT 74 PROPERTY TAX … Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1050 is now Act 100
HB1053 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…e bill 1016 house bill 1033 house bill 1048 house bill 1050 house bill 1053 house 1065, house spell 1078 house bill 1081, house bill 10…”
 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 …
HB1081 Act 104 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…ouse bill 1050 house bill 1053 house 1065, house spell 1078 house bill 1081, house bill 1082,”
 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - OIL AND GAS COMMISSION REAPPROPRIATION. Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1081 is now Act 104
HB1082 Act 105 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…use bill 1053 house 1065, house spell 1078 house bill 1081, house bill 1082,”
 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES REAPPROPRIATION. Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1082 is now Act 105
HB1083 Act 106 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “house bill 1083 house 1084 hospitalspi 1095 Ho10 86 hospital 1087 Ho1088 ho…”
 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY REAPPROPRIATION. Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1083 is now Act 106
HB1094 Act 114 · 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…Ho10 86 hospital 1087 Ho1088 household 1091 House Bill1092 house bill 1094 House1095 house pell 1096 how spelled 1097 house 1098vaguel…”
 AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR STATE TURNBACK FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES BY THE … Joint Budget Committee Notification that HB1094 is now Act 114
SB39 Act 67 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB39 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION FOR…”
 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. Joint Budget Committee Notification that SB39 is now Act 67
SB56 Act 68 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB56 AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - CONTINUING EDUCATION OF L…”
 AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - CONTINUING EDUCATION OF LOCAL OFFICIALS APPROPRIATION FOR … Joint Budget Committee Notification that SB56 is now Act 68

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Chair Unverified 11:30
i invite the members staff pressed and guests in the galleries to stand and be led in prayer by pastor richard hamlin senior pastor faith baptist church of cabot to remain standing for the
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 11:47
pledge of allegiance to be led by representative lane jean
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Speaker 22 11:54
let's pray heavenly father we remember from the Beatitudes that Jesus taught us. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. As we survey our world today you might think Lord that you'd said blessed be the peace breakers instead of peacemakers so in short supply they are. So today I want to pray over this body the words that you gave us in Psalm 34 where you told us to flee from evil and to follow after what is good to seek peace and pursue it here in this body most all of these people are believers and our first allegiance therefore God is to you and I pray that this legislative body might be a place where they seek peace and we pray it in Jesus name Amen I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which we stand, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Representative Tracy Steele Unverified 13:10
Members, please indicate your presence by pushing your yellow present button. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. As everyone indicated their presence. cast up the ballot madam
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 13:52
clerk 98 members present chair sees a quorum there any requests for leave representative lundstrom for what purpose leave for representative ladyman is leave granted for representative jack ladyman so ordered. Representative Mike Holcomb moves that we dispense of the reading of the previous day's journal. No objection, so ordered. Madam
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Chair Unverified 14:17
Clerk, do you have reports from select committees? You are recognized. Mr. Speaker, your committee on joint budget to whom was referred House Bill 1009, House Bill 1011, House Bill 1017, vaguely reporting the same consideration here for the same recommendation that it do pass as amendment number one respectfully submitted representative jean co-chair mr speaker will your committee on joint budget to whom was referred hospital 1006 hospital 1013 hospital 1016 hospital 1033 hospital 1048 hospital 1050 hospital 1053 hospital 1065 hospital 1078 hospital 1081 hospital 1082 hospital 1083 hospital 1084 hospital 1085 hospital 1086 hospital 1087 hospital 1088 hospital 1091 hospital 1092 hospital 1094 hospital 1095 hospital 1096 hospital 1097 hospital 1098 begley report the same consideration here here for the same recommendation that it do pass respectfully submitted representative gene co-chair thank
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 15:07
you madam clerk do you have reports from standing committees any unfinished business any executive communications madam
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Speaker 26 15:15
clerk you're recognized to read executive communications to the speaker of the
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Chair Unverified 15:20
house dear mr speaker this is to inform you that on april 16th 2026 i reviewed and approved the following measures from the fiscal session of
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Speaker 34 15:28
the 95th general assembly House Bill 1001, Act 2. Sincerely, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor of Arkansas.
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Representative Tracy Steele Unverified 15:36
Thank you, Madam Clerk. Members, if you would, I would ask you to please rise. We have several guests that we want to
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Chair Unverified 15:42
recognize today. Very thankful for them being here and for the service that they provide to us here in the House. First, to direct your attention to the back doors of the chamber. We have with us today Trooper First Class Dustin Starkey and Captain Chris Boshie, Highway Patrol Administration and the Arkansas Game and Fish. Would you please welcome them to the House chamber?
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Representative Tracy Steele Unverified 16:14
Members, we are very blessed today also. We actually have two doctors here with us today.
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Chair Unverified 16:18
First, we have Dr. Prasad Padala, a doctor of psychiatry here in Little Rock. He is guest of Representative Ashley Hudson. Please give him an applause and welcome to the house. Someone that I'm very proud to see here today. I'm so grateful for the service that he provides our state. Please make welcome our second doctor of the day, orthopedic surgeon from here in Little Rock, guest of Representative Andrew Collins, Dr. Lowry Barnes from UAMS. Standing in between them, with her big smile on today, we're proud to have our nurse, Ms. Lee Fazio, is here. Members up above me in the North Gallery, we have special guests here today, guest of Representative Vaught. We have Miss Adelaide Weeks with us. Miss Adelaide, would you please wave to everyone and everyone give her a welcome. Adelaide is here welcoming, accompanied here with her mother today. Over in the West Gallery to my right, your left, we have students with the East Initiative here for STEM Day at the Capitol. They are guests of Representative Shad Pierce. Students, would you please stand? Members welcome them to your state capitol. Thank you students for being here. Also we have a very large group over here in the East Gallery here today. These are line workers representing Energy Arkansas, the electric cooperatives of Arkansas, SWEPCO, Oklahoma Energy and Gas and Liberty Utilities, and members, if you'll give me just a little bit of leniency and give me just a moment. I just want to share some words about this group. Gentlemen, if y'all, ladies,
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 18:15
would you all please stand? In Arkansas, there are over 2,100 line workers that show up every day and
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Chair Unverified 18:23
keep your lights on. These dedicated men and women are familiar with technical terms such as goat head, pork chop, and booger wire. Now, what unites them and makes them special is their unwavering commitment and their tireless dedication to providing outstanding service to the electric customers throughout Arkansas. Their dedication drives them to heights of 40, 60 and sometimes as much as 120 feet in the face of challenging conditions such as rain, sleet, bitter cold and extreme heat while being burdened with over 40 pounds of gear. They tirelessly repair and restore systems, transmitting voltage ranging from 13,800 volts to 765,000 votes, sometimes dedicating up to 16 hours a day to take care of us. They work hard every day, and they make sure that when we flip that switch on that the lights come on. This is simply amazing, and on behalf of my colleagues in the Arkansas House of Representatives and members, I would ask you to please thank you, gentlemen and ladies, for your work, for your stepping out in harm's way and for the service that you provide each of us and all three million Arkansans across our great state. Your determination and your grit does not go taken for granted.
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 19:40
We are proud of you. Please give them a welcome applause.
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Chair Unverified 20:04
thank you all members also up in the north gallery we have with us today miss lindsey gray miss jill clark and miss jazlyn jones they're here visiting us today from the council of state governments you probably recognize them. We're happy to have them here with us today. Members, the morning
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Speaker 37 20:24
hour has ended. We'll now go to the yellow
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Chair Unverified 20:39
budget calendar. got representative Johnson teed up over here representative Johnson moves that we place House Bill 1018 on second reading for the purpose of amendment without objection read the amendment number one to House Bill 1018 madam clerk amendment number one to House Bill 1018 representative Johnson you are recognized to
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 21:00
explain the amendment thank you mr. speaker colleagues this is an amendment to the East Arkansas College Community College appropriation And it's just changing a word to align with the new title of chancellor. So the assistant president now becomes the assistant chancellor. Happy to take any questions on that amendment.
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Chair Unverified 21:15
Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote. Representative Johnson has explained the amendment. Anyone would like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment? Representative Johnson is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is the adoption of amendment number one, House Bill 1018. All those in favor say aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it. Representative Johnson moves that we place House Bill 1023 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Without objection, please read Amendment No. 1.
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 21:46
Madam Clerk. Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1023. Representative Johnson, you're recognized to explain the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this is an amendment to the DHS appropriation. This is a resource allocation. It does not create a new position, but it moves the position into the Secretary's office. I'd be happy to answer any questions on that amendment. Seeing
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Chair Unverified 22:09
none, I appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment, Representative Johnson is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is the adoption of Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1023. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. The ayes have it. Representative Johnson moves that we place House Bill 1036. Back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Without objection, read Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1036, Madam Clerk. Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1036. Senator Johnson, you're recognized to explain the amendment. Thank you, Mr.
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 22:46
Speaker. Members, this is an amendment to the Department of Health. The budget is transferring three new positions to the Nursing Board, two RN positions and one APRN position to help support the work of the full independent practice nurse practitioner committee. Happy to answer any questions on the amendment. Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote. thank you. Representative
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Chair Unverified 23:05
Johnson has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? Anyone like to speak for the amendment? Representative Johnson is closed for the amendment. Question before the House, the adoption of amendment number one to House Bill 1036. All those in favor say aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it. Representative Johnson moves that we place House Bill 1041 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Without objection, please read Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1041. Madam Clerk. Amendment No.
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 23:40
1 to House Bill 1041. Representative Johnson, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, this is an amendment to the Secretary of State's appropriation. This is to accommodate five new Capitol Police positions to serve as security for the Winthrop-Rockefeller building that they've been asked to provide security for. Happy to answer any questions on this appropriation amendment. Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote.
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Chair Unverified 23:57
Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment, for the amendment? Representative Johnson is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is the adoption of Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1041. All those in favor say aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it. Representative Johnson moves that we place House Bill 1055 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Without objection, Madam Clerk, please read Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1055. Amendment number one to House Bill 1055. Senator
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 24:36
Johnson, you're recognized. Explain the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is just transferring the early childhood nutrition program from the Department of Education over to the Department of Agra. Happy to answer any questions on that amendment. Seeing none, appreciate
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Chair Unverified 24:49
a good vote. Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? For the amendment, Representative Johnson is closed for the amendment. Question before the House is the adoption of Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1055. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. The ayes have it. Representative Johnson moves that we place House Bill 1068 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Without objection, please read Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1068, Madam Clerk. Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 1068. Representative
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 25:26
Johnson, you're recognized to explain the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is an amendment to the Department of Finance and Administration's appropriation. It's rearranging some positions, eliminating some positions. It's a net result in over $334,000 of decrease in salaries a match, which is good. Also creates the appropriation for the Rural Health Transformation Program. I'd be happy to answer any questions on this amendment. Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Johnson
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Chair Unverified 25:51
has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment or the amendment? representative johnson is closed for the amendment question before the house is the adoption of amendment number one to house bill 1068 all those in favor say aye opposed nay the ayes have it representative johnson moves that we place house bill 1077 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment without objection read amendment number one to house bill 1077 madam clerk Amendment number one to House Bill 1077. Representative Johnson,
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 26:30
you're recognized to explain the amendment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is an amendment to the Department of Human Services. It's eliminating some positions from the county offices. It's a net decrease in salaries of $240,000. Happy to answer any questions.
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Chair Unverified 26:42
Seeing none, appreciate a good 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 1077. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed nay. Aye. The ayes have it. Madam Clerk, please send all amendments to be engrossed. Members, we're going to pass over House Bill 1024 today. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1060. House Bill 1060. Representative Johnson, you're recognized to explain the bill.
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 27:28
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the appropriation for the state library. Happy to answer any questions. Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote. Thank you.
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Chair Unverified 27:38
Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Anyone like to speak for the bill? Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of House Bill 1060. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk.
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 28:07
everyone voted members your one vote is for the bill in the emergency clause cast up the ballot a vote
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Chair Unverified 28:15
of 77 yeas 15 nay and three present you've adopted the bill and the emergency clause Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 5 Senate Bill 5 Representative Johnson,
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 28:29
you're recognized to explain Senate Bill 5 Thank you, Mr. Speaker Members, this is for the appropriation for the Tobacco Settlement Commission within the Department of Health Happy to answer any questions on this appropriation Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote Remember, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause
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Chair Unverified 28:47
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 5. Prepare
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 29:10
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 90 yays, 5 nays, 3
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Chair Unverified 29:22
present. You have adopted the bill and the emergency clause. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 13. Senate Bill 13. Representative
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 29:35
Johnson, you are recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, Senate Bill 13 is the appropriation for the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission. Happy to answer any questions on this appropriation. Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote. Remember, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause.
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Chair Unverified 29:49
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
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 30:00
house is the passage of senate bill 13 prepare the machine madam clerk members your one vote is for the bill in the emergency clause To everyone who voted, cast up the ballot, a vote of
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Chair Unverified 30:19
98 yea, 0 nay, and 0 present, you pass the bill and the emergency clause. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 39. Senate Bill 39. Representative Johnson, you're recognized to explain Senate Bill 39.
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 30:33
Members, this is the appropriation for Arkansas State University. That seems really loud. I don't know how to get this right. This is trying to get the right distance. happy to answer any questions in the arson state university appropriation seeing none appreciate a good vote remember your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause thank
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Chair Unverified 30:55
you representative Johnson has explained the bill would anyone like to speak against the bill for the bill represent Johnson is closed for the bill question before the house is the passage of Senate bill 39. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Members, your one
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 31:08
vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. The vote of 97
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Chair Unverified 31:26
yay, zero nay, zero present. You have passed the bill and the emergency clause. Madam Clerk, please read Senate bill 56. Senate bill 56.
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified 31:40
Representative Johnson you're recognized. Members this is the appropriation for the auditor of state's continuing education appropriation for local offices. So for the continuing education for local offices. Happy to take any questions. Your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Johnson has explained
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Chair Unverified 31:59
the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Anyone like to speak for the bill? Representative Johnson is closed for the bill. Question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 56. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. members your
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 32:28
one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause everyone voted everyone voted cast
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Chair Unverified 32:38
up the ballot by vote of 81 yay 14 nay and 3 present you've adopted the bill and the emergency clause members just while I've got your attention in consultation with staff with BLR with our parliamentarian with the senate we are moving right along at the pace that we have originally laid out we're actually just a little bit ahead
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 33:05
so we are going to take next week's schedule which was originally tuesday wednesday thursday we're going to shift
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Chair Unverified 33:13
that over to monday tuesday wednesday we will most likely we will set a time for monday tomorrow most likely it's going to be somewhere 2 3 o'clock something like that give folks time to drive in on monday we'll take care of business on monday tuesday and if everything
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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified 33:28
goes as planned we will be able to gavel out sine die on wednesday representative meeks for what
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Chair Unverified 33:34
purpose motion please i'll hear your motion pursuant
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Representative Stephen Meeks Unverified 33:39
to house rule 33m i move we adjourn until one o'clock tomorrow afternoon that's
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Chair Unverified 33:44
a proper motion it's non-debatable the desk uh all those in favor say aye opposed nay the ayes have it. Desk will remain open as needed for the reading of the bills and upon completion of the items in the adjourned motion. The House will stand adjourned until 1 p.m. tomorrow. All right, do I have any committee announcements?
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Agenda

Call to Order

11:35
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Prayer

11:52
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Pledge

12:51
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Roll Call

13:13
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HB1018 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

20:47
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HB1023 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SECRETARY'S OFFICE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

21:41
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HB1036 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

22:34
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HB1041 AN ACT FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

23:28
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HB1055 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

24:22
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HB1068 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

25:12
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HB1077 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

26:15
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Bills and their Emergency Clauses to be considered which have been introduced by Joint Budget Committee

HB1024 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE, AND TOURISM - DIVISION OF HERITAGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

HB1060 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

27:21
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SB5 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - ARKANSAS TOBACCO SETTLEMENT COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

28:24
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SB13 AN ACT FOR THE JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE AND DISABILITY COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

29:29
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SB39 AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

30:27
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SB56 AN ACT FOR THE AUDITOR OF STATE - CONTINUING EDUCATION OF LOCAL OFFICIALS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

31:35
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Motion to Adjourn

33:38
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Announcements

Adjournment

33:52
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Speakers

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Representative Brian S. Evans Unverified
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Representative Tracy Steele Unverified
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Representative Lee Johnson Unverified
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