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HR1002
· 8 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1002 Vaught TO AUTHORIZE RECESSES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE…”
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TO AUTHORIZE RECESSES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR THE SENATE, OR BOTH, FOR PERIODS … | Vaught | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HB1002
Act 1
· 6 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…ive Johnson the question before the house is the passage of house bill 1002 prepare the machine madam clerk Remembs your one vote is fo…”
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THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1002 is now Act 1 |
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I invite the members staff press and guests in the galleries to stand and be led in prayer by Representative Matthew shepherd
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
14:10
and remained standing for the pledge of allegiance to be led by Representative Bruce cozart. please join
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
Unverified
14:18
me in prayer dear lord we come to you today we thank you for this beautiful day that you've given us. We thank you lord for the state that we live in and for each person, eachRkansan ward and I just ask that we as we go about the state's business that you would just bless our
actions that you would lead God and direct us. Lord, I pray your continued blessings on our state and our nation. I pray Lord for your guidance for for leaders in all positions Lord and Lord we're mindful of our armed forces around the world that are standing on guard to protect freedom and liberty and Lord I pray your heads of protection around them. Lord, please forgive us of our sins in Jesus' name I pray amen
Speaker 16
15:08
the republic for which it stands Members please indicate your presence by pushing your
yellow present button prepare the machine madam clerk.
everyone indicated their presence castst up the ballot madam clerk 92 members present chair sees a quorum we have any requests for leave Representative Mcgruder for what purpose? leave you're recognized
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
16:19
leave for Representative Barnett is leave granted for Representative Barnett so ordered Representativeri Richardson for what purpose? Leave
Speaker 23
16:28
recognized a request for leave for the honorable representative from district66
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
16:33
Markerry leave granted for Representative Perry so ordered representative Rebeccaburkes for what purpose you're recognized forclin is leave granted for Representative McAlinon so ordered
Representative inn it for what purpose? recognizecogdpresentative
Representative Denise Jones Ennett
Unverified
16:52
Tracyee is leave granted forpresentative Tracy Steele
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
16:54
so ordered Representativealby for what purpose? Leave you're recognized leave forpresentative Henley is leave granted for Representative Henley so ordered do we have any other requests for leave seeing nonepresentative
Mikeoker moves that we dispense with the reading of the previous day's
journal no objection so ordered we have no reports from committees we have any unfinished business or executive communications. none ers will take up first your red calendar Madam Clark, please
read House resolution 1002. resolution 1002 by
Speaker 28
17:45
Representative Vault to authorize recesses of the House
of Representatives or the senate or both for periods of four
consecutive days or longer. walker you're recognized to explain
Representative Steven Walker
Unverified
18:00
the resolution. house resolution 1002 is just authorized recesses of the house for periods of four consecutive days or longer thank you Representative Walker has
explained the resolution would anyone like to speak against the resolution anyone like to speak for the resolution Representative Walker is closed for the resolution
question before the house is the passage of house resolution 1002 all those in favor
say aye pose nay ayes have it congratulations Representative Walker the resolution is adopted. Members we have some
very special guests here with us today want to make sure and recognize
them first would like to recognize our law enforcement officers that are here would you please rise and make them welcome into our house chamber also back over on the left side of the chamber while you're still standing wannan to recognize doctorctor James Hunt he's an anesthesiologist and a pain management physician from LittleRock guests today of Representative Ashley Hudson
Doctor Hunt thank you for being here please make him welcome. Also assisting with Doctor Hunt today you recognize that big smile we have nurse Lee Fazio Miss Lee, thank you for being here with us today thank you members Morning hour has ended
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
19:54
Members will now go to your
yellow budget calendar Madam clerk please read House Bill1002.
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
20:15
Representative Johnson you are recognized to explain the
Representative Lee Johnson
Unverified
20:19
bill thank you Mr Speaker colleagues this is our general appropriation bill we are
constitutionally obliged to pass this bill before taking up any other appropriation bills and I'll be happy to take any questions on this appropriation bill. seeing none that's the speaker to have the clerk read the bill
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
20:39
for the third time madam clerk please read
Speaker 36
20:41
the bill for the third time. House102 one other reminder
Representative Lee Johnson
Unverified
20:46
of your vote is for the bill and the emergency costs
Thank you Representative Johnson the question before the house is the passage of house bill 1002 prepare the machine madam clerk Remembs your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. has everyone voted so everyone voted cast up the ballot vote of93 yay zero nay and one present bill is passed
Speaker 43
21:35
Representative meeks for what purpose motion please. hear your motion pursuant
Representative Stephen Meeks
Unverified
21:38
to House Rule33m. make sure everyone's listening pursuant to House Rule33m I move we adjourn until one o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. that's a
proper motion it's non debatable all those in favor say aye pose nay motion carries have any committee announcements Representative Walker for what purpose?
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
21:59
you're recognized house management will meet 15 minutes
upon adjournment on Tuesday Representative shepherd for
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
Unverified
22:14
what purpose announcement recognized Arkansas code revision commission will meet at 1:30 this any
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
22:20
other committee announcements Representative Johnson what purpose recognized joint budget will be 9 o'clock in the morning on Tuesday.
Representative Lee Johnson
Unverified
22:28
could you repeat that please? Joint budget will be 9 o'clock in the morning on Tuesday. am.
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
22:38
Tuesday. Any other committee announcements committee announcements Representative wooten for what purpose? announcement you're recognized personnel committee
Representative Jim Wooten
Unverified
22:46
and we Tuesday morning at mm joint budget personnel will meet Tuesday morning at
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
22:51
8 a.m anyone else 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. House will be adjourned until 1 pm. on Tuesday.
Agenda
Bills For Consideration
Call To Order
Pledge
Prayer
Roll Call
Morning Hour
RESOLUTIONS
HR1002 Vaught TO AUTHORIZE RECESSES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR THE SENATE, OR BOTH, FOR PERIODS OF FOUR CONSECUTIVE DAYS OR LONGER.
End of Morning Hour
Bills and their Emergency Clauses to be considered which have been introduced by Joint Budget Committee
HB1002 THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
motion to adjourn
announcements
adjournment
Documents
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Speakers
Representative Tracy Steele Chair
Unverified
Representative Brian S. Evans
Unverified
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
Unverified
Speaker 16
Speaker 23
Representative Denise Jones Ennett
Unverified
Speaker 28
Representative Steven Walker
Unverified
Representative Lee Johnson
Unverified
Speaker 36
Speaker 43
Representative Stephen Meeks
Unverified
Representative Jim Wooten
Unverified