House Convenes
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Bills discussed (79)
| Bill | Title | Sponsor | Status |
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HB1615
Act 677
· 7 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “Representative Robin Lindstrom moves that we place House Bill 1615 back on second reading for the purpose”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RELIGIOUS NONDISCRIMINATION. | Lundstrum | Notification that HB1615 is now Act 677 |
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HB1572
Act 707
· 6 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “…send the bill as amended to engrossing. moves that we place House Bill 1572 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Withou…”
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TO CREATE A TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY STUDY ON NEW NUCLEAR ENERGY GENERATION; AND TO DECLARE AN … | Ladyman | Notification that HB1572 is now Act 707 |
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SB460
Act 697
· 6 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “SB460 #1 Irvin Gramlich TO MODIFY THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PANEL;…”
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TO MODIFY THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PANEL; TO REPEAL THE MARKETING RECYCLABLES PROGRAM OF THE COMPLIANCE … | Irvin | Notification that SB460 is now Act 697 |
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HR1050
· 5 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1050 R. Scott Richardson TO RECOGNIZE OPEN AVENUES ON ITS 50TH A…”
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TO RECOGNIZE OPEN AVENUES ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOR ITS SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO PEOPLE … | R. Scott Richardson | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HB1077
Act 506
· 4 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HB1077 #1 Hudson CONCERNING THE INCARCERATION OF A VETERAN OF THE…”
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CONCERNING THE INCARCERATION OF A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; AND TO PROVIDE … | Hudson | Notification that HB1077 is now Act 506 |
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HR1059
· 4 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “adopted. Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1059. Resolution 1059 by Representative Aker to commend the Mail…”
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TO COMMEND THE MAUMELLE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FALCONS BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE … | Achor | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1060
· 3 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “read House Resolution 1060. Resolution 1060 by Representative”
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TO COMMEND THE MAUMELLE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FALCONS BOYS' GOLF TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 … | Achor | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1080
· 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1080 Evans TO RECOGNIZE THE CITY OF CABOT AS RECIPIENT IN 2024 O…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE CITY OF CABOT AS RECIPIENT IN 2024 OF A TRENDSETTER CITY AWARD … | Evans | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HB1089
Act 618
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “referred House Bill 1089 Begley report the same consideration here returns with the…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1089 is now Act 618 |
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HB1783
Act 834
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “1416, House Bill 1783, House Bill 1872, House Bill 1901, House 1902 cc 322, Senat…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS TO … | Clowney | Notification that HB1783 is now Act 834 |
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HB1872
Act 693
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “1416, House Bill 1783, House Bill 1872, House Bill 1901, House 1902 cc 322, Senate Bill 505, vague…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FEES THAT MAY BE COLLECTED BY A COUNTY SHERIFF; … | Gazaway | Notification that HB1872 is now Act 693 |
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HB1901
Act 844
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “1416, House Bill 1783, House Bill 1872, House Bill 1901, House 1902 cc 322, Senate Bill 505, vaguely reporting the…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PASSPORT FEES COLLECTED BY COUNTY PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITIES. | Milligan | Notification that HB1901 is now Act 844 |
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SB392
Act 499
· 2 mentions in chapter
Matched: “SB392 B. Davis Maddox TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CLASSI…”
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TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES; AND TO DECLARE … | B. Davis | Notification that SB392 is now Act 499 |
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SB505
Act 595
· 2 mentions in transcript
Matched: “…1783, House Bill 1872, House Bill 1901, House 1902 cc 322, Senate Bill 505, vaguely reporting the same consideration here for the same…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PLANNING; AND TO REQUIRE AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR CHANGES … | J. Bryant | Notification that SB505 is now Act 595 |
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HB1055
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…ur committee on insurance and commerce to whom was referred House Bill 1055, House Bill 1100.”
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TO ESTABLISH COVERAGE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT TO SLOW THE PROGRESSION OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER … | J. Mayberry | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB109
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…we your committee on Joint budgets to Hud House Bill 1090. House Bill 109. One House Bill 1095. House Bill 1097, House Bill 1102, Hou…”
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HB1090
Act 537
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…air. Mr. Speaker, we your committee on Joint budgets to Hud House Bill 1090. House Bill 109. One House Bill 1095. House Bill 1097, Hous…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY APPROPRIATION FOR THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1090 is now Act 537 |
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HB1095
Act 539
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…n Joint budgets to Hud House Bill 1090. House Bill 109. One House Bill 1095. House Bill 1097, House Bill 1102, House Bill 1124. High 11…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - STATE BANK DEPARTMENT AND STATE SECURITIES DEPARTMENT … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1095 is now Act 539 |
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HB1097
Act 540
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…o Hud House Bill 1090. House Bill 109. One House Bill 1095. House Bill 1097, House Bill 1102, House Bill 1124. High 1127, High 1152, Hi…”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1097 is now Act 540 |
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HB1100
Act 183
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…nsurance and commerce to whom was referred House Bill 1055, House Bill 1100.”
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AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1100 is now Act 183 |
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HB1102
Act 541
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…1090. House Bill 109. One House Bill 1095. House Bill 1097, House Bill 1102, House Bill 1124. High 1127, High 1152, High 1176, 1389. Ha…”
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AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR STATE TURNBACK FOR COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES BY THE … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1102 is now Act 541 |
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HB1124
Act 542
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…109. One House Bill 1095. House Bill 1097, House Bill 1102, House Bill 1124. High 1127, High 1152, High 1176, 1389. Has 1639, Havi 1927…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that HB1124 is now Act 542 |
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HB1142
Act 859
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1142 A. Brown TO CREATE THE REPRODUCTIVE EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT…”
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TO CREATE THE REPRODUCTIVE EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT THROUGH OPTIMAL RESTORATION (RESTORE) ACT. | A. Brown | Notification that HB1142 is now Act 859 |
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HB1148
Act 597
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1148 Vaught TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PRIVACY ACT; AND TO ADDRESS C…”
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TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PRIVACY ACT; AND TO ADDRESS CERTAIN IMAGES CAPTURED BY UNMANNED AIRCRAFT … | Vaught | Notification that HB1148 is now Act 597 |
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HB1265
Act 660
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1265 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 2025-2026 FISCAL … | Joint Budget Committee | Delivered to the Secretary of State |
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HB1277
Act 706
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1277 Gramlich TO AMEND PAYMENTS FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION REGARDING…”
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TO AMEND PAYMENTS FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION REGARDING PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS. | J. Boyd | Notification that HB1277 is now Act 706 |
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HB1341
Act 522
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1341 Warren TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKAN…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; … | Warren | Notification that HB1341 is now Act 522 |
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HB1344
Act 598
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1344 Warren CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RE…”
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CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO CORRECT THE NAME OF THE … | Warren | Notification that HB1344 is now Act 598 |
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HB1382
Act 481
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1382 #1 Ladyman TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING BY THE DESIGNATED P…”
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TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING BY THE DESIGNATED PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCY FOR THE STATE AND … | Ladyman | Notification that HB1382 is now Act 481 |
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HB1416
Act 673
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…ttee on city, county and local affairs to whom was referred House Bill 1416, Senate Bill, I mean House Bill 1416, House Bill 1783, Hous…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIRE DEPARTMENTS; AND TO ALLOW A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICING … | L. Johnson | Notification that HB1416 is now Act 673 |
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HB1426
Act 569
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1426 L. Johnson TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATI…”
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TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT. | L. Johnson | Notification that HB1426 is now Act 569 |
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HB1474
Act 484
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1474”
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CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND TO REQUIRE THE DISPLAY OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE … | Joey Carr | Notification that HB1474 is now Act 484 |
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HB1498
Act 507
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1498 Painter TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MILITARY-TYPE CANTEENS…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MILITARY-TYPE CANTEENS AND EXCHANGES. | Painter | Notification that HB1498 is now Act 507 |
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HB1515
Act 574
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1515 Painter TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD INTO SERVICE; … | Painter | Notification that HB1515 is now Act 574 |
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HB1526
Act 575
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1526 Painter TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY TO ENTE…”
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TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; AND TO AMEND … | Painter | Notification that HB1526 is now Act 575 |
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HB1551
Act 485
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1551 #1 Gazaway TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL ABORTION; A…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL ABORTION; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF COERCED CRIMINAL … | Gazaway | Notification that HB1551 is now Act 485 |
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HB1633
Act 475
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1633 #1 Brooks TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATI…”
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TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS WHO TRANSFER SCHOOLS; … | Brooks | Notification that HB1633 is now Act 475 |
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HB1638
Act 508
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1638 Painter TO MODERNIZE REFERENCES TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED…”
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TO MODERNIZE REFERENCES TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; AND TO AMEND ARMED FORCES AND … | Painter | Notification that HB1638 is now Act 508 |
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HB1639
Act 549
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…124 hospital 1127 hospital 1152 hospital 1176 hospital 1389 House Bill 1639, House Bill 1927, Begley reporting the same consideration h…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES - SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER … | Lundstrum | Notification that HB1639 is now Act 549 |
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HB1653
Act 636
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1653 Cavenaugh TO SET STANDARDS FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF…”
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TO SET STANDARDS FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES; AND TO DECLARE … | Cavenaugh | Notification that HB1653 is now Act 636 |
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HB1739
Act 814
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1739 M. Brown TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIALS AC…”
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TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIALS ACT. | M. Brown | Notification that HB1739 is now Act 814 |
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HB1752
Act 681
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1752 Maddox TO EXEMPT CERTAIN SAVINGS PLANS FROM THE EXECUTION O…”
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TO EXEMPT CERTAIN SAVINGS PLANS FROM THE EXECUTION OF A JUDGMENT. | Maddox | Notification that HB1752 is now Act 681 |
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HB1763
Act 682
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1763 Underwood TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; AND T…”
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TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL … | Underwood | Notification that HB1763 is now Act 682 |
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HB1790
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…County and Local Affairs, to whom was referred to Bill 374. House Bill 1790, big leave reporting”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS BY A LOCAL GOVERNMENT. | B. McKenzie | Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1812
Act 918
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1812 Gramlich TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND ACCO…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION TO ATTENDANCE … | Gramlich | Notification that HB1812 is now Act 918 |
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HB1815
Act 687
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1815 Perry TO AMEND THE STATE'S JURISDICTION OVER FEDERAL LANDS;…”
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TO AMEND THE STATE'S JURISDICTION OVER FEDERAL LANDS; AND TO RETAIN JUVENILE JUSTICE JURISDICTION BY … | Perry | Notification that HB1815 is now Act 687 |
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HB1820
Act 652
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1820 M. Brown TO REGULATE AUTOMATIC RENEWAL AND CONTINUOUS SERVI…”
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TO REGULATE AUTOMATIC RENEWAL AND CONTINUOUS SERVICE OFFERS. | M. Brown | Notification that HB1820 is now Act 652 |
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HB1824
Act 688
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1824 Duffield TO CREATE THE DOG AND CAT RESCUE ACT: DAISY'S LAW.”
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TO CREATE THE DOG AND CAT RESCUE ACT: DAISY'S LAW. | Duffield | Notification that HB1824 is now Act 688 |
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HB1826
Act 866
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1826 Bentley TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR DELIVERY OF A NEWBORN IN A…”
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TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR DELIVERY OF A NEWBORN IN A LICENSED BIRTHING CENTER. | Bentley | Notification that HB1826 is now Act 866 |
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HB1829
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1829 Dalby TO AMEND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; TO PROVIDE F…”
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TO AMEND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; TO PROVIDE FOR REMOTE TESTIMONY IN CERTAIN … | Dalby | Recommended for study in the Interim by the … |
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HB1833
Act 806
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1833 M. Shepherd TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMISSIONS AT T…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMISSIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. | M. Shepherd | Notification that HB1833 is now Act 806 |
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HB1851
Act 714
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1851 Jean TO AMEND THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FOOD, FOOD INGRED…”
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TO AMEND THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FOOD, FOOD INGREDIENTS, AND PREPARED FOOD SOLD IN … | Jean | Notification that HB1851 is now Act 714 |
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HB1854
Act 643
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1854 Bentley TO EXEMPT A HOME CAREGIVER FROM HOME CAREGIVER TRAI…”
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TO EXEMPT A HOME CAREGIVER FROM HOME CAREGIVER TRAINING IF HE OR SHE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED … | Bentley | Notification that HB1854 is now Act 643 |
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HB1856
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1856 Ennett TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBAL…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL … | Ennett | WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR |
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HB1865
Act 976
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1865 Vaught TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES A…”
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TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES AGAINST A CHILD. | Vaught | Notification that HB1865 is now Act 976 |
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HB1879
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…r Committee on City, County, and Local Affairs, to whom was House Bill 1879, Begley reporting with the same consideration here for term…”
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TO REQUIRE ALL CITY COUNCILS AND COUNTY QUORUM COURTS TO POST VIDEO RECORDINGS OF PUBLIC … | Lundstrum | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1889
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1889 Pilkington TO AMEND THE LIMITATIONS ON ACCESS TO A DISPENSA…”
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TO AMEND THE LIMITATIONS ON ACCESS TO A DISPENSARY OR CULTIVATION FACILITY; AND TO AUTHORIZE … | Pilkington | Delivered to the Secretary of State |
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HB1902
Act 845
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…ll 1416, House Bill 1783, House Bill 1872, House Bill 1901, House Bill 1902, Senate Bill 322, Senate Bill 505, Begley reporting the sam…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE AND BOND; AND TO AMEND THE … | Milligan | Notification that HB1902 is now Act 845 |
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HB1927
Act 552
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…hospital 1152 hospital 1176 hospital 1389 House Bill 1639, House Bill 1927, Begley reporting the same consideration here in return wit…”
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TO AMEND A PROVISION OF ACTS 2025, NO. 408, CONCERNING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACTS … | Jean | Notification that HB1927 is now Act 552 |
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HR1089
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1089 Childress TO RECOGNIZE THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS BOYS…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 5A STATE … | Childress | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1092
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1092 Hawk TO RECOGNIZE THE BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL HORNETS BOYS' BASK…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL HORNETS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 6A STATE … | Hawk | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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SB100
Act 482
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB100 C. Penzo Gramlich TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRA…”
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TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AS A PRIMARY CARE … | C. Penzo | Notification that SB100 is now Act 482 |
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SB104
Act 514
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB104 C. Penzo Lundstrum TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT; TO PROTECT PATIENTS' RIGHTS AND ACCESS … | C. Penzo | Notification that SB104 is now Act 514 |
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SB125
Act 611
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB125 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB125 is now Act 611 |
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SB127
Act 612
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB127 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE APPROP…”
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AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR. | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB127 is now Act 612 |
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SB132
Act 535
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB132 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 SB132 is now Act 535 |
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SB257
Act 515
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB257 C. Penzo Lundstrum TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT; TO E…”
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TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT; TO EXTEND THE APPEAL PERIOD FOR PROVIDERS IN THE … | C. Penzo | Notification that SB257 is now Act 515 |
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SB264
Act 483
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB264 Irvin L. Johnson TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PRIMARY CARE PAY…”
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TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PRIMARY CARE PAYMENT IMPROVEMENT WORKING GROUP. | Irvin | Notification that SB264 is now Act 483 |
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SB305
Act 491
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB305 C. Penzo Pilkington TO REQUIRE CERTAIN TESTING OF PROCESSED…”
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TO REQUIRE CERTAIN TESTING OF PROCESSED MARIJUANA PRODUCTS SOLD AS MEDICAL MARIJUANA. | C. Penzo | Notification that SB305 is now Act 491 |
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SB322
Act 591
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…ll 1783, House Bill 1872, House Bill 1901, House Bill 1902, Senate Bill 322, Senate Bill 505, Begley reporting the same consideration h…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT; AND TO ALLOW THIRD PARTIES TO PERFORM … | J. Bryant | Notification that SB322 is now Act 591 |
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SB323
Act 516
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB323 J. Bryant McCollum TO AMEND THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT.”
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TO AMEND THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT. | J. Bryant | Notification that SB323 is now Act 516 |
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SB365
Act 488
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB365 J. Bryant McKenzie TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SMALL BREWERY ACT…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SMALL BREWERY ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF THREE SMALL BREWERY … | J. Bryant | Notification that SB365 is now Act 488 |
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SB367
Act 735
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB367 Irvin Gramlich TO REPEAL THE SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN…”
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TO REPEAL THE SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR POLLUTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES ACT; … | Irvin | Notification that SB367 is now Act 735 |
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SB374
Act 751
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “…on City, County, and Local Affairs, to whom was referred to Senate Bill 374, House”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM. | B. Davis | Notification that SB374 is now Act 751 |
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SB391
Act 472
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB391 J. Dismang Eaves TO CREATE THE ROBOTICS COMPETITION GRANT P…”
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TO CREATE THE ROBOTICS COMPETITION GRANT PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE ROBOTICS TEAMS IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE … | J. Dismang | Notification that SB391 is now Act 472 |
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SB411
Act 492
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB411 Crowell Holcomb TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HEIGHT OF V…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HEIGHT OF VEHICLES; AND TO CREATE AN OFFENSE FOR … | Crowell | Notification that SB411 is now Act 492 |
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SB416
Act 493
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB416 Irvin M. Shepherd TO REPEAL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUC…”
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TO REPEAL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE … | Irvin | Notification that SB416 is now Act 493 |
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SB443
Act 949
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “sb443”
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TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF APPRAISERS, ABSTRACTERS, AND HOME INSPECTORS; TO … | J. Bryant | Notification that SB443 is now Act 949 |
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SB64
Act 532
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB64 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVI…”
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AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 … | Joint Budget Committee | Notification that SB64 is now Act 532 |
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Speaker 5
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I invite the members, staff, press, and guests in the
galleries to stand and be led in prayer by Doctor Rocky Starnes, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Duma guest of Representative Mark McIlroy and Representative Ken Ferguson. And to remain standing for the Pledge of allegiance to be led by Representative Lane Jean. Let
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us pray Heavenly Father, We come before you today with humble hearts, seeking your wisdom and guidance as we undertake the work of governance
for the people of Arkansas. You are the source of all truth. Justice and righteousness. And we ask for your presence in this chamber. Grant these leaders clarity of mind, strength of character and a spirit of unity as they deliberate on matters that impact the lives of many. May their decisions be rooted in integrity, compassion, and a genuine desire. To serve the common good.
Keep them from selfish ambition and partisan division and instead fill them with a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect. Lord, we ask for your blessing on the great state of Arkansas, upon its people, its families, its businesses, and its communities. Protect those who serve in every capacity. From my first responders to our teachers, our farmers and
workers who build and sustain our state each day. May all that is done in this place today bring honor to you. And reflect the values of justice, mercy. And truth. We pray for your wisdom to prevail and for your hand to guide us in every decision.
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Members, please indicate your presence by pushing your yellow
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now. Has everyone indicated their presence? Cast up the ballot. There are 98
members present. The chair sees a quorum. Are there any requests for leave? Representative Milligan, for what purpose? Lepresentative Furman
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is leave granted for Representative Tony Furman. So ordered. Representative Holcomb for what purpose? Leave, I'll hear your leave, leave for Representative Ward law is leave
granted for Representative Jeff Wardlaw. So ordered. Representative Matthew Shepherd moves
that we dispense with the reading of the previous day's journal. No objections, so ordered. Madam Clark, you have reports from select committees, you're
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recognized on joint budgets to whom was
referred House Bill 1089 Begley report the same consideration here returns with the same recommendation that do pass as amendment number one, respectfully submitted. Representative Jean, co-chair. Mr.
Speaker, we your committee on joint Budgets to whom was referred house 1191 vaguely
report the same consideration here for terms the same recommendation that do passes amendment number 2, respectfully committed. Representative Jean, co-chair. Mr. Speaker, we your committee on Joint budgets to Hud House Bill 1090. House Bill 109. One House Bill 1095. House Bill 1097, House Bill 1102, House Bill 1124. High 1127, High 1152, High 1176, 1389. Has 1639, Havi 1927, vaguely reporting to some consideration here for time for the same recommendation that do passively submitted Representative Jean, co-chair. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Do you
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have any reports from standing committees, you're recognized to read reports. Speaker,
on City, County and Local Affairs, to whom was referred to Bill 374. House Bill 1790, big leave reporting
the same consideration here with the same recommendation that do passes amendment number one, respectfully submitted. Representative Gonzalez, chair. Mr. Speaker, your committee on city, county and local affairs, to whom was a house 1879, bigly reported with the same consideration here for time with the same information that do passes amended number 1 and Amendment #2, respectfully submitted. Representative Gonzalez, chair, Mr. Speaker, we your committee on City, County and local affairs and him was referred has. 1416 vote. I mean, House Bill
1416, House Bill 1783, House Bill 1872, House Bill 1901, House 1902 cc 322, Senate Bill 505, vaguely reporting the same consideration here for the same recommendation that do pass effectively submitted. Representative Gonzalez, chair. Mr. Speaker, we're your Committee on Internation and commerce, to whom was referred house 1055 High 11:50, vaguely reporting the same consideration here for returning the same recommendation that do pass respectfully submitted. Representative Steinwe, Vice Chair. Mr. Speaker, we your committee on Aging Children and Youth and Legislative Affairs, to whom was referred to hospital in 1887, vaguely reporting the same consideration same recognition
that do passly submitted Representative Sonia Eubanks Barker, chair.
Thank you, Madam Clerk. Is there any unfinished business? Do you have any executive communications? No, thank you. Members, we are very
blessed today to have a lot of guests with us up in the galleries, but first I would like you to rise,
direct your attention to the back of the chamber today. We have with us Corporal John Hollington of the regulatory Services Division and Corporal Trey Keller, Highway Patrol Administration, both of Little Rock, our state troopers, thank you very much for your service to Arkansas.
Members also in the back of the chamber
with us today. We've got a very special guest. We have Doctor Wallace Lee Tracy, physician of family medicine and assistant dean of clinical medicine for the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. If that name Tracy sounds familiar, it's because he is the father of House Staff William will Tracy, uh, De Witt, guest today of Representative Jeremiah Moore.
Doctor Tracy, thank you for being here today. Uh, Will is a tremendous asset to the House of Representatives. We thank you for that. Also serving alongside of him in the back, we have our nurse, Ms. Lee Fazio. Ms. Lee, thank you for being here with us today. Remember, as I mentioned, we have a lot of guests with us today, several of them will be recognized as resolutions are presented to, to these
individuals, but I would like you, uh, to give attention to the West Gallery over to my right, we have with us today from the city of Benton. We have Mayor Tom Farmer, if y'all would rise, we have Mayor Tom Farmer, we have, uh, Gary James, he's the executive director of the Benton Chamber of Commerce. And we have Doctor Kim Anderson, Superintendent of Benton School District there guest of Representative Paul Childers today. You'll probably get tired of clapping for Saline County today.
RJ Also in the West Gallery today, we have with us Mayor Chris Treat from the city of Bryant. Mayor Treat, good to see you today. Thank you for being here. Up in the north gallery, we have a fine young man. He's a senior at Harmony Grove High School. His name is Braxton Nugent. He is here today shadowing Representative Wade Andrews. I asked him, I said, what kind of inspired you to be here today. He said, I came here, uh, as a
student at Arkansas Boise State. And he said, this made me want to, uh, just take this a step farther. So he reached out to his representative, asked him if he could come shadow, very fine young man from Harmony Grove High School. Would you make Braxton welcome? You'll see down along the front walls underneath the voting boards, we have a great group of pages here with us today. Uh, thankful for their service to us and their willingness to be here. A couple of them we'd like to point out first, we have the
daughter here today of House staff Will Tracy. It's the Tracy family day at the Arkansas State Capitol. We have Miss Quinn, Tracy here with us if you would, theres
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Quinn. Also have over here to my left, also, the tall
one, that would be Mr. Willie Boss. He is the son of House staff Robin Voss. Finally
give just a special recognition to Miss Kate
Cheatham. Kate is the niece of Representative Kendra Moore. Would you please welcome her? Members represented, uh, Zach Gramlich moves that we place. Senate Bill 460 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment without objection, so ordered. Madam Clerk, please read amendment number one. Amendment number 1 is Senate Bill 460. Representative Gramlick, you are
recognized to explain your amendment. Uh, thank
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you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, the amendment to Senate Bill
460, just, uh, asked me to be the co-sponsor. Representatives Gramlick has explained the amendment. Would
anyone like to speak against the amendment? Would anyone like to speak for
the amendment? Representative Gramli is closed for the amendment. Question before the house is the passage of Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 460. All in favor say aye. name
You guys have it. The amendment is adopted. Please send the bill as amended back to engrossing.
Representative Robin Lindstrom moves that we place House Bill 1615 back on second reading for the purpose
of amendment. That objection. So ordered. Madam Clark, please read amendment number 5. Amendment number
5 to House Bill 1615. Representative Blundstrom,
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you're recognized to explain the amendment. They simply add some clarification language that, um, Representative Shepherd was good enough to take a look at the bill and I appreciate
the help. Thank you. Representative Lindstrom has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment?
Would anyone like speak for the amendment. Representative Lundstrom is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is the passage of Amendment number 5. The House Bill 1615, all those in favor say aye.
Posna You have it. The amendment is adopted. Please send the bill as amended to engrossing. moves that we place House Bill 1572 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Without objection, So ordered Madam Clark, please read amendment number 3. Amendment number 3 to 1572. Representative Ladyman, you're
recognized to explain amendment number 3.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, uh, colleagues, this amendment just, uh, changes some language in this bill to clarify the funding. That's all. Representative
Ladyman has explained the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? Would anyone like speak for
the amendment? Representative Ladyman is closed for the amendment. Question before the house is the passage of amendment number 3 to House Bill 1572. All in favor say aye. pose nay
Yah's habit. The amendment is adopted. Please send the um bill as amended to engrossing. Representative Ashley Hudson moves that we place House Bill 1077 back on second reading for the purpose of amendment. Without objection. So ordered Madam Clerk, please read amendment number 1 to House Bill 1077. Amendment number 1, 1077. Representative Hudson, you're recognized to explain your amendment.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, uh, colleagues, this amendment just clarifies a little of the language in the bill and added some, uh, additional clarification as to what the duties of all the respective, uh, parties are, is supposed to be. I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Hudson has explained
the amendment. Would anyone like to speak against the amendment? Would anyone like to speak for
the amendment? Representative Hudson is closed for the amendment. Question before the house is the passage of Amendment number 1 to House
Bill 1077. All in favor say aye. Pona You guys have it. The amendment is adopted. Please send the bill as amended to engrossing. Madam
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Clerk, please read House Resolution 1050. House Resolution 1050
by Representative Richardson to recognize open avenues on its 50th
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anniversary for its service and dedication to people with disabilities in Northwest Arkansas. Representative Richardson,
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you're recognized to explain your resolution. Uh, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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So, colleagues, I, uh, bring a resolution that I'm very honored to have an opportunity to present to you. Um, this is, uh, um, a group. In my district there in Northwest Arkansas, that's been, uh, providing, uh, Well, really providing hope to so many, uh, in Northwest Arkansas with disabilities. Um, this group has been around for
50 years now. Um, I'd like to introduce to you Jacob Sheetsley. Um, he's in our, uh Northwest, East gallery, um, would you help me, uh, welcome him to the House chamber today. Jacob and his fine team there in uh Northwest Arkansas have been working with special needs, uh, folks for a long time, providing them an opportunity for work,
uh, not only do they provide, uh, the jobs themselves, uh, but they also provide training, which is a, a huge benefit to employers that are in the area. So these individuals can actually have an opportunity to get real jobs in the workforce to provide for themselves and, and to make a uh a a life for themselves. I'm very happy to have them as a part of my district and very happy to have them here so that we can honor them with this resolution. So with that, Mr. Speaker, could you have the resolution, uh, read and title only. Madam Clerk, please read the
resolution by title. To open avenues on its 50th anniversary for its service and dedication to people with disabilities and Norfolk,
Arkansas. Representative Richardson has explained the resolution. Would anyone like to speak against the resolution? Would anyone like to speak for the resolution? Representative Richardson is closed for the resolution. The question before the House is the passage of House Resolution 1050. All those in favor say aye. May The eyes have it. Congratulations, Representative Richardson, the resolution is
adopted. Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1059. Resolution 1059 by Representative Aker to commend the Maill
Charter High School Falcon Boys cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 3A state championship. Representative Acer, you're recognized to explain your resolution.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, I'd like to ask that the, uh, in the East gallery, the members of the Maumel Charter cross country team, please stand. Colleagues over here in the East Gallery, what you're looking at is the 2024 Class 3A state champions in cross country. Uh, they finished with 3 team members in the top 10, 4 team members earning all-state honors. We have Caleb McFarlane here
finishing 2nd overall. Christian McGill finishing 6th, Ross Williamson finishing 7th and Griffin, Meeks finishing 8th. Please congratulate the 2024 Class 3A state championship cross-country team from Moelhuter High School.
Matt Kirk, please be the resolution and title only. Madam Clark, please read the resolution by
title. To commend the Maelle Charter High School, Falcon Boys cross country team for winning the 2024 Class 3A
state championship. Representative Acer has explained the uh resolution. Would anyone like to speak against the resolution? For the resolution. Representative Acer is closed for the resolution. The question before the House is passage of House Resolution 1059. All those in favor say aye. Pona.
The eyes have it. Congratulations, Representative Aker. Resolution is adopted. Madam Clerk, please
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read House Resolution 1060. Resolution 1060 by Representative
Acres to commend the Mael Charter High School Falcon Boys golf team for winning the 2024 class 3A state championship. Representative Aker, you're recognized to
explain the resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues.
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Charter High School Falcons continue their winning streak here today. I would like to ask that the members of the Mael Charter High golf team, please stand in the East Gallery. Ladies and gentlemen, what we have here today is the winners of the 3A state championship, winning by a uh margin of 5 strokes overall. We have Hayden Robertson led the way for the Falcons with a score of 79, and Carson Taylor scored 80 and Jasper Jase Holder scored 82 for the Falcons. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise and
recognize the 3, the 3A state golf champions from Walmell Charter
High School. I'd like to ask the Madam clerk, please read the
resolution and title only. Madam Clerk, please read
the title of the resolution. Charter School, Falcon Boys golf team for winning the 2024 Class 3A state championship. Representative Acer
has explained the resolution. Does anyone wish to speak against the
resolution for the resolution, Representative Acker is closed for the resolution. The question before the House is the passage of House resolution 1060. All those in favor
say aye. You oppose nay. Congratulations, the resolution is adopted.
Madam clerk, please read House Resolution 1080.
House Resolution 1080 by Speaker Evans to
recognize the city of Cabot as recipient in 2024 of a trendsetter City Award from Arkansas Business and an honorable mention in the Arkansas Business Tourism Development and Creative
Culture category. Speaker Evans, you are recognized to explain
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the resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I rise today
overjoyed to share with you how proud we
are of the city of Cabot. I'm 23 years ago. My wife and I were seeking a place, uh, to put down our roots, kind of chase that American dream by starting our own family business, raise our family and become productive citizen servants to our local community. We could have settled anywhere in the state, and we looked at a lot of different places. But through prayer and guidance, we
chose the city of Cabot. We chose Cabot because of the people, the makeup of the
community, the incredible public school system and the many amenities that it offered a young family just trying to get started. Since that time, we have seen a manifestation of the many reasons to make cabot a family destination. And I'm honored to stand here today and represent my hometown. We are joined today in the North Gallery by several members of our local governance and community leaders. And it's because of each of them and the teams that they represent back home.
That made Cabot the clear choice for being recognized by Arkansas business as a 2024 trendsetter City. Now, this status recognizes cities and towns throughout the state of Arkansas who's innovative initiatives for community development and economic growth inspire change and make a difference in the state of Arkansas by improving local quality of life. And encouraging sustainable economic development. Uh, just a couple of specific points that I would like to point out.
Back in 9 in the 93rd General Assembly. Uh, through many of you as supporters. I sponsored a bill, and we passed that bill unanimously here in the House, which became Act 67 to allow cities the ability to partner with an Internet service provider to develop a comprehensive fiber network. Cabot took the lead on this. And with the $20 million bond project became the leader in multi-gig fiber optic network. Internet cities.
This spawned a huge economic development. It improved healthcare and provided additional educational access for our students and our faculty and our school system. Additionally, with the opening of the game time at the grounds, many of you here who have visited, Game time at the grounds is 128,000 square foot indoor sports facility. And Cabot generates significant revenue for our local businesses. It initiates new economic development and
attracts thousands of visitors on a monthly basis. We are grateful for the innovative vision of our leadership that are here in the North gallery today for bringing our city to the recognition of being a trendsetter city and establishing a powerful testament to the city's strong position. For future growth in business and development. Mr. Speaker, would you please have the clerk read the resolution by title. Madam Clerk, please read the title of the resolution
of Cabot recipient in 2024 of a
trendsetter City Award from Arkansas business and an honorable mention in the Arkansas Business Tourism Development and creativity Culture category. Speaker
Evans has explained the resolution. Does anyone wish to speak against the resolution. For the resolution, Speaker Evans, you are recognized a close for the resolution. Thank
you, Mr. Speaker. Members, I would just ask that you please join me with a strong vote, yes, and adopt this resolution in honoring the city of Cabot for all of the accomplishments that they have done and the things that I see happening going in
the future, Mr. Speaker, I am closed for the resolution. Speaker Evans is closed for the resolution. The question before the House is the passage of resolution 1080. All in
favor say aye. How oppose. Congratulations, Speaker Evans, the resolution is adopted.
Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1092 Resolution 1092 by Representative
Haw to recognize the Bryant High School Hornet Boys basketball team as the class 6A state champions. Representative Hawke, you are
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recognized to explain the resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, at
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this time, Mr. Speaker, if I could have Representative Brooks, Childress, and Mayberry come to the well. Colleagues, if you, uh, remember
early in the session, we talked about the Hornets coming here for a football championship. Well, we're in session now with another championship. We like to say I'm Bryant, Representative Steele. It's Titletown, Arkansas now because the basketball team has come home with another state championship to Bryant. Today in the East gallery, we've got that Bryant basketball team. They overcame many obstacles this season. They played in 7 different states against 7 different teams, not to mention injuries, but at the last 10 games of the year, they beat their opponents by double digits
in each of those games. Their last basketball state championship came in 1981, and they've been to the title game over and over but could never get over the hump until this year. Oh, and by the way, because I have to do this on Arkansas PBS, they were the #2. basketball game of the entire weekend. You'll hear about the number one here in just a second. But ladies and gentlemen, this, this has been something that's been long overdo and Brian. They, they've gotten there, they've gotten there, but they've never been able to get over the hump. And so if we will at this time recognize the Bryant basketball team.
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You guys are in front of them? You know? Mr. Speaker,
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at this time, if you'll have the resolution read by title only. Madam Clerk, please read the title of the resolution. To recognize the
Bryant High School Hornets boys basketball team as a class 6A state champion. Representative Hawke
has explained the resolution. Does anyone wish to speak against the resolution? For the resolution. Representative Hawke is closed for the resolution. The question before the House is the passage
of House resolution 1092. All in favor, say I. And he opposed nay. Congratulations, Representative Hawk. The resolution is adopted. Madam Clerk, please read House
Resolution 1089 Childress to recognize the Benton High School Panther boys basketball team is a class 5A state champion
to explain the resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative Haw, Representative Brooks, if y'all
would join me at the well. This time it's truly an honor to get to go after Representative Hawk. On this
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situation. So, um, if I'd had the beaten basketball team, please stand. So
how's house resolution 1089 is to recognize the Benton High
School Panthers basketball team for their first ever state championship basketball team in 5-A. It's our first one in school history, uh, at the championship game at the Ozark Arena in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 14th. We were playing a rival Moel. We were behind with my 5 points with 13 seconds left in the game. Some things worked in our favor. The boys never gave up. They fought hard. The coaches never gave up, the fans never gave up. And with 4 seconds left on the clock, senior Terryon Burgess.
Made a layup and put us up for a score of 58 to 57, and we were able to hold on to that lead and win the state championship. Our record this year was 31-3. We only had one in-state loss, and that was to Representative Allen's Little Rock Central Tigers. We lost 2 games to out of state teams in the King Cotton Classic. We had some injuries during those games, but we did lose those games. So our, our team, our conference record over the past two years is 32-0. We hadn't lost a game in two years. Our average, we,
we beat every team by an average of 35 points this year. We had 3 All-State players for all conference players. We set the school record last year for 29 wins, and we said it again this year for 31 wins. Uh, Terryion Burgess was named Allstate, and he was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. And Arkansas Democrats' final basketball ranking has the Benton Panthers' number one overall in the state. They had Bryant #2, which is a big deal, but we were number one overall in the state, and we're proud of that and.
Um Coach Dexter Hendricks has had this basketball program for years and he has worked really, really hard building this program and Benton has been known as a football school, not a basketball school, and this coach and his staff has just worked really, really hard to get this program to where it is, and we're very proud of him. And by the way, this PBS game, the Benton game was the highest rated. Game of the year. With over 20,000 people watching and guess who called that game?
Representative Hawk did. So we're proud of him,
Mr. Speaker, you'd have the clerk read the resolution by name only. Madam clerk,
please read the title of the resolution. To
recognize the Minon High School Panthers boys basketball team as the Class 5A state champion.
Representative Childers has explained the resolution. Does anyone who wish to speak against the resolution for the resolution. Would you like to close for your resolution? Representative Childers says close for the
resolution. The question before the House is the passage of House Resolution 1089. All in favor, say I. And you oppose nay, congratulations, Representative Childress. The resolution is adopted. Representative McCullough, for what purpose? point of personal privilege are recognized. Thank you, Mr.
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Chair. Members, if you'll turn your attention to the West Gallery. You'll see some folks up there, um, if, if you guys would stand up, some of them are in green shirts. Most of them are today. Um, I want to introduce, um, executive director Sylvia Blaine and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. It's their advocacy day to day. They're also celebrating their 20th anniversary of fighting hunger in Arkansas. So please welcome them to the house.
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Representative Hudson, for what purpose? You are recognized. Thank you. Also in the West Gallery along with, uh, the Hunger Relief Alliance. I'd like to introduce our guests from the Arkansas School Nutrition Association, if y'all would stand up, please. The school nutrition professionals are responsible for serving healthy school meals to our students on a daily basis and they're celebrating the passage of SB 59 today. So welcome them here.
Morning hour has ended. Representative Gasaway recommends that we concurry in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1551. Madam Clerk, please read
Senate Amendment number 1. Senate Amendment 1,
the House Bill 1551. I guess we'll pass
over that. We'll move on down to the next item on the agenda.
Representative Ladyman recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number one, to House Bill 1382. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment
number 1. Amendment, the 1382. Representative Ladyman, you're
recognized to explain the amendment. Thank you,
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Mr. Speaker. Uh, colleagues, this amendment, uh, simply adds Senator Dees as a, as a Senate sponsor for this bill. Appreciate good. Representative Ladyman has explained the
amendment. Does anyone wish to speak against the amendment
for the amendment, Representative Laman is closed for the amendment. The question before the House's concurrence
with Senate Amendment number one, the House Bill 1382, prepare the machine, Madam clerk. Has
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everyone voted? As every one voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk.
By a vote of 84 years, 8 nays, and 0 present. resolution or the amendment has passed. You have concurred in. Representative Carr recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1474. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1.
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Senate Amendment number 1, the House Bill 1474. Representative
Carr, you're recognized to explain amendment number one. Thank you, Mr.
Speaker. Uh, this is one we've already passed. It deals with human trafficking after we got it through the chamber, had a visit from Representative Lundstrom. She made a suggestion that we added location in the restrooms. So what we made that amendment, she has to be added to that as well as a co-sponsor. And we also added Senator Leading. So that, that's all the changes in the bill. Appreciate a good vote. Thank you.
Representative Carr has explained the amendment. Does anyone wish to speak against the amendment for
the amendment. Representative Carr is closed for the amendment. The question before the House's concurrence with Senate Amendment number one to House Bill 1474. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted? everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam clerk.
By a vote of 92 years, 0 nays and 0 present. You have concurred in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1474. Representative Carr recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 1474. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 2. Amendment 2 to 1474. Representative Carr,
you're recognized to explain amendment number 2. What
we did on that is, uh, we had.
Cut out one line and after meeting with the human trafficking awareness groups throughout the state. We went ahead and reinstated that dealing with private clubs. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Representative Carr has explained the amendment. Does anyone wish to speak against
the amendment, for the amendment, Representative Carr is closed for the amendment. The question before the House's concurrence with Senate Amendment number 2 to House Bill 1474. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
Has everyone voted, everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. By a vote of 92 years, 1 nay, and zero present. You have concurred in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 1474. Representative Brooks recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1633. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number 1.
Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1633. Representative
Brooks, you recognized to explain amendment number one. Thank you,
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Mr. Speaker. Uh, amendment number one simply is adding, uh, coach Representative McGruder as a co-sponsor and then striking some duplicative language, and I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Brooks has explained
amendment number one. Does anyone wish to speak against the amendment? For the amendment
Representative Brooks is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment number one
to House Bill 1633. Prepare the machine, Madam clerk. As everyone voted? You are voting to concur in the amendment and the emergency clause. Has everyone voted? Cast of the ballot, Madame Clerk. By a vote of 95, 0 nay, and zero present you have concurred in Senate Amendment number one to House Bill 1633.
And the emergency clause. We're gonna go back up in the calendar to House Bill 1551. Representative Gazaway recommends that we concur in Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1551, Madam Clerk, please read Senate Amendment number
1. Amendment 1551. Representative Gazaway, you're recognized to
explain amendment number one, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, just add Senator Gilmore as
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a sponsor. Appreciate a good boat, which is questionable, I know. Thank you very much. Appreciate a good vote.
Representative Gasaway did the best he could to explain Senate Amendment number one. Does anyone wish to speak against the amendment. For the amendment. Representative Gasaway is closed for the amendment. The question before
the House's concurrence with Senate Amendment number one, the House Bill 1551. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted. As everyone voted.
Cast off the ballot, Madam Clerk. By a vote of 95 yeah, 0 nay, and zero present, you have concurred in Amendment Senate, Amendment number 1 to House Bill 1551. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1820.
How about 1820 by Representative Brown to regulate automatic renewal and continuous service offers. Representative Brown, you are recognized to explain the bill.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, this is a little consumer
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protection bill. It implements the click to cancel rule, which the FTC has put out there and it's supposed to kick in this May. It puts it into state law just in case
something happens to that federal rule like it's declared to be unconstitutional or something of that nature. Uh, in a nutshell, the bill provides that if you sign up for a service, you have to be able to cancel for that service in the same method in which you which you signed up.
So for example, if you sign up for a gym membership at the front desk of the gym by filling out a form, they have to let you fill out a form at the front desk of the gym to cancel. Not any of this in a certified mail to some PO box in some other country cancel. If you sign up for a service online, they have to be able to let you cancel that service online. No, you don't have to call 1-800 number and talk to somebody for an hour and a half just to cancel the service. Um, pretty simple bill, good consumer protection. Appreciate a
good vote. Representative Brown has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
Representative Brown is closed for the bill. The question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1820. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has everyone voted? As everyone voted Cast up the ballot, madam clerk. By a vote of 94 years, zero nay, and 0 present. The bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read House
Bill 1826presentative Bentley to mandate coverage for delivery of newborn in a licensed birthing center. Representative Bentley, you
are recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Speaker. Colleagues,
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I'm determined that Arkansas is not gonna be the least, uh, healthiest place to deliver a baby, but the most healthiest place to deliver a baby. In order to do that, we've got to make some options and choices for women. Currently in Arkansas, 50 of our counties have absolutely no place to deliver a baby. And states across the nation, they have
allowed a birthing centers actually open up in small hospitals and, uh, to deliver children there and we're probably the only state in the nation that has absolutely zero birthing centers. We did have one in Northwest Arkansas, but it down because they couldn't get the funding that they needed to keep that birthing center open. And now, uh, women in Northwest Arkansas are driving to Missouri because they want to deliver in a birthing center. Actually, 40 years ago, I would have loved to deliver at a birthing center because when I get done with nursing school, I wanted a certified nurse midwife, but the only way I could have that is at home. So I had a home delivery
with my certified nurse midwife, but I would love to have had a birthing center because it's in between a hospital and a home. It gives a safe place for mom to deliver a child with a licensed certified nurse midwife and a licensed birthing center with lots. safety options that are not available at home. So this will open us up like every other state in the nation to have license, a birthing centers that actually get funding. So just safety options that are not available at home. So this will open us up like every other state in the nation to have license, a birthing centers that actually get funding, so this makes insurance companies to pay for the delivery of a child, whether it's in a lying birthing center or in a hospital. And with that, I would have to take any questions.
Seeing them, I'd appreciate a good boat. Thank you. Representative Bentley has explained the bill. Would
anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Bentley is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1826. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
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Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the
ballot, Madam clerk. By a vote of 91, 1 nay, and 2 present, the bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1426 Representative Johnson to
amend the Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act. Representative Johnson, you are recognized to explain the
bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, last
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session we created some laws around what, uh, how insurance companies could lease their networks, so they have a network of providers they can
lease that network to other insurance companies. We set up some rules around that and setting up those rules, we missed, uh, a few things in the definitions and ended up accidentally car people out that we needed a car back in. Uh, this is the language that accomplishes that. I'll be happy. Thank you. Appreciate a good vote. 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 1426. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. As everyone voted, everyone voted. Cast up the ballot, Madam Clerk. By a vote of 95 yeah, 0, nay, and 0 present. The bill has passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1739. I suppose 1739 by Representative Brown to adopt
the uniform Electronic legal Materials Act. Representative Brown, you're recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the last, uh, bill in the bar,
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the Arkansas bars package for this session. It's another uniform law. It's been promulgated by the ULC. Uh, this bill simply provides that, uh, a state agency that chooses to publish like a rule or a regulation or something of that nature in electronic format. It provides the guidelines whereby that electronic format can be considered the legal copy of the rule. It also gives agencies the option if they do both electronic and paper, they now have the option to designate the electronic uh copy as the official copy, about 20 states have adopted this so far. I like to think of it as bringing us back to 2003 or so. Appreciate a good vote.
Representative Brown has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? when I speak for the bill. Representative Brown is closed for the deal. The question before the House is the passage of House Bill 1739. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted, everyone voted.
Cast up the ballot With a vote of 97 ya, zero nay,
and 0 present. Bill is passed. Madam Clerk,
please read House Bill 1341. 1341 by Representative
Warren to amend the law concerning benefits under the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System and to amend the definition of pay under the Arkansas Local Police and fire departments retirement system. Representative Warren, you're
recognized to explain your bill. Thank you,
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Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, House Bill 1341 is a bill that deals with workers'
compensation payments as they relate to members of the Loy retirement system. If a member is receiving a worker's compensation payment for some injury or disability. They may direct or give those checks directly to their employer to be used to pay that member. This does a couple of things, uh, with respect to the system. Number one, it allows the member to get credit for time and pay while disabled. 2. It does not change the pay for
that member but allows the credit to be contained within the system. In no time missed for calculating number of years to retire or the final average compensation to be negatively impacted if that time is part of the best, uh, this is not a required action by members, but it is an option members can use to give them the maximum benefits with lot fee and the municipal League helped in the drafting of this bill and
they're both I would appreciate a good vote. Representative Warren has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill?
For the bill Representative Warren is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1341. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted. Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
By a vote of 96, 0 nay, and zero present. The bill is passed. Madam Clark, please read House Bill 1344. 1344
by Representative Warren concerning administration of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement systems and to correct the name of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf under Title 24 of
the Arkansas Code. Representative Warren, you're recognized to
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explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, House Bill 1344 affects the provisions of the
Arkansas Public Employee retirement System and the Arkansas teacher retirement system. Both of these systems define certain other employers, uh, that are allowed. Participation in the system, in the definition portion of their code. House Bill 1344 amends both their definitions so that the reference to the Arkansas school for the blind and the Arkansas school for the deaf are changed to be Arkansas School for the Deaf and blind.
This will put the language consistent with the wording of House Bill 1810, but only if it becomes an act. This ensures there are no, uh, legal wording issues involved in the continued participation of these employees in whichever system they're participating in. So Uh There's no fiscal impact with this. We're just making sure that with the name change if that bill does get passed and is
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signed into participation of all those members. Be glad to take any questions. Shade a good bump. Members
just to bring to your attention, this bill does have an emergency clause on it. It's not listed on the calendar, but it is listed up on the board. Representative
Warren is closed for the bill. I explained to Bill, would anyone like to speak
against the bill? For the bill Representative Warren is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1344.
Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Members, your one vote
is for the bill and the emergency clause. So everyone voted.
So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. By a vote of 96,
0 nay, and 0 present. You have passed the bill and the emergency clause. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1851.
House 1851 by Representative Jean to amend the sales tax exemption for food, foodie food ingredients and
prepared foods sold in a public common high school or college cafeteria or
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dining facility. Representative Jean, you're recognized to
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explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 1851, it's an amendment to a sales tax issue that we had at uh University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. Right now, all the food services that bring food to our,
uh, uh, schools, public schools throughout the state of Arkansas and our, uh, uh, colleges is tax exempt, the food is, uh, and it's cause there's a vision here that had nonprofit, but there's also for profits, uh, food services. So, uh, the, uh, tourism tax at uh Pine Bluff charged UAPB because they were our mark is a for-profit. So anyway, this just clarifies it
so that all food goes into all of our campuses and all our public schools, the food costs will be tax-free, and that's what it does. It's no, no, uh, uh, bearing on state revenue. I appreciate a good vote. Representative Jean has explained the bill. Would anyone
like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Jean is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of
House Bill 1851, repair the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted. So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. By a
vote of 98, 0, nay, and 0 present. Bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill
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165353 by Representative Kavanaugh to set standards for licensing and regulation of psychiatric residential treatment facilities and to declare an
emergency. Representative Kavanaugh, you're recognized to explain your bill.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Um, 1653 is a bill that's come out of our mental health work group that we've been having for about the last 4 years, um, for those that don't know what a PRTFN is, a psychiatric residential treatment facility. Um, and what we're doing here is we're setting up new licensers and new quality of care requirements in it. And that's really what we're doing through our work. We found out that we had a loophole, it needed to be fixed, and that's what this bill is doing. And I'd be glad to take any questions. With that, I appreciate a good
vote. Representative Kavanaugh has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For
the bill Representative Kavanaugh is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1653. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Remember your one vote is for
the bill and the emergency clause. Everyone voted. As everyone voted.
Cast up the ballot. With a vote of 95, 0 nay, and 2 present, the bill and the
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emergency clause has passed. Representative Hawk, for what purpose? motion. I'll hear your motion.
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Mr. Speaker, I move we expunge the vote in which SB 443 that's a proper motion. It
is debatable. Representative Hock, you've come to the well and explain your motion.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colleagues, yesterday, um, after we
got done with the session, I talked with Representative Rose about the home inspector bill that we talked about so much, he's willing to do an amendment that is going to make everybody happy and keep everybody in compliance as it currently is by going from 3 years back down to 1. And, uh, so we are gonna expunge this vote hopefully and be able to get that amendment out. Representative Hawke has
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explained the motion. Would it be more likely to speak against the motion? But like to speak for the
motion. Representative Rose, you're recognized to speak for the motion.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. Uh, the sad news is if you guys were to, uh, pass
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this motion, the bill to get, I think, the fewest votes this session will not belong to me. So that will belong to whoever's 2nd right now. But, uh, my full intention is to amend this as Representative Hawk mentioned, uh, to remove the three-year statute of limitations that's in that
twelve-page bill and leave it at the one that it currently sits at. I'm holding on to that amendment. We'll make sure it's engrossed, get it back to committee and get it passed through there. So I'd appreciate a, a good vote. There's a higher threshold on this just so you're aware, we need 67 votes to get the expungement passed, so I'd appreciate that. Thank you. Representative Rose, who
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spoke for the motion. Would anyone like to speak against the motion? You would like to speak for the motion? Representative Hawk, you
recognized close with the motion. Representative Hawk is closed with a motion.
Question before the house is the motion to expunge. The vote of Senate Bill 443 by which it failed Pray the machine, Madam Clerk. Has everyone voted, everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 95 yeah, 1 nay, and zero present. Motion to expunge. Has passed.
Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1142.
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House 11:42 by Representative Brown to create the reproductive empowerment and support through optimal restoration Restore Act. Representative
Brown, you're recognized to explain your
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bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, before I present HB 1142, the Restore Act. I wanna I want you to hear some statistics on why this coverage is so important for women. According to recent surveys, 1 in 5 women in the United States suffer from infertility. 1 in 9
women of reproductive age have endometriosis in the United States. It's estimated that 10% of women of reproductive age have PCOS. This translates to approximately 5 to 10 million women suffering. These are only some of the reproductive health conditions that cause a wide variety of issues for women. But also there's hormonal imbalances, there's painful menstruation. In other symptoms that when our untreated, they cause harm to
women, and they prevent us from living full, healthy lives. In the Restore Act, restorative reproductive medicine is defined as a scientific approach to reproductive medicine that seeks to cooperate with or restore the natural physiology and anatomy of the human reproductive system. In short, I'd say this, uh, restorative medicine focuses on holistically treating the underlying health conditions of women. I want to be clear, members,
this bill in no way prevents a woman from using reproductive technology such as IVF. But women should not spend years in pain struggling with unexplained infertility. When restorative treatments could alleviate their pain and remove barriers to successfully conceiving. As of now, I've heard of no opposition to the bill. Some insurance companies do cover some of these, uh, procedures, but they don't cover all, and women deserve this coverage. And
so with that, I will take any questions. Seeing none, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Brown has explained the Bill, would anyone like to speak against the bill? Would a new life speak for the bill. Representative Brown. what your clothes for the bill, Representative Brown is closed for the bill. The question before the
House is the passage of House Bill 1142. Repair the machine, Madam Clerk.
Everyone voted So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. By a vote of 79, 13 nay, and 3 present.
The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House
Bill 127777 by Representative Graham to amend payments for corrective action regarding petroleum storage tanks. Representative Gramlich, you are recognized
to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House
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Bill 1277, uh, and tries to rectify an issue in storage tanks in the state. Uh, what this bill will do, it will allow pollution controls the tank owners must pay in order to receive payments for the corrective action from the petroleum storage tank Trust Fund, the deductible cannot exceed $30,000 per occurrence and the bill is in collaboration. Currently, the deductible set 24 hours. What's happening is people are um not
reporting within 24 hours for whatever reason. they just end up leaking and leaking, leaking, creating ecological disaster, and then it's on the uh on the person who owns the gas station for the entire cost of the cleanup and what's happening is they'll just leave. So, uh, this allows us to uh work with the attendant. Representative Gramlich has explained the bill. Would anyone
like to speak against the bill? Anyone like to speak for the bill. Representative Gramlich is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of House Bill 1277. Prepare the machine,
madam clerk. Everyone voted. Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. I vote of 91 ya, 2 nay, and 4 present. The bill is passed.
Members at the request of Representative Denise Senate, we will pass over House Bill 1856 today. Madam
Clerk, please read House Bill 1854. Is
1854 by Representative Bentley to exempt a home caregiver from home caregiver training if he or she previously completed training. Representative Bentley, you're
recognized to explain your bill. Thank you, Speaker. Colleagues
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is a very business friendly, very, uh, patient care friendly and uh business worker friendly, actually just says if you're a caregiver, in-home caregiver, and you get your 40 hours of training when you go from one company to another company, you don't have to do those 40 hours all over again, so it just allows them to be certified in their 40 hours and just, that's it, not have to repeat it. So very simple bill with that I'll take any questions, uh. appreciate a good books. Representative Bentley has
explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
Representative Bentley is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 15, 1854. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Everyone voted So
everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. By a vote of 96 ya, zero nay,
and zero present. The bill is passed. Madam Clark, please read House Bill 1148.
That's 11:48 by Representative to create the Arkansas Privacy Act and to address certain images captured by unmanned aircraft systems. Representative Archer recognized
to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr.
Speaker. Um, I wanna first thank all the state agencies that actually helped me take a really badly written bill and make it a much better bill, uh, today. Um, when I were asked to first started down this rabbit hole, and I will say it is a rabbit hole. It was really deep. And there was not very
many lines. There was a whole lot of gray on who could do what and how come they could do it and so I knew then that we needed to try to fix something so people know who's on their land and why they're on. their land. Um, just a couple of weekends ago, I had a neighbor working cattle and the entire time they worked cattle, there was this drone hovered over them. And they were like, who is this? What's going on? It scares the cattle. I mean, there's just a lot of stuff that go on. We have a lot of sick chickens in the state of Arkansas. It's
about security issue, those things can actually go from farm to farm, and they can take the disease from one farm to another farm, and we're trying to do everything we can in the biosecurity world to try to help our animals stay, stay safe and healthy. Um, the other thing is, there was a pedophile who had one of these drones and the pedophile was watching a girl, two girls sunbathe. Away from the home, I mean, all he had to do was fly his drone down there and watch these young
girls, um, Sunbathe. It's a big issue. It's an issue in which people should know who is watching their kids or who is flying over their cattle or say their trees or whatever it might be. And this is gonna fix an issue that we truly do have in the state of Arkansas. Um, I would take any questions. We fixed
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you. Representative Hawk, for what purpose? Question, you're recognized for a question.
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Representative Vaugh, you, uh, are you aware that there are federal laws for
this we mirror the federal laws and all the rules, uh, that's already there. But there is no federal laws for any persons. Who fly these because they don't have to go get that ID for their drones. And
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that's the difference. No further questions. Let's protect Arkansas. Thank you. Representative Vau has explained
the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill?
For the bill. Representative Vault is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1148. Prepare the machine, Madam Clark. So everyone voted. Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote
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of 97 ya, 0 nay, and zero present. The bill is passed.
Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1865. That's
1865 by Representative Vault to create the enhanced penalty for certain offenses against a
child. Representer to explain your bill.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I bring this bill for several different reasons. In my district, I had a man who raped his child, his stepchild. Viciously
For 4 years. And the man only got 15. He was in the army and he's an army snapper, and that young girl reached out and was like, They're worried about her life whenever he gets out. Within Less than a month. I had a stepdad. Literally, with his fist beta child to death. After he beat the child to death, he didn't know what to do, so he took the child and he put it at the doorstep.
Of a doctor's office. He didn't even take it to the nearest hospital. Then Less than 2 weeks later, A mother left to go to work. And again, another child was beat to death because he had a stomach virus and threw up in the floor. That child endured 30
minutes. Of beating Before he died
From someone who's been abused, it's hard for me not to put myself In their shoes and wonder
what was going through their minds at that moment in time. Our laws. We're not very strict on this. The most heinous could be between. 10 and 40 years. Or what that child endured. Or that daughter endured. That's not much time. Because there's no
Just getting over those things. That mom, when she comes home every day, she can't just get over that baby not being there anymore. So what we did
was we made it. Or it's a lot stiffer. I was asking committee. Was that OK with taking? Away, the right of a jury or the judge to set the minimums.
After that, dad. Rape that daughter And only got 15 years. I think I'm pretty good with that. I think there should be a strict minimum. If you're gonna do the most heinous crimes in our state, that should be a strong penalty. I can't do anything to bring those kids
back. And I can't do anything to give
that young lady back. What the stepdad sold. Dull. But what I can do, I can try
to make somebody stop and think before they do it to the next child. I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative O has explained the bill. Would anyone
like to speak against the bill? Would anyone like to speak for the bill?
Representative Bo is closed for the bill. Question
before the house is the passage of House Bill 1865, Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted everyone voted. Cast up
the ballot. With a vote of 95, 1 nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House
Bill 1815. Representative Perry to amend the state's jurisdiction over federal lands and to retain juvenile justice jurisdiction by
the state. Representative Perry, you're recognized to
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explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Y'all, uh, colleagues, House Bill 18815 is in response to a Department of Defense request, uh, via the defense. State liaison office.
The US Senate Armed Services Committee in 2018 expressed concern about the ability of the Department of Defense to protect or provide justice to the children of service members when the children are sexually assaulted by other children on military bases. What this will do is this will extend the state's jurisdiction over juvenile justice to places of exclusive federal jurisdiction. will also require the legislative council to approve extensions of concurrent
jurisdiction when the General Assembly is not in session. And also require reciprocal agreements between the United States Department of Defense in the state, county, or a municipal government to be filed with the county clerk with a reciprocal agreement was made into, and to be compiled by the Attorney General. And the Attorney General's office has reviewed this as well. I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Perry has explained the bill, would anyone like to speak against the bill?
What do you want like speak for the bill? Representative Perry is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House
Bill 1815. Repair the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted. So everyone voted, cast up the ballot. By a vote of 97, 0,
nay, and 0 present. Bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1824.
14 by Representative Duffield to create the dog and cat rescue
Act, Daisy's Law. Representative Deaffield, you're recognized
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to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Go orange for animals. The color orange is used to represent animal cruelty awareness. April marks the prevention of cruelty to animals Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness about the mistreatment of animals.
And finding ways to combat animal cruelty. Regrettably, animal cruelty remains pervasive and manifest in various forms. Furthermore, it frequently serves as a precursor to other violent crimes, including domestic abuse, elder abuse, child abuse, and homicide. This legislation will say dogs and cats from unfortunate situations and saved their lives. This bill amends the animal
cruelty subchapter to give law enforcement the ability to temporarily secure a dog or cat, if the dog or cat is being neglected. Under current law, technically an animal can only be secured by law enforcement if the owner is being arrested or a warrant to secure the animal has been obtained. This bill would allow law enforcement to temporarily secure a dog or cat in emergency circumstances while preserving the owner's due process rights.
And with that, I'd appreciate a good vote. Representative Duffield has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Representative Richardson, you're recognized to speak against the bill. Richmond. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I,
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I really didn't come down here to speak against this bill. I don't know enough about it yet. I just
had a couple of questions and those questions are, Who will determine whether or not the animal is being mistreated. I think that's important, who makes that decision and then calls law enforcement. How is that determined? Is that going to be a veterinarian or is that going to be the neighbor or somebody like that that just doesn't like how the animals treated. So that concerns me. And then, did somebody bring this legislation to you? Was it HSUS PETA, or SPCA. And I would just
like those questions answered. Thank you, Representative Richmond has has spoke against the bill. Would anyone like to speak for the bill? You would like to speak
against the bill. Representative Ray, you're recognized to speak against the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, I
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had not planned on speaking against this bill, but I, frankly, it's one that I haven't had a lot of time to review. I just saw it, um, Last night When it was on the calendar. I do have some questions about it. So I'm gonna, I'm just gonna
kind of ask the questions out loud and hopefully the, the sponsor can address this. So, It looks like it requires that following a complaint of cruelty to dogs or cats that that would trigger this, but I don't see anything in here that says that they're, that the complaint has to be substantiated or that the complaint has to even be legitimate. I mean, sometimes people file complaints against people for very personal petty reasons, um, You know
I, I wonder, you know, what, what criteria or law enforcement going to use to determine, um, that there's a substantial likelihood that's, uh, that's the standard that is here in the, in the bill, um, You know What, what does, what constitutes temporary? If they, they can hold your animal. Temporarily, I don't know, is that what is that one day? Is that 72 hours? Is it a month? Um, I guess I, what, what
Legal recourse to pet owners have if they're, if their animals wrongfully taken. These are things that I just don't know. I, I don't think they were discussed. Uh, at length in the committee, and so I just wanna mention those. I, I know we already have. Laws against animal cruelty. So I just wonder if these additional, uh, if this additional. Representative Rayes spoke against the bill. Would
anyone like to speak for the bill?
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Representative Brown, you reckon I speak for the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, Uh, Representative Richmond, I think to answer your question, I understood correctly. So the call would be made by like an officer when they're responding to a situation and they come across an animal that is essentially is near death and going to die if they don't get it immediate care right now. We don't have time to go to the judge and try to get a warrant. Maybe it's late at night or things of that nature. As represent Duffield, I think the kind of the loophole in the law right now is, is that under the Animal cruelty chapter, if you, um, It assumes that the owner is
being arrested, and at that point, law enforcement can then seize the animal and take it into the pound. Uh, this bill is to take care of those situations where let's say the law enforcement officers called out to do a welfare check on someone, 85 year old woman that's got dementia or something of that nature. And, hey, she's got a cat here that's about to die. We can go ahead and get that cat and get it saved tonight, but we're not having to put her in jail because, you know, obviously we need to work with her. Representative Ray, you mentioned on the Tipperary, the, um, existing animal cruelty law, it has a very strict provision in there about There's, I think it's, it's either 14 or 15 day, I can't remember, but there's a very
short time frame that if an animal is seized, no owner has to be notified. It's actually a district court procedures they get into court far faster and get the animal back to them if it's something wrong for of that nature. Uh, but this wouldn't be a case of somebody just makes a complaint. It's, if an officer encounters this, and again, it's to catch the loophole where under current law, if the animal's running loose, the officer can get them. If someone is arrested, the officer can get the animal, but if they're not arresting the person, they can't actually save their cat, again on a weekend night 11 o'clock. So appreciate a good vote. Representative Brown has spoke for the bill. Would anyone like
to speak against the bill? But even when I speak for the bill. Representative Duffield, you're recognized close for your bill.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, I think that, uh, Representative Brown answered most
of those questions to answer your question, Representative Richmond, on where this came from.
No, this did not come from PETA. This actually came from our district and local law enforcement, our local prosecutor, we had an
issue with a gentleman there in town that had 15 dogs that were really, really rough shape. And we have a rescue in our district, actually in Representative Barry's district called Nova Star Animal Rescue, and they became aware of this. situation and there were some issues in saving those dogs' lives. So essentially, that's where this came from. And this is a bill to solve problems, not create them, and will hopefully help law enforcement get, get these animals to a rescue facility.
And save the dog's life. So essentially, that's where it came from. Appreciate a
good vote. Representative Duffield is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1824. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
By a vote of 72 years, 73 years,
8 nay, and 10 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk,
please read House Bill 1752. House Bill 1752 by
Representative Maddox to exempt certain savings plans from the execution of a judgment. Representative Maddox, you recognize
to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr.
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Speaker, colleagues, this is actually a very simple bill, but it's a good bill. So this bill just clarifies existing Arkansas law. It makes it clear that certain
qualified retirement and savings accounts are not subject to execution by creditors. I believe that is the intent of the Arkansas statute now, but we're just making it very clear we're pointing out that your health savings account, your 401k, a Coverdale education account cannot be seized by a creditor if they get a judgment. against you and try to execute. So again, I think it's the intent of the current statute, but this is just making it clear. So I'd be glad to take any questions. Representative Kavanaugh, for
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what purpose? You're recognized for a question. Sorry, just a quick question. So I just want to make sure I understand. So if I'm wronged by an individual, say I'm not a creditor where I've loaned you money, but I'm an individual that got damaged through your negligence, and I go through the court system and I'm awarded an award. This is prohibiting me from being able to get the money that I'm due
because of your negligence. In these accounts. Is that
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correct? Well, yes and no. So, um, We have a public policy in this country and in our state where if you get sued, we want you to be able to execute and, and get assets, but we protect certain things. We protect your homestead. If you get a judgment, you can garnish your paycheck, but you can only take a certain percentage as I'm sure you're aware. And we also protect retirement accounts. So our statute now lists like a simple plan and a set plan. I'm sure you know what that is. But
that's specifically mention other things like the health savings account. Or an HSA or a 401k. So if you have an individual account with stock in it just in your name or you and your spouse's name, you can execute against that, but you can execute against your 401k, which again, I think is the intent of the law now because it says SEP plan or other similar plan. I'm just making clear that your 401k, your health savings account cannot be executed upon. Follow up
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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You're recognized for a follow-up would be not just
for a creditor, but for a civil judgment that maybe I went through the civil courts and somebody from, like I said, from their neglige. I told you make sure it's for both. To me, most people look at it as two different types of judgment, which they're really not, but anyway, so. But am I reading this correct is what I wanted to make sure. I don't know.
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I understand your question. What was your question? But
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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I just wanna make sure, so if I do go through and I get a civil judgment because of
neglect. This will exempt them from being able to be garnished to 401k that I might hold. Correct. Yes,
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ma'am. Correct. And again, thank you. Again, I
Representative John Maddox
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think that is already the law. We're just clarifying that it is the law. We wouldn't want to give special treatment to a simple plan or a SEP plan and not a 401k. So that's all it is. But thank you for the question. And seeing no others appreciate a good vote. Representative
Maddox has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? the bill
Representative Maddox is closed for the bill. Questioned before the House is the passage of House Bill 1752. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Everyone voted So everyone voted. Cast
up the ballot. By a vote of 94
ya, 2 nay, and one present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House
Bill 1763163 by Representative Underwood to amend the Human Trafficking Act of 2013 and to create the offense of unlawful use
of communication device during the commission of a human trafficking
offense. Representative Underwood, you're recognized to explain your bill.
Representative Kendon Underwood
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, um, this bill criminalizes the use, uh, of a criminal communication device to facilitate the sale of
human beings. Um, oftentimes, and this was brought to me by the deputy, uh, the chief deputy prosecutor in Benton County. So oftentimes you have victims who unfortunately, uh, don't want to
cooperate or disappear. And so this allows um prosecutors to have another tool in their toolbox to prosecute these crimes. Importantly, we already do this. Um, we already criminalized the use of communication devices to facilitate the sale of Cos. Um, so that's already in code and we recognize that the sale of those items, you know, harms addicts, destroys families, destroys lives, leads to other criminal activity. And so all this does is borrows that same logic to help combat human trafficking. And so that, I'd appreciate a good boat.
Representative Underwood has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? And when I speak for the bill. Representative Underwood is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1763. Prepare the machine, Madam clerk. Everyone voted. Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. With a vote of 95 yay, 1 nay,
and zero present. The bill is passed. Members at the request of Representative Dalby, we will pass over House Bill 1829 today. Madam Clark, please read House Bill 1833. That's about 1833 by Representative Shepherd. To
amend the law concerning the admissions at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. Representative Shepherd, you're recognized to explain your bill.
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Uh, members, House Bill 1833, uh, is a bill that, uh, UAMS brought to me and, uh, I worked with them on, basically, this is going to clarify, uh, some of the admission requirements for the College of Medicine. As you can see, uh, we're clarifying that what was previously based on a percentage across each, uh, congressional district. Uh, now we're allotting 25 slots, which is roughly the equivalent of what that percentage worked out to. Um, additionally,
we've included, uh, reference to the, to the, uh, fact that if there's not enough qualified and who have accepted admissions, what happens to those remaining slots. Um, ultimately, it just provides greater clarity. It also, um, references the requirement that they meet published admissions requirements. Uh, the fact of the matter is that the uh College of Medicine, their accreditation requirements in part are based on Uh, the successful progression
of students through the College of Medicine and if students are being admitted that can't meet some of the bear, uh, minimum, uh, requirements, that doesn't bode well for their continued success, which can then adversely affect the accreditation of the College of Medicine. And so I'll be glad to answer any questions, but would appreciate a good vote. Representative Shepherd has explained the bill. Would anyone like
to speak against the bill. And when I speak for the bill.
Representative Shepherd is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1833. Prepare the machine, Madam clerk. So everyone voted, so everyone voted. Cast up the ballot
The vote of 97, 0, nay, and zero present bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 18121812 byresentative
Graham to amend the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act to create an exception to
attendance requirements for a student who takes a GED test and to amend the score requirements for the
GED test. Representative Gramlich, you are recognized to
Representative Zack Gramlich
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explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That was an impressive title read. Um, this bill does a number of things. Uh, it, it, first off, Uh, one of the things we did in 2023 and with Acts 4:23 was we were trying to make it so GED people who got their GED did not
use in the law where it's still being calculated their GED, um, we're fixing that so it doesn't count as a, a dropout towards graduation rates. Um, another thing we're doing with this is we're updating the code, um, to to actually reflect what actually happens in practice, um, With the director of, uh, you worked with the director of Adult Ed to figure out how GED and then secondly, um, we're also doing some high school dropout prevention by allowing a
Representative Shepherd, for what purpose? You're recognized for a question. Thank
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you for bringing this bill. Did I, was it my understanding that you're working with
Representative Zack Gramlich
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the director of adult education to fix this, yeah, yeah, the full support, I came with these bills, um, a while ago, or at least the and she helped me draft this one this language that I already had for, um, editing the compulsory
ed law, and then to reflect how we actually do the
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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GED. I think it's Doctor Miles. Dr. Miles, thank you. I'm, I'm, I am over a GED program and these are our current guidelines. So if working with you to change that, then I'm OK with it. Thank you, appreciate
it. Appreciate a good vote. Representative Gramlich has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative
Gramlich is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage
of House Bill 1812. Prepair the machine, Madam Clerk. Everyone
voted. Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 96 ya, zero nay, and 1 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk,
please read House Bill 1889. Representative Cokington to amend the limitations on access to a dispensary or cultiv vacation facility and to authorize
a dispensary to deliver orders via a delivery vehicle or via a drive-through window.
Representative Aaron Pilkington
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Representative Pilkington, you're recognized to explain your bill. House Bill 1889 does three things. The permits, schedules,
tours, the dispensaries for invited guests only, authorizes drive-through dispensing of pre-ordered medical marijuana via bank-style secure window and lowers the delivery driver requirement
from 2 to 1. Uh In 2023, the General Assembly passed legislation authorizing tools of cultivation facilities. Uh, this is just logically expanding this to dispensaries,
um, I've actually toured some of these dispensaries in other states, uh, as part of, uh, work with the Council of State Governments. Actually, it was a tour of me and, uh, Representative McGee went on together back in the day, um, and it was very enlightening as as letting us know what was going on in, in these facilities. So I think it only makes sense that we would also do it here in Arkansas. And of course, on the secure um Bank-style secure window to pick this up. This is simply the same way you do with a pharmacy. You go in, you show your medical marijuana card, you show your ID, you sign a form and you get it. And this really helps our
disabled patients who sometimes find getting out, in and out of a vehicle, it's difficult for them because they're handicapped and so, uh, we actually did this during COVID and so we're just making it permanent. And with that, as for a good vote. Representative
Pilkington has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative
Pilkington is closed for the bill, question before the House is the passage of House Bill 1889. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
So everyone voted. So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. I vote of 51 ya, 31 nays, and 7
present. Bill is passed. Madam clerk, please read House Bill 14981498 by
Representative Painter to amend the law concerning military-type canteens and exchanges. Representative Painter, you're recognized to explain your bill.
Representative Stetson Painter
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, this is, uh, HB 1498. This is part of the, part of the National Guard, uh, military package, this session, uh, this law modernizes the governing of Arkansas National Guard military exchanges to better align with federal standards like those uh of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. So if you don't know what that is, it's like a PX. It's like a general store and so forth on post for soldiers and airmen. It enables the adjutant general to partner with the military-focused nonprofits for military exchange operations. This bill ensures our
Our guard members will have access to comparable services and benefits as their active duty counterparts while enhancing flexibility and operational efficiency. I asked for a good vote. Thank you. Representative Painter has explained
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the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Painter is
closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1498. Prepair the machine, Madam clerk.
Everyone voted So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. With a vote of
96 ye, zero nay, and zero present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 15151515 by Representative Painter to amend
the law concerning the authority to order the Arkansas National Guard into service and to authorize the use of the Arkansas National Guard for matters related
to military justice and to address staffing shortages. Representative Painter, you're recognized to explain your bill. Thank you,
Representative Stetson Painter
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1:46:17
Mr. Speaker, colleagues, HB 1515 updates the authority to call the Arkansas National Guard and to stay active duty with the governor's approval, this bill allows the adjutant general to activate guard personnel, military just uh for military. justice operations such as legal proceedings involving judges, lawyers, and court officers when federal orders aren't available. It also authorizes the adjunct general with the governor's approval to seek volunteers to go on state active duty for narrow purpose of addressing staffing shortages for security operations or essential military
operation. This ensures many mission readiness for state active duty, for domestic responses, for tornadoes, which unfortunately going on right now. Ice storms and other incidents. I respectful, respectfully. ask you to vote for HB 15. Representative Painter has explained the bill. Would
anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Painter is
closed for the bill, questioned before the House is the passage of House Bill 1515, prepare the machine, madam clerk.
So everyone voted, so everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. By
a vote of 96, 0 nay, and 1 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1526.
That's 1526 by Representative Painters who authorized the Department of the military to enter into public-private partnerships and to amend the law concerning gifts received by the Department of the Military. Representative
Painter, you're recognized to explain your bill.
Representative Stetson Painter
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues, HB 1526 authorizes
the Arkansas Department of Military Affairs to enter into public or private, public private partnerships to support recruitment and retention efforts. This bill allows the department to accept voluntary services and property from private entities, so long as it does not coperize the integrity of its programs. It also outlines clear reporting and review thresholds for partnerships depending on the value of contributions, any partnership with the value of between 10,000 and 50,000 will be reported to ALC any partnership valued over
50,000 will require review and approval by ALC. This measure gives the department a more flexibility and resources while maintaining transparency and oversight. The bill requires rules to be promulgated to the legislature will have input and approval how this bill.
Uh, this is just mirroring what they do on the federal level. Representative Richardson, for what purpose? Question. You're recognized for a question. Can you give
Representative R. Scott Richardson
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me an example of what a partnership, public Private partnership would look like. Sure
Representative Stetson Painter
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No, I can't because there's a lack of guidance. So, uh,
it could be a nonprofit that wants to, this is the ability to help, uh, retain a retention. So like recruiting and so forth like that, if a, if a, uh, if a recruiter wants to go out and, and, and there's a nonprofit that wants to take them out to dinner or something like that, that, that could happen. It's just building those partnerships. Uh, they do it on an active duty side, um, and there's federal regulations, but the National Guard can't do it because there is no regulations. So something of that sort.
All right, I appreciate a good vote. Thank you. Representative Painter has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Represent painter's clothes for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of House Bill 1526. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot
The vote of 87 e, one nay, and 6 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill
1638. 1638 by Representative Painter to monitor that. Modernized references
to the United States Armed Forces and to amend armed forces and uniformed Services listings to include the United States Space Force. Representative painter, you're
Representative Stetson Painter
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recognized. Thank you Mr. Speaker, colleagues, HB 1638 is a crucial housekeeping bill that modernizes Arkansas law to include the United States Space Force. Yes, the United States
Space Force in the definition of armed forces in uniformed services. This bill does not create any new programs that simply ensures the space force members and veterans received the same state benefits and legal protections as those in military branches by updating over 50 code sections this legislation brings our laws in line with federal. definition and minimizes disruptions of services and uh for them and their families, it touches areas like education, licensing, tax exemptions, and custody laws, ensuring no branch
is left behind. I urge you to vote, uh, support this bill, and may the force be with you. Appreciate
a good vote. Representative Painter has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak
against the bill? For the bill Represents painters closed for the bill. Question before the house is
the passage of House Bill 1638, for the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted.
So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. By a vote of 95, 0, nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read
Senate Bill 367 by Representative Graham to repeal the small business revolving loan fund for pollution control and prevention technologies Act and to reveal the small business revolving
loan fund. Representative Gramlich, you're recognized to explain your bill.
Representative Zack Gramlich
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Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Uh, Senate Bill 367, um, discontinues the small business revolving loan fund for pollution control and prevention Technologies. Uh, the SBRLF program was not successful and is no longer useful or beneficial at the ENE. This funding required ENE to act as a lender and enforce collections when not paid. In the intends to use the fund balance, approximately 1.78 million into a series of grants to award to Arkansas entities that may include
includes school lab cleanups, waste tire abandonment, and assistance to small business with environmental remediation. Any modification and fund will require further approval by the legislator. And with that, I appreciate a good vote. Representative Gramlich has explained
the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Gramlich is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 367, prepare the machine, madam clerk.
Everyone voted Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot By
a vote of 91 ya, zero nay, and 2 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 323. 323
by Representative McCollum to amend the horizontal Property Act. Representative McCollum, you're recognized to
explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank
Representative Austin McCollum
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you, colleagues. So I'm gonna grab that. I'm up here. There we go. So, um, as the title says, we're amending the horizontal Property Act or horizontal property regimes, uh, think of condominiums, so we're going through this, updating Arkansas line as it aligns with the uniform Condominium Act. This has been adopted and multiple other states, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, and others, all for the purposes of defining an apartment or unit within.
The entirety of a horizontal property regime. So think of mixed-use developments, um, Developers from across the state will be able to benefit from this. I agreed to do this because, uh, some of the developers that came to me in Northwest Arkansas gave some examples of how the current law or the current statute that we have slows. Appreciate a good vote. Representative McCollum has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill?
For the bill Representative McCollum is closed for the bill. Question before
the house is the passage of Senate Bill 323 repair the machine, Madam Clerk. Everyone voted, everyone voted. Cast up the
ballot. With a vote of 93 y, 1 nay, and one present.
Bill is passed, Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 104.
104 by representative Langstrom to amend the Arkansas Pharmacy Benefits Manager Licenser Act to protect patients' rights and access to medications and to declare
an emergency. Representative Lindstrom, you're recognized to
Representative Robin Lundstrum
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explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a common sense bill that closes the gaps in regulatory coverage that have been abused by the PBMs and serve against the entrance of Arkansans medical providers. Prescribers, hospitals, pharmacies, and pharmacists.
Basically, they managed to tick everybody off all at the same time. The bill changes nothing about how an in-state pharmacist functions. But it, it doesn't override any good. Representative Lundstrom has explained the bill. Would anyone like to
speak against the bill? For the bill? Representative Lindstrom is closed for the bill. Question
before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 104.
Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Remembers, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Everyone voted.
Everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. With a vote of 96 ya, zero nay, and zero present. You've passed the bill and the emergency clause. Madam Clark, please read Senate Bill 411. it before 11 by Representative
Holcomb to amend the law concerning the height of vehicles and to create an offense for the operation of a vehicle with a modified bumper.
Representative Hokumb, you're recognized to explain your bill.
Representative Mike Holcomb
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is actually a vehicle safety bill, uh, if I refer to a squatter vehicle, you might not know what it is, but if you were in committee, it's a vehicle coming down the road that the, the back end is so low and the fronts so high that the headlights are actually shining up in the skyline. Uh, it creates a real problem for someone to see over the dash, especially if you're in a Walmart parking lot and someone's walking around, it's,
uh, it could be a real problem. So, uh, also a control issue, if you've ever had too much tongue weight on your truck, you know what I'm talking about. It's, it's hard to control. So, we've modified the bill some, one of the other states passed it and just said 4 inches from bumper to bumper. So what they were doing instead of, uh, they just changed their bumper. For us, we moved it from, uh, suspension and chassis. So it's can only be 4 inches. So, uh, it's a pretty good deal. If I, uh, if you have
any questions about it, I'd be glad to answer
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them. Brother Rose, Representative Rose. What purpose? Thank you, Mr.
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Speaker. I have a question. You have one of these vehicles? I do, yes. I figured that. No, no, my question, usual suspect, I guess. Bless you. No, it's, it's interesting because when I
Representative Ryan A. Rose
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was, when I was reviewing the bill, um, I was thinking not of You know, a, a car, like you had mentioned in, in your presentation, but I was thinking
more of, um, a truck or an off-road vehicle or something along those lines. Uh. Can you comment on like if there's any provision in there for a work truck or a tow truck or anything like that that that would have like a significantly higher front bumper, uh, brush guard or, or any kind of lift or anything like that, that, that, that this would impact, do you know? I don't know how a
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brush guard would impact the angle of a vehicle. Well, not so much
Representative Ryan A. Rose
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the angle, it says cause the height of the front bum bumper of the
motor vehicle to be at least 4 inches in height, greater than the height of the rear bumper.
Representative Mike Holcomb
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I just don't know if if you have it also says the suspension frame or chassis of the motor vehicle has been modified to cause the height of the bumper to be 4 inches. So it's, we reason we put that in there so you couldn't move the bumper. It basically just the, just the chassis height. So it couldn't be modified any more than that. OK, yeah, thank you. If you've got a, if you've got an old lead sled we used to refer to. This wouldn't, this
wouldn't affect it at all. So,
Any, any other questions? All right. Thank you. I'd appreciate it. Represented
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more for what purpose? You're recognized Representative Holcomb, I
Representative Kendra Moore
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appreciate what you're trying to do. I was just curious regarding out of state vehicles that may be traveling through. Well, if
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they're coming through Arkansas and it's Arkansas law, they're going to be fine like anyone else. Uh
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Any other, well, I won't comment on the question. Representative Hokumb is closed. I explained to Bill, would anyone like to speak against the bill?
But even like speak for the bill. Representative Holcomb's closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 411. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted.
So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The boat of 79, 8 nay,
and 8 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clark, please read Senate Bill 416 16 Representative Shepherd
to repeal the electric vehicle infrastructure grant program and to repeal the electric vehicle infrastructure fund. Representative Shepherd, you're recognized to
explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members,
Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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uh, Senate Bill 416 is a bill that's, uh, brought to us from the Department of Energy Environment. It, uh, discontinues the department's infrastructure program, uh, related to electric vehicles. This was set up several years ago in anticipation of receiving federal funding for that, ultimately, the federal funds were distributed to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, not to the Department of Energy and Environment. And so there's been no funds in this program. There's no need for that program and we're just
simply repealing it. I would appreciate a good vote. Representative Shepherd has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the
bill? For the bill Representative Shepherd is closed for the bill. Question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 416 pair the machine, Madam clerk. So everyone voted, so everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
The vote of 92, yeah, 0, nay, and 5 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please
read Senate Bill 257 27 by Representative Lungstrom to amend the Medicaid Fairness Act to extend the appeal period for providers in the Arkansas Medicaid program and to require
comprehensive information and notices of adverse decision. Representative Blundstrom,
you're recognized to explain your bill. Thank you, Speaker.
Representative Robin Lundstrum
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This bill is pretty straightforward. Right now you have 30 days if you are denied a Medicaid claim, or
excuse me, 35 days. That is simply not enough time to turn around and try to arbitrate your claim. This changes it to 65 days. The industry standard is actually 90 days, so we're still under the industry standard, but it'll give you a little bit of time to work through your claim. This also requires DHS to put or to maintain and publish all historic documents and binding requirements. It's online so you can access those and not have to constantly call them and say, where's this document? So with that I
Representative Lundstrom has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative
Lundstrom is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 257. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. So everyone voted. So everyone voted. Cast up the
nay, and 0 present. The bill is passed.
Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 100.
about 100 by Representative Gramlich to authorize the Arkansas Medicaid program to recognize a physician assistant as a
primary care provider. Representative Gramlick, you're recognized to
Representative Zack Gramlich
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explain the bill. SV 100 would allow physician assistants, excuse me, physician assistants to service primary care providers, uh, which are PCPs under Medicaid, um, APRNs already have this. There's no known outside opposition. PAs work alongside supervising physicians and the SB 100 reaffirms that critical
relationship. By allowing PAs to be formally recognized as PCPs. This streamlines care and eliminates unnecessary delays that can arise when patients must wait for a physician's signature on time sensitive orders and referrals. Billings does not go to the PAs. It goes SB 100 does not change the PA's scope of practice and all PAs will still practice under a super, under the supervision of a physician. All patients under the care of a PA have physician-led care team. And with that, I appreciate a good vote.
Representative Gramlich has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Richardson, you're recognized to speak for the bill. Against the bill. I just had
Representative R. Scott Richardson
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a question and you can do it on your clothes. Will this allow physician assistants if they choose to. To go out on their own and
operate just like a nurse practitioner. Representative Richardson has spoke against the bill. Would anyone like
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to speak for the bill? Would anyone like
Representative Zack Gramlich
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to speak against the bill. Representative Gramli, you recognized clothes for your bill. Uh, thank you, Speer. No, it, it, it, it should not, from my understanding, they had building of a PA, so no change in scope. should be the same, um, same deal. It's just really, it's a fix in how we do billing. I
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appreciate a good vote. Representative Gramlich is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 100. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Has
everyone voted? So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 98, 0, nay, and 5 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clark, please read Senate
Bill 264264 by Representative Johnson to establish the Arkansas Primary Care Payment Improvement Working Group. Representative Johnson, you're
recognized to explain your bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Representative Lee Johnson
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Members, uh, primary care physicians came to me in the, in the interim looking at maybe how much money should insurance companies be spending on primary care, and how much spin should they have in the Medicaid space. They talked about running a bill to define that, uh, instead of running that bill, what they decided to do instead was create a working group to have a better studied approach as to how much that spin should look like. And
I think that's the responsible way to approach this. So this bill creates a working group of a variety of different kinds of primary care providers that will look into how much money is appropriate to be spent within an insurance carrier on primary care and then it will make those reports back to ALC, uh, for ALC to look at and then ALC May is permissive language, uh, bring insurance companies in to talk about that primary care spin, and I'd be happy to answer any questions on this bill. Thank you. Appreciate a good vote.
Chair
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Representative Johnson has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill?
Or the bill Representative Johnson is closed for the bill, question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 264. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted. So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
With the vote of 83 ya, 7 nay, and 6 present. The bill is passed. Madam Curt, please read Senate Bill 391 by Representative E to create the
robotics competition grant program for eligible robotics teams in the public or private schools for the purpose of
encouraging study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Representative Eaves, you're recognized to explain your bill. Thank you,
Mr. Speaker. Uh, members, as you can see,
Representative Les D. Eaves
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this is, uh, a Senate bill that comes to us. It's going to establish a
grant program for robotics competitions, uh, throughout our public and private schools. It'll be housed in the Department of, uh, Education. They'll decide, uh, where the grants come from and how they're equally distributed, uh, it'll be fair and equitable across the state. I want to say something too, um, if you've never seen these, um, 6 to 12th graders in a Uh, robotics competition. It's pretty amazing. These robots are, uh, when I first thought about going to see when I thought they were the ones that had the flames shooting out and the axes throwing and all that.
So I was a little disappointed that wasn't the case, but nonetheless, these things were amazing. They're about the size of a washing machine, maybe not that tall, but they, they drive the robots, they do, um, fully automated tasks and it's, it's amazing and even more amazing than that is that these kids These young men and women build it from scratch on their own, and I've been particularly, uh, to the, uh, Uh, facility that Harding uses, and they've got lathes and plasma tables and every kind of
machine that you can imagine in there, and they create every single part that's on that machine, on that robot. They make the gears, they make the frame, they do it all. So these kids are, are, are quite impressive and also impressive for these kids is that they created and drafted this bill, and when we gave it to BLR they said that there were hardly any, if any changes that needed to be made to the bill. So these kids have worked real hard to come up with a program that had plenty of guardrails and would also make it fair and equitable so that we can use the
grant program to fund robotics all over the state. I think, uh, in the committee testimony, we had, uh, students from Harding, uh, Academy. We had Cersei, uh, high school, I think, represented painters, uh, the bombers. Bomb squad. Thank you. Bomb squad was there testifying. So if, if you haven't been to one, you need to check it out. It's pretty cool. I'd be happy to take any questions. Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote. Representative Eaves has explained
the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill
Representative Brooks, who recognized speak for the bill. Lift your
Representative Keith Brooks
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glasses, representative so we can read. So I just wanted to say if, if you have not had the opportunity to, to see a robotics competition, I would encourage you to do that. They did a robotic stay here at the Capitol back in October, uh, let some of us drive, uh, the robots that we did not destroy them, from what I understand, if we did though, they would have fixed them. So I'd encourage you to get engaged in local communities because it's likely that your local schools probably have something like this, and it's uh it's
something great as we consider the future of STEM education, uh, it's something a pretty outstanding thing, so I appreciate representative. He's bringing this. It did make one point that I wanted to uh expand upon where, uh, BLR did say that, uh, the legislation that they got was almost flawless when they received it, uh, and I would like to say that there was a young lady that happens to be my niece that provided most of that language, and so perhaps there's a familial uh excellence in place there. I don't know. Appreciate a good vote on it.
Representative Brooks who spoke for the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? For the bill Representative Brooks, Representative Eaves, closed for the bill. Question before
the house is the passage of Senate Bill 391. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted So everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
The vote of 97, 0, nay, and 1 present, the bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 3655 Representative McKenzie
to amend the Arkansas Small Brewery Act to authorize the operation of 3 small brewery taprooms by a holder of a small brewery license. Representative McKenzie, you're recognized to
Chair
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explain your bill. you, Mr. Speaker, this is a
Representative Brit McKenzie
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very simple bill. Uh, what it does is currently in code, we have our small brewery, uh, license allows for two tap rooms for every single license holder. As an outgrowth of the success of the small brewery license and
small brewery, uh, independent brewers of Arkansas. Uh, we've had a bunch of specifically the region that, uh, I represent the broader region around me, ask for an additional, uh, tapro uh the ability to have additional taproom as a part of their license. I want to be very clear, this does not mean the opening of another bar or in essence, another bar. What, what you can often see with a taproom is um for a restaurant that does not have a license to serve either beer, wine, or mixed drinks. They can go and partner with a uh local brewery and have that taproom be a part of their restaurant. And
so that you have, in essence, the existing license and that a local product in a local restaurant. Um, Uh To that end, I lost my place. I lost my place. Here I am. Um. Uh, this is, like I said, an outgrowth of success. Um, whenever we sat down or the legislator sat down 10 years ago to, to work on this legislation and create these distinctions in the license. It was, um, I believe, based on the conversations I had, this was intended for us to continue to grow so that we have the
opportunity to uh have uh our local constituents who work in industry that benefits our communities, have more opportunities to sell their products to our constituents. Um, with that, I'd be happy to take any questions. With seeing none. Appreciate a good
Speaker 345
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vote. Representative McKenzie has explained the bill.
Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Would anyone like to speak for the bill? Representative McKenzie is
closed for the bill, question before the House is the passage
of Senate Bill 365. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. So everyone voted. As everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. The vote of 54, 28 nay, and
10 present. The bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read Senate Bill 305.3 to require certain testing of processed marijuana products sold as medical marijuana. Representative
Pilkington, you're recognized to explain your bill. Thank you. Um,
Representative Aaron Pilkington
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This is a pretty simple bill. Uh, it addresses an
issue with testing requirements for products, uh, As a lot of y'all know, the industry of medical marijuana has always evolving and when rules aren't clear on when pros products are supposed to be tested. So some products like infused flowers are compromised of different ingredients that can be tested at different times. This requirement is that you test the final product as a whole. The Department of Health set testing requirements, but this bill still sets basic standards they have and they've been recommended by the Arkansas
Testing Labs Association. And also clarifies that marijuana products and drug paraphernalia are two different things. There was some confusion that was created in the 2017 bill, but this bill only clarifies it. It does not overrule that earlier bill. It does not authorize any new products. ABC still has full discretion on that. We amended that in the Senate to make that even more clear. Um, ABC has been consulted on this and they have provided us with the luggage for this. So in essence, this is a testing bill to make sure that these products are safe and we're being more stringent, so we're making sure
that there are these products are good. Products with and that they follow the law and that people are not trying to sneak in hire THCs by having some of it, um, tested and then adding other products, other parts to that product
so that it's a higher THC level. So this is actually a way to better regulate the medical marijuana market and I see some questions. I'm happy
to take them. Representative Kavanaugh, for what purpose? You're recognized for a question.
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Pilkington at one time when we were speaking to the manufacturers, um, the cultivators of the, like the
gummies or whatever they're making, there had been some loophole or issue that they couldn't actually test their own manufactured products. In where they were cultivated, but they had to go actually buy them and then if they found that they didn't actually meet the standards, then they had to go back and buy all that stock. Will this fix that problem? Will they be able to test them while they're there? Um, no, this
Representative Aaron Pilkington
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still requires the third party testing, um, and so, you know,
they can't do their own and say they're good. They still got to go through the third party testing, that's
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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my understanding. OK, so follow up, Mr. Speaker. You're recognized. Thank
you. So we still have the issue where it could go out the door. And then they have to go back. And
buy back the product if it doesn't match. It doesn't
Representative Aaron Pilkington
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meet when you say go out the door, can
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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you elaborate on what you mean by that phrase the testing being done, and then they find out it doesn't meet and then it has to come back.
Representative Aaron Pilkington
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Does that fix, does this fix that problem? My understanding is, is, is it does help
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with that problem, yes, thank you. Representative Lindstrom, for what purpose? Question. You're recognized. I'm a little confused. Do
Representative Robin Lundstrum
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we pay for the testing or do they pay for the testing? They pay for the testing for the testing, so there's no physical
Representative Aaron Pilkington
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impact there's no physical impact no dollars. This says, from my understanding that we're not spending any state dollars with this bill. OK, thank you. All right. Appreciate good vote. Thank you guys.
Represent of Pilkington has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Would anyone like speak for the bill? Represent Pilkington is clothes for the bill, question before the House is the passage of Senate Bill 305. Prepare the machine, madam clerk. Everyone voted, so everyone voted. Cast up the ballot.
The vote of 77, 4 nay, and 8 present. The bill is passed. Representative Beatty, for what purpose? Point
Representative Howard M. Beaty, Jr.
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of personal privilege. You recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, uh, it's an honor today to come and as we're here to recognize 158th anniversary of the Republican Party of Arkansas. It was found in April 2nd of 1867,
as we mark this significant milestone in our party's history. It's important to reflect on the journey and achievements that have brought us to this moment. The party was found on principles of justice, equality, and freedom. The party played a crucial role in the state's reconstruction, rebuilding. efforts, advocated for civil rights and equality for all Arkansans, and we still believe in the inherent dignity of every individual regardless of race. Our background, and we fought
tirelessly to uphold the principles enshrined in our Constitution. Throughout the history of this party has remained steadfast in its commitment to advancing conservative values, smaller government, and individual freedoms. So our party's been at the forefront of championing policies that promote growth. Protect our natural resources and uphold traditional family values. So join me in celebrating the 158th anniversary of the Republican Party of Arkansas. Thank you.
Members, before we move to the next bill. Members, before we move to the next bill, we have a letter from the Senate. Sinners respectfully requesting the return of Senate Bill 229 back
to the Senate. Without objection, So ordered Madam clerk in Senate Bill 229 back to the Senate. Madam
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Clark, please read Senate Bill 392. about 392 by Representative
Maddox to amend Arkansas law concerning the classification and compensation of state employees and to
declare an emergency. Representative Maddox, you are recognized to present
Representative John Maddox
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your bill. Thank you Mr. Speaker, colleagues. So this is the pay plan, um, that we've all heard a lot about. So, I'm gonna try to be as brief as I can, but there are some things I think we need to touch on. So the central premise of this pay plan is very simple. It's to pay our state employees
commensurate with the private sector. Extensive salary data and research was analyzed for every single position in state government. This plan will reduce the number of job titles from over 2000 to approximately 850. Approximately 2/3 of all state employees are going to receive a raise under this plan. So approximately 16,000 employees are going to receive a raise, um, Um, and something that's very important to remember, any employee who does not get a
raise is being paid fair market value at this time. So that's a good thing, um, and they can take some comfort in that knowing that they're being compensated adequately. So, that's very important to remember for the approximately 1/3 who are not receiving a raise. Um, To be clear, there are opportunities for advancement based on merit for every single employee. So if they didn't get a raise in this, they have opportunities through career pathways and through the job series and job families that are built within this bill. So
everyone can advance based on merit. So they do have that, um, very important, no downgrades, no demotions, and no one is receiving a reduction in pay through this bill. So I'd like to give you some examples of the pay scale now and some inequities that I see. Um, One thing that really jumps out at me is Skilled trades. So HVAC electricians, plumbers, etc. Right now, they're starting out
at $32,000 a year and, and topping out at around 50 to 54. So, let me say that again, or let, let's really think about that. HVAC electricians, plumber starting at 32 and topping out in the low 50s. We all know that's nowhere near the market. And to be frank, I can't imagine how we're retaining anyone at this stage. So they're going to get a significant bump. Um, CPAs, engineers, Department of Corrections are gonna get a significant bump, um, nurses, nurses are gonna get a very
significant bump in this, and I wanna, I wanna talk about, you know, what's more important than paying our nurses and getting the very best nurses that we can who are dealing with some of our most fragile people in these, in, in these state hospitals. So they're getting a good bump. Cost also, there's been some talk about cost. The total cost is approximately 139 million. So the raises are 113 million. The match is 26 million for a total of 139, 65 million of that is general revenue and the rest
comes from federal and special revenue. So, I think the most important thing that I want to, want you all to take away from this today is that every department head has been tasked with finding efficiencies. So right now, they're working to find deficiencies within their existing budget to pay for these raises. So they are doing that. So if they come and say that we cannot find the money, they have to come to us. So they have to come to ALC or they have to come to joint budget or foreign
session and ask us for the money. So very important, we still remain, we still have legislative oversight. We still have control. We're going to do our job and make sure that they're being efficient. But they're trying to find those efficiencies. The members in closing, this pay this pay plan is long overdue. I want to thank Representative Wootton. He said that a couple of times, very eloquently in personnel that this pay plan is long overdue. It's something we've been working on and talking about for years, and it
needs to happen. So what's, what's gonna happen here is this is gonna help us hire good people and more importantly, retain good people. So right now, our turnover is approximately 20%. So all of us who are in business, all of us know that 20% turnover is not good. So we know that that is expensive and inefficient. So this is gonna be Even you could argue a cost savings in that regard. Um But members, most importantly, this is the right thing to do. Right? These people deserve to be paid.
A wage that they can be proud of, they deserve to be compensated near the fair market, and that's what this does. So, State Employees Association endorses this plan. And I'd also like to thank the governor and her team. They have worked for 2 years, literally hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of hours coming up with this plan, um, they've done so much and I just want to thank them for this. I think this is a really good plan, and I'm excited about it and I think it's be good for
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the. I'd be glad to take any questions. Representative Steele, for what purpose? Question. You're recognized for a question. Uh, thank you, Representative Mattox, but can you tell me how, uh, this plan would impact the people at the lower end
of the totem pole. So that's a great question. Um, It's such
Representative John Maddox
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a broad question. I can't for everyone, but there is a chart that you can do. Um, 11 thing I went and looked at that
was interesting to me when I first got involved with this was restaurant staff. We have a lodge in Mina that's run by State Parks. I, I go wait there about once a month, um, and they were dreadfully. horrifically underpaid and they're getting a nice bump to get them, frankly, a wage they might can live on. So that's a great example of the people at the lower end getting a bump. I can get you all the data because there's a chart that shows. Thank you.
Thank you. I'd also like to, um, I'd be remiss if I didn't think corruption of Les Eaves for assisting me in this throughout this matter. So, thank
you I appreciate a good vote. Representative Maddox has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Would anyone like speak for the bill? Represent Maddox, it's closed for the bill. Question before the house is the passage of Senate Bill 392. Prepare the machine, madam clerk.
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Members, your one vote is for the bill and the emergency clause. Everyone voted
As everyone voted, cast up the ballot. A vote of 92, 1 nay, and 3 present, the bill in the emergency clause has passed.
Members will now go to the Yellow Yellow budget calendar. Representative Jean,
Chair
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you're recognized to present the budget calendar. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Representative Lane Jean
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We just double coverage the pay raise, you see it at the first item on your budget calendar, we're not. We're not gonna make Maddox get up here and do it again. Um
Just to let y'all know, we're waiting still on Arkansas State and our plan is Monday to vote. Arkansas State, University of Arkansas, UALR. And uh UCA on Monday's calendar. So, Uh, that's the plan. We do have 2 appropriations. One of them is Senate Bill 64, which is the, uh, uh, educational television. We voted several times.
It's going to need a budget before we get out of here. Any questions, any concerns, no, I appreciate a good vote and remember your one vote is for the bail of the mercy clause, Mr. Speaker of the clerky of the bill
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3rd time. Representative Steele, for what purpose? Question. Uh,
Speaker 374
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Mr. Chairman, Representative Jean is left as well. Representative, what would happen?
Speaker 377
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Where are you leaving? Come on. What will
Representative Lane Jean
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pass? Well, it's going to be kind of like what we
did with the game with fish last year. We, we'll be called back. Uh, probably in a special session, uh, Sometime before July 1, and, uh, uh, But the governor will probably
find something else to put on, so we'll have some other issues maybe. I, I, uh, but I'm hoping, I'm hoping that uh Uh, we get this passed and don't have to do that, because it, it does cost taxpayers every time we do a special session. Any other questions? Mad clerk read the bill for the 3rd time. Senate Bill 64. Representative Jean has explained the bill. Would
anyone like to speak against the bill? But when I speak for the bill.
Representative Jean, it's closed for the bill. Question before
the house is the passage of Senate Bill 64. Prepare the machine, Madam clerk. everyone voted, so everyone voted.
74, 16 nays, and 3 present. The bill has failed. Representative
Representative Lane Jean
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Jean. And The saga continues. All right, the the next one is Senate Bill 132. This is
the, the claims appropriation that we amended yesterday. This helps pay the claims, uh, that the claims commission has awarded. Any questions? Your one vote is for the bill and mercy clause.
They speak of the clerk read the bill a 3rd time. Madam clerk read
the bill for the 3rd time. Representative Jean has explained the bill. Would anyone like to speak against the bill? Anyone, would anyone like to speak for the bill. Representative Gene is closed for the bill. Question before the house is the
Speaker 29
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passage of Senate Bill 132 pair the machine, Madam Clark.
Rems your one vote is for the bill in the emergency clause. So everyone voted Everyone voted, cast up the ballot. By a vote of 98, 0, nay, and 0 present. Bill is passed. And
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the emergency clause represented Meeks for what purpose? Motion. Hear your motion pursuant to House Rule 33M. I move we adjourn until 1:30 tomorrow afternoon. That's a proper motion. It's non-debatable. All those in favor say aye.
Po nay, you have it.
Have any announcements from committees? Any committee announcements. Representative Underwood, for what purpose?
Representative Kendon Underwood
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Announcement you're recognized House Judiciary
will meet tomorrow at 9 o'clock. Representative Kavanaugh,
Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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for what purpose? You're recognized at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning,
151. Representative Gonzalez, for what purpose? You're recognized
Representative Justin Gonzales
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might be. Representative Eubanks, for what
Representative Jon S. Eubanks
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2:33:07
purpose? Announcement, you're recognized. House rules is. Currently scheduled for noon tomorrow, but that's subject. I am.
Chair
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Representative. Guys away for what purpose? Announcement, you're recognized. State agencies will meet 15 minutes upon adjournment. Representative Waridge, what purpose announcement you're recognized. Public
Representative Jeremy Wooldridge
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2:33:29
health meet tomorrow morning 10 a.m., room 1:30. Representative Brooks, for what purpose? But announce what
Representative Keith Brooks
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you're recognized how education will meet tomorrow morning at 9 a.m., room 138. Representative Volt, for what
purpose? You're recognized 15 minutes upon adjournment and room 138. Representative Maddox, for
Representative John Maddox
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what purpose? Announcement, you're recognized. Insurance and commerce in 15 minutes upon adjournment. Representative Meeks, for what purpose? Announcement, you're recognized. Technology
Speaker 383
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will meet at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Mackay. Any other committee announcements.
Representative Holcomb, for what purpose? Announcement, you're recognized. Public
Representative Mike Holcomb
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transportation, we in the morning, 10 a.m. Mac B. I miss anyone. Seeing none, the desks will remain open
as needed for the reading of the bills upon completion of the items named in the adjourned resolution. House will be adjourned until 1:30
Agenda
Call to order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
Morning Hour
MOTION TO AMEND
Number Sponsor Subtitle
SB460 #1 Irvin Gramlich TO MODIFY THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PANEL; TO REPEAL THE MARKETING RECYCLABLES PROGRAM OF THE COMPLIANCE ADVISORY PANEL; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
gramlich
HB1615 #5 Lundstrum TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RELIGIOUS NONDISCRIMINATION.
lundstrum
HB1572 #3 Ladyman TO CREATE A TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY STUDY ON NEW NUCLEAR ENERGY GENERATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
ladyman
HB1077 #1 Hudson CONCERNING THE INCARCERATION OF A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE INCARCERATION OF A VETERAN.
hudson
RESOLUTIONS
Number Sponsor Subtitle
HR1050 R. Scott Richardson TO RECOGNIZE OPEN AVENUES ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOR ITS SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.r
HR1059 Achor TO COMMEND THE MAUMELLE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FALCONS BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
HR1060 Achor TO COMMEND THE MAUMELLE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FALCONS BOYS' GOLF TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
achor
HR1080 Evans TO RECOGNIZE THE CITY OF CABOT AS RECIPIENT IN 2024 OF A TRENDSETTER CITY AWARD FROM ARKANSAS BUSINESS AND AN HONORABLE MENTION IN THE ARKANSAS BUSINESS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND CREATIVE CULTURE CATEGORY.
evans
HR1092 Hawk TO RECOGNIZE THE BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL HORNETS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1089 Childress TO RECOGNIZE THE BENTON HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONS.
childress
point of personal privelege -mccoullough
personal privelege
End of Morning Hour
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT
Number Sponsor Subtitle
HB1551 #1 Gazaway TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CRIMINAL ABORTION; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF COERCED CRIMINAL ABORTION BY MEANS OF FRAUD.
gazaway
HB1382 #1 Ladyman TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING BY THE DESIGNATED PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCY FOR THE STATE AND THE DESIGNATED CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.
ladyman
HB1474
#1 and 2 Joey Carr CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND TO REQUIRE THE DISPLAY OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE.c
HB1633 #1 Brooks TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS WHO TRANSFER SCHOOLS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
REGULAR BILLS
Number Sponsor Subtitle
HB1820 M. Brown TO REGULATE AUTOMATIC RENEWAL AND CONTINUOUS SERVICE OFFERS.
HB1826 Bentley TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR DELIVERY OF A NEWBORN IN A LICENSED BIRTHING CENTER.
bentley
HB1426 L. Johnson TO AMEND THE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTING SIMPLIFICATION ACT.
johnson
HB1739 M. Brown TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIALS ACT.
brown
HB1341 Warren TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING BENEFITS UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PAY" UNDER THE ARKANSAS LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
warren
HB1344 Warren CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO CORRECT THE NAME OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF UNDER TITLE 24 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
warren
HB1851 Jean TO AMEND THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FOOD, FOOD INGREDIENTS, AND PREPARED FOOD SOLD IN A PUBLIC, COMMON, HIGH SCHOOL, OR COLLEGE CAFETERIA OR DINING FACILITY.
jean
HB1653 Cavenaugh TO SET STANDARDS FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
cavenaugh
expunge
sb443
HB1142 A. Brown TO CREATE THE REPRODUCTIVE EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT THROUGH OPTIMAL RESTORATION (RESTORE) ACT.
brown
HB1277 Gramlich TO AMEND PAYMENTS FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION REGARDING PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS.
HB1856 Ennett TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE STATE BOARD OF EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CEMETERIES, AND BURIAL SERVICES; AND TO INCREASE THE CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS BY A LICENSEE.
HB1854 Bentley TO EXEMPT A HOME CAREGIVER FROM HOME CAREGIVER TRAINING IF HE OR SHE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED TRAINING.
HB1148 Vaught TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS PRIVACY ACT; AND TO ADDRESS CERTAIN IMAGES CAPTURED BY UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
HB1865 Vaught TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES AGAINST A CHILD.
HB1815 Perry TO AMEND THE STATE'S JURISDICTION OVER FEDERAL LANDS; AND TO RETAIN JUVENILE JUSTICE JURISDICTION BY THE STATE.
HB1824 Duffield TO CREATE THE DOG AND CAT RESCUE ACT: DAISY'S LAW.
HB1752 Maddox TO EXEMPT CERTAIN SAVINGS PLANS FROM THE EXECUTION OF A JUDGMENT.
HB1763 Underwood TO AMEND THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2013; AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL USE OF A COMMUNICATION DEVICE DURING THE COMMISSION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSE.
HB1829 Dalby TO AMEND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; TO PROVIDE FOR REMOTE TESTIMONY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES IN A HEARING UNDER THE DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT OF 1991; AND TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT FOR A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM.
HB1833 M. Shepherd TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMISSIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.
HB1812 Gramlich TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION TO ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STUDENT WHO TAKES A GED TEST; AND TO AMEND THE SCORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GED TEST.
HB1889 Pilkington TO AMEND THE LIMITATIONS ON ACCESS TO A DISPENSARY OR CULTIVATION FACILITY; AND TO AUTHORIZE A DISPENSARY TO DELIVER ORDERS VIA A DELIVERY VEHICLE OR VIA A DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW.
HB1498 Painter TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MILITARY-TYPE CANTEENS AND EXCHANGES.
HB1515 Painter TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD INTO SERVICE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD FOR MATTERS RELATED TO MILITARY JUSTICE AND TO ADDRESS STAFFING SHORTAGES.
HB1526 Painter TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GIFTS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MILITARY.
HB1638 Painter TO MODERNIZE REFERENCES TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES; AND TO AMEND ARMED FORCES AND UNIFORMED SERVICES LISTINGS TO INCLUDE THE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE.
REGULAR SENATE BILLS
Number Sponsor Subtitle
SB367 Irvin Gramlich TO REPEAL THE SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR POLLUTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES ACT; AND TO REPEAL THE SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUND.
SB323 J. Bryant McCollum TO AMEND THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT.
SB104 C. Penzo Lundstrum TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER LICENSURE ACT; TO PROTECT PATIENTS' RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO MEDICATIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
SB411 Crowell Holcomb TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HEIGHT OF VEHICLES; AND TO CREATE AN OFFENSE FOR THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A MODIFIED BUMPER.
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SB416 Irvin M. Shepherd TO REPEAL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND.
SB257 C. Penzo Lundstrum TO AMEND THE MEDICAID FAIRNESS ACT; TO EXTEND THE APPEAL PERIOD FOR PROVIDERS IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM; AND TO REQUIRE COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION IN NOTICES OF ADVERSE DECISIONS.
SB100 C. Penzo Gramlich TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AS A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER.
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SB264 Irvin L. Johnson TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS PRIMARY CARE PAYMENT IMPROVEMENT WORKING GROUP.
SB391 J. Dismang Eaves TO CREATE THE ROBOTICS COMPETITION GRANT PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE ROBOTICS TEAMS IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING STUDY IN THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS.
SB365 J. Bryant McKenzie TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SMALL BREWERY ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF THREE SMALL BREWERY TAPROOMS BY A HOLDER OF A SMALL BREWERY LICENSE.
SB305 C. Penzo Pilkington TO REQUIRE CERTAIN TESTING OF PROCESSED MARIJUANA PRODUCTS SOLD AS MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
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SB392 B. Davis Maddox TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Bills and their Emergency Clauses to be considered which have been introduced by Senators
SB392 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Bills and their Emergency Clauses to be considered which have been introduced by Joint Budget Committee
HB1265 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
SB64 AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DIVISION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
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SB125 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
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SB127 AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.
SB132 AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF APPROVED CLAIMS.
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Representative Brian S. Evans Chair
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Representative John P. Carr Chair
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Representative Zack Gramlich
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Representative Robin Lundstrum
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Representative Jack Ladyman
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Representative Ashley Hudson
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Representative R. Scott Richardson
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Scott Richardson
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Representative Sonia Eubanks Barker
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Representative Carlton Wing Chair
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Representative DeAnn Vaught Chair
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Representative RJ Hawk
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Representative Paul Childress Chair
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Representative Tippi McCullough
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Representative Keith Brooks
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Representative Jimmy Gazaway
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Representative Matt Brown
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Representative Mary Bentley
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Representative Lee Johnson
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Representative Les Warren
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Representative Lane Jean
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Representative Frances Cavenaugh
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Representative Ryan A. Rose
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Representative Mark Perry
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Representative Matt Duffield
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Representative David Ray
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Representative John Maddox
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Representative Kendon Underwood
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Representative Matthew J. Shepherd
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Representative Aaron Pilkington
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Representative Stetson Painter
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Representative Austin McCollum
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Representative Mike Holcomb
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Representative Kendra Moore
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Representative Les D. Eaves
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Representative Brit McKenzie
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Representative Howard M. Beaty, Jr.
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Representative Tracy Steele
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Representative Justin Gonzales
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Representative Jon S. Eubanks
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Representative Jeremy Wooldridge
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