State House works to change gun law restrictions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday reworked an effort to preempt federal gun restrictions in the state following objections from the governor, law enforcement and prosecutors that a previous proposal went too far and jeopardized public safety. The House State Agencies and... Read More.

UAPB Athletics recognized by State House

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletic program was honored for its accomplishments and sacrifices to dominate in multiple sports through the constraints of the pandemic at the capital on Tuesday morning by the House of Representatives. Representatives from the Pine Bluff... Read More.
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State House approves Johnny Cash day bill

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Man in Black is about to get his own day in Arkansas. The Arkansas House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would make Feb. 26 “Johnny Cash Day,” voting 92-0 to send the measure to Gov. Asa... Read More.
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Arkansas House Report 03.10.21

Thursday will mark the 60th day of the 2021 Regular Session. The House passed 18 bills on Wednesday, including the following: HB1517-This bill states that the Secretary of State shall prepare and administer electronic voter registration application forms. Electronic voter registration application forms may serve for... Read More.

Arkansas House Report 03.09.21

More than 300 bills have been signed into law so far during the 2021 Regular Session. The House passed more than 20 bills today including the following: HB1429-This bill reduces the waiting period from after a parent or guardian withdraws his or her child from a... Read More.
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Arkansas House panel OKs bans on trans youth treatments

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas House panel on Tuesday advanced legislation banning gender-confirming health care for minors, despite opponents warning it would further stigmatize and harm transgender youth. The House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee endorsed the measure on a 12-4 vote,... Read More.

Arkansas House Report 03.08.21

The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee began hearing proposed constitutional amendments this afternoon. You can watch the presentations at www.arkansashouse.org. Meanwhile, the House took up several public health and education bills this afternoon. Members passed the following bills: HB1258-This bill authorizes full independent practice authority... Read More.
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Arkansas House Update 03.05.21

As we wind down the 8th week of the 2021 Regular Session, more than 270 bills have been signed into law. Next week, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee will begin hearing proposals for constitutional amendments. According to Joint Rules, the House and... Read More.

Arkansas House Update 03.04.21

The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee will begin reviewing proposed constitutional amendments next week. The committee will begin meeting on Monday mornings to hear bills and on Monday afternoons to hear proposed amendments. The committee will meet again on Wednesday afternoons to proposed... Read More.
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Arkansas House Update 03.03.2021

On Wednesday, there were close to 30 additional bills filed and more than 20 bills advancing from committees. On the House floor members passed the following: SB6-This bill would ban abortions except those performed to protect the life and health of the mother. HB1213-This bill amends code... Read More.

Arkansas House Report 03.02.2021

More than 1,000 bills have been filed since the session began and more than 200 have been signed into law. Tuesday marked the 51st day for the 2021 Regular Session. This afternoon, the House passed the following: HB1061-This bill creates the No Patient Left Alone Act.... Read More.