committees

This year, returning House members and members-elect will make their committee selection for the 2021 Regular Session just days after the election. A House caucus has been scheduled for November 6. During the caucus, newly elected members will draw for…

There is a new rule taking effect this session which changes the way our many of our committees are formed. The House consists of 10 standing committees, seven select committees and three special committees. A vast majority of legislation introduced…

The 92nd General Assembly began with the traditional combination of ceremonial activities and then immediately getting down to business. Newly elected senators took the oath of office, administered by the chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. The governor addressed…

There is a new rule taking effect this session which changes the way our many of our committees are formed. The House consists of 10 standing committees, seven select committees and three special committees. A vast majority of legislation introduced…

The 35-member Senate held its organizational meeting to elect leadership and formalize the rules for the 92nd General Assembly of the legislature, which convenes in regular session on January 14. The changes in Senate rules will affect which committees will…

While the regular session begins in January, the Arkansas state legislature has already laid the groundwork for its coming meetings. The regular session for the 92nd General Assembly begins Monday, January 14. Bills have already been filed for consideration, and the…