The following are the legislative bills filed by the 95th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Click on any bill number below to read details for bills filed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. These Proposed Bills concern several topics, including… Dieticians, Mortgages, Baby Olivia, Midwives, County Planning, Student […]
Arkansas Legislative Bills signed Jan 16, 2025 include Declaring Elections Results, Appropriations, and Recess
The following are the legislative Bills Signed by the Arkansas Governor in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Thursday, January 16, 2025 Bills Signed: HCR1001, HB1002, HCR1003 On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HCR 1001 – For A Joint Session Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate At 10:30 A.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, […]
State Senator Kim Hammer intends to run for Arkansas Secretary of State
State Senator Kim Hammer, Republican from Benton, announced his campaign for Secretary of State in the 2026 election. Hammer served in the State Senate since 2019 and previously served in the State House of Representatives from 2010 through 2018. Read more below. State Senator Kim Hammer, Republican from Benton, has announced his campaign for Secretary […]
Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright to run for Senate District 16 in the Arkansas Legislature
Sheriff Rodney Wright, a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Saline County, is excited to announce his candidacy for State Senator representing District 16. With nearly a decade of experience as Sheriff and a robust background in law enforcement, Wright is committed to serving the community at a higher level and addressing the needs […]
Legislative Bills filed Jan 11, 2023 include Tax credit, Massage, Foster students, ABC licenses, Suicide, Running cars, DUI child support & more
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 94th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2023. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Monday, January 11, 2023 To Create An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Sixty-Five (65) And Older In An Amount Equal To The Taxpayer’s Property Tax Payment On A Homestead., Bill: Hb1116, Sponsor: Cavenaugh, 1/11/2023 […]
Legislative Bills filed Jan 9-10, 2023, include Drag Shows, Motorboating, Daylight Saving, Newborns and more
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 94th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2023. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Monday, January 9, 2023 Bill: Hb1098, To Clarify That A Volunteer Fire Department May Operate A Newborn Safety Device Under Certain Conditions Under The Safe Haven Act., Sponsor: J. Mayberry, 1/9/2023 2:18:42 Pm […]
Legislator files bill to keep Daylight Saving Time permanent
Will Daylight Saving Time (DST) become permanent? One Arkansas legislator is pushing for it. State Representative Johnny Rye (R-Trumann) submitted House Bill 1039 on Monday, December 19th. The title is “HB1039 – Concerning Daylight Saving Time; To Adopt Daylight Saving Time Permanently; and to Amend The Duties of The Secretary of State.” The bill would […]
Spakes, a Benton native, interns in Boozman’s Washington office
Benton area residents calling U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) Washington office in July may have heard a familiar voice on the other end of the line. Sarah Spakes, a 2019 graduate of Benton High School, participated in Boozman’s Congressional Internship Program. While in Washington, Spakes attended committee hearings, provided constituent services and assisted staff with […]
See the full video and transcript of Gov Hutchinson’s State of the State Address and final welcome of General Assembly
Governor Asa Hutchinson delivered the State of the State Address to the Members of the 93rd General Assembly Tuesday morning. He welcomed new and repeat legislators for the 93rd General Assembly, he spoke of work to be done, past successes, where we are in the budget, and the national climate, among other things. See below […]
Family Council presents Statesman Awards to two Saline County legislators
Senator Kim Hammer and Representative Lanny Fite, both of Benton, were awarded the 2019 Statesman Award by Family Council Action Committee. Senator Hammer and Representative Fite received the award for making an “A” on the 2019 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card. Recipients of this award are recognized for their votes during the 92nd General […]