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 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 […]
Hutchinson Won’t Seek Re-election for Senate; Hammer Announced Intentions Before Session
UPDATE 09/16/17: Hutchinson (Republican) will not seek re-election to his State Senate seat (Dist. 33) for 2018. More: http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/sep/16/not-running-in-2018-sen-hutchinson-says-1/ ORIGINAL 04/27/17: Back in October 2016, State Rep. Kim Hammer (Republican) announced his intentions to run for the Senate seat currently occupied by Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson (R) – District 33. Hutchinson is eligible for another term, but […]
Representative Kim Hammer Announces for State Senate
Benton – At an event with supporters from around the district, State Representative Kim Hammer of Benton announced he would be a candidate for State Senate in 2018. “This decision was one I prayed about and sought advice for from family, friends, and colleagues. I’m running for State Senate because I believe I can use […]