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Content Tagged 'legislation'

House Passes Bill Allowing Home Schooled Students to Play High School Sports
The Arkansas House overwhelmingly passed legislation allowing home schooled students to play high school sports.
House Overrides Governor's Voter ID Veto
The Arkansas House of Representatives has voted to override Governor Beebe's veto of the Voter ID bill.
New Bill Could Change Foreclosure Process in Arkansas
A North Little Rock woman is fighting to keep her home, which is set to be auctioned in just three days.
Lawmaker Wants Easier School Grading System
An Arkansas Senator is proposing an easier way to understand how your child's school is rated.
Suspend Closing Small Schools Bill Fails House
Conduct Study for Two Years
Senate Panel Advances Bill to Help Terrorism Victims
The bill would give the state the ability to pursue civil damages against any group that has ties to someone who commits an act of terrorism.
Update: House Panel Blocks Bill to Raise Minimum Wage
A push to raise the state minimum wage suffered a setback in the Arkansas House on Tuesday.
House Panel Rejects Bill to Prevent Sex Offenders from Living Near Private Parks
The bill only makes a slight change to existing law, adding private parks as a place in which a sex offender cannot live within 2000 feet.
'Moment of Silence' Bill Passes Arkansas House
The bill passed without debate by a vote of 79-4.
Bill Proposes Arkansas-ASU Football Game
A bill in the House would compel the University of Arkansas the Arkansas State University to play a football game against each other, with proceeds going to charity.
Senate Passes Bill to Ban Certain Tattoos, Body Piercings
The Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would ban non-traditional body art and skin implants.
Bill Requiring Moment of Silence in Public Schools Clears House Committee
The bill, presented by Rep. Debra Hobbs, is asking for all schools in Arkansas to implement a moment of silence on a daily basis.
Voter ID Bill Passes in Arkansas House
A straight party line vote pushed a bill requiring photo identification when you go to the polls through the Arkansas House on Wednesday.
House Committee Defeats Open Carry Bill
Gun owners will not be allowed to carry their guns out in the open, no matter where they live in Arkansas.
Bill to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Crimes Clears House Unanimously
As it stands now, a victim must come forward by age 28 or the abuser will never face criminal charges.
40 Days For Life Fight to End Abortion
One of the most heated battles at the State Capitol this year is abortion and it took to the streets of Little Rock as pro-life supporters gathered in front of a West Little Rock abortion clinic.
Ark. election officials reject casino measure
Arkansas election officials say a casino legalization proposal isn't sufficient to appear on the November ballot. But a potential legal challenge by the amendment's chief supporter could force them to keep it there while a court reviews the decision.
Proposed Senate Bill would Allow Proof of Insurance on Cellphones
A new bill moving its way through the state capitol could put your proof of insurance at your fingertips during a traffic stop.
Proposed bill would lower fees for concealed carry license
A recently filed bill would reduce permit fees for concealed carry licenses and offer additional discounts for veterans and victims of domestic abuse with court orders of protection.
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