Legislating in the Wind~

"I don't envision the earphone police going out and arresting people. I don't see anybody being stopped to check what's in their ears."


"If this passes, you won't get in trouble for breaking the law. There would be no fines or tickets. Just wanting to make a point."


These are quotes from Arkansas Senator Jimmy Jeffress (D, Crossett) in response to his filing a bill that would make it illegal to wear headphones in both ears if you're working out or walking on or near a street.


The Fox 16 story reported Jeffress "just wants to keep you and your family safe."


Don't start duck taping your head just yet... 


Last week Roby Brock with Talk Business let us know about Rep. Tracy Steele, (D-North Little Rock), who wants to expand the smoking band.  Evidently there are not enough regulations on businesses in our state. 


And then there is Rep. Denny Altes, (R-Fort Smith) who has filed more than 20 bills himself, vital legislation like: 

HB1043: To enact the Reusable Shopping Bag Act; to prohibit a store from providing a single-use carryout bag to a customer; to encourage the use of reusable bags.

There are OVER 350 bills filed as of today. I am told that there will be several thousand by the end of the session. Check them out! Do you think that perhaps there is a bonus for filing bills?  Do we really need thousands of new laws or regulations?

There are many good bills that have been filed but I think that perhaps some of our legislators are not getting the clear message that Arkansans are done with over regulation, over taxations and obscure government.


Just for fun. I saw these tweets tonight as the twitter-verse lit up with Earphone-gate. Enjoy and make up your own. 




mdrache8:04pm via web

Next up, the #arleg will ban walking barefoot at home, due to the rash of tragic stubbed toe incidents. #newarlegbills

mdrache8:10pm via web

Hopefully, the #arleg will find time to pass the "Cradle to College Grad" helmet bill. They'll save parent millions on haircare products.

mdrache8:14pm via web

#arleg SB73 Papercut Prevention Act, banning the use of all paper-thin envelopes and packing material.

mdrache8:17pm via web

#arleg SB74 "No More Shocks" act, banning any interaction between socks and carpet resulting in static discharge,