There were some significant things that happened yesterday. For instance Governor Beebe signed into law 7 new bills. If I am not mistaken that is 15 new laws in the first month, and I am told it gets worse from here. There are now over 610 bills that have been filed for lawmakers to consider.
Here is today's schedule http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2011/2011R/Pages/Home.aspx. There three of the committee meetings you can watch live this morning at 10. Just go to http://www.arkansashouse.org/ and on the right hand side you will see the specific meeting listed and a link to live stream.
Windows Open to Unions?
Along with HB1013 here are some bills to watch that look like they may be back doors for EFCA "union" bills~
From AP~ Ark. panel backs title fee hike for police pension
AR State Wire
ANDREW DeMILLO
Published: Yesterday
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Car buyers in Arkansas would have to pay twice as much in title and title application fees under a proposal advanced Monday by a legislative committee that is aimed at helping shore up the struggling Arkansas State Police pension system.
The Joint Committee on Public Retirement and Social Security Programs recommended passage of the proposal by Sen. Michael Lamoureux to double title and duplicate title fees from $1 to $2. The measure would also raise title application fees from $4 to $8. (Read more...)
ANDREW DeMILLO
Published: Yesterday
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Car buyers in Arkansas would have to pay twice as much in title and title application fees under a proposal advanced Monday by a legislative committee that is aimed at helping shore up the struggling Arkansas State Police pension system.
The Joint Committee on Public Retirement and Social Security Programs recommended passage of the proposal by Sen. Michael Lamoureux to double title and duplicate title fees from $1 to $2. The measure would also raise title application fees from $4 to $8. (Read more...)
Congressional redistricting looks to soon accelerate in the Arkansas legislature for a couple of reasons, and in the process, a number of interesting developments will unfold.
First, U.S. Census Bureau statistics detailing local level census data is expected to be delivered to state officials as early as Feb. 11 instead of Feb. 22 as previously reported. (Read more...)
First, U.S. Census Bureau statistics detailing local level census data is expected to be delivered to state officials as early as Feb. 11 instead of Feb. 22 as previously reported. (Read more...)
Open Carry- Gun legislation heads before Ark. lawmakers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Billboards here beckon people to gun shows and political candidates vie for the affection of the National Rifle Association like cheerleaders trying to impress a high school quarterback.
Yet, in Arkansas, where firearms are hardly foreign, a proposal to air gun culture out in the open is facing blowback from some lawmakers, police and even Gov. Mike Beebe, who scored the NRA's blessing. (Read more...)
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