HR1090
To Amend The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Ninety-fourth General Assembly.
Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
House Resolution 1090 amends the Rules of the Arkansas House of Representatives for the 94th General Assembly. Specifically, it modifies the composition and size of the House Rules Committee, setting a maximum limit of fifteen members with defined appointment and election criteria. The resolution outlines a specific structure for committee appointments involving the Speaker, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, House Caucus Districts, and senior members from both major parties. Additionally, it clarifies the authority of the Speaker of the House regarding the appointment of members to various select and joint select committees. The bill excludes the House Budget Committee and the House Rules Committee from the Speaker's general appointment powers. These changes are set to take effect upon the sine die adjournment of the 2023 Regular Session.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the members of the Arkansas House of Representatives and the legislative leadership, as the resolution establishes a clearer, more defined structure for committee appointments and representation. By formalizing the selection process for the Rules Committee—including guaranteed seats for freshmen members and representatives from caucus districts—the bill ensures a broader base of internal representation for legislators.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no specific groups or individuals negatively impacted in a punitive sense. However, the Speaker of the House experiences a marginal reduction in unilateral appointment power regarding the House Rules Committee, as the selection process for that specific body is now strictly defined by the new rules rather than being subject to the Speaker's broader discretionary authority.
Vote Records
Read and failed of adoption
April 7, 2023View individual votes (100)
| Legislator | Party | Chamber | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Allen | Democrat | House | NV |
| Lane Jean | Republican | House | Nay |
| Stephen Meeks | Republican | House | Nay |
| Mark Perry | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jon Eubanks | Republican | House | Nay |
| Matthew Shepherd | Republican | House | Nay |
| Jeff Wardlaw | Republican | House | Nay |
| Bruce Cozart | Republican | House | Nay |
| David Whitaker | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Deborah Ferguson | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Charlene Fite | Republican | House | Nay |
| Mike Holcomb | Republican | House | Nay |
| Stephen Magie | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Mark McElroy | Republican | House | Nay |
| Josh Miller | Republican | House | Yea |
| Richard Womack | Republican | House | Yea |
| Jack Ladyman | Republican | House | Nay |
| Robin Lundstrum | Republican | House | Yea |
| Dwight Tosh | Republican | House | Nay |
| Lanny Fite | Republican | House | Nay |
| Grant Hodges | Republican | House | Yea |
| Rick Beck | Republican | House | Nay |
| Mary Bentley | Republican | House | Yea |
| Les Eaves | Republican | House | Nay |
| Justin Gonzales | Republican | House | Yea |
| Julie Mayberry | Republican | House | Yea |
| Ken Ferguson | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Ron Mcnair | Republican | House | Nay |
| Milton Nicks | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Marcus Richmond | Republican | House | NV |
| Vivian Flowers | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Deann Vaught | Republican | House | Nay |
| Karilyn Brown | Republican | House | Yea |
| Sonia Eubanks Barker | Republican | House | Nay |
| Frances Cavenaugh | Republican | House | Nay |
| Jack Fortner | Republican | House | Nay |
| Jimmie Gazaway | Republican | House | Nay |
| Roger Lynch | Republican | House | Nay |
| John Maddox | Republican | House | Nay |
| Aaron Pilkington | Republican | House | Yea |
| Johnny Rye | Republican | House | Yea |
| Les Warren | Republican | House | Nay |
| Danny Watson | Republican | House | Nay |
| Carlton Wing | Republican | House | NV |
| Austin Mccollum | Republican | House | Yea |
| Carol Dalby | Republican | House | Nay |
| Steve Hollowell | Republican | House | Nay |
| Brian Evans | Republican | House | Nay |
| Lee Johnson | Republican | House | NV |
| Andrew Collins | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Stan Berry | Republican | House | Nay |
| Harlan Breaux | Republican | House | Nay |
| Cameron Cooper | Republican | House | Yea |
| Nicole Clowney | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Cindy Crawford | Republican | House | Yea |
| Denise Garner | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Tippi McCullough | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jay Richardson | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jamie Scott | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jim Wooten | Republican | House | Nay |
| Denise Ennett | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Richard McGrew | Republican | House | Nay |
| Joy Springer | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Howard Beaty | Republican | House | Nay |
| Tony Furman | Republican | House | Yea |
| Kendon Underwood | Republican | House | Yea |
| David Ray | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mark Berry | Republican | House | Nay |
| John Carr | Republican | House | Yea |
| Rick McClure | Republican | House | Nay |
| Keith Brooks | Republican | House | Nay |
| Delia Haak | Republican | House | Yea |
| Ashley Hudson | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jon Milligan | Republican | House | Nay |
| RJ Hawk | Republican | House | Nay |
| Wade Andrews | Republican | House | Yea |
| Rebecca Burkes | Republican | House | Yea |
| DeAnna Hodges | Republican | House | Yea |
| Hope Duke | Republican | House | Yea |
| Zack Gramlich | Republican | House | Yea |
| Mindy McAlindon | Republican | House | Yea |
| Matt Duffield | Republican | House | Nay |
| Stetson Painter | Republican | House | Nay |
| Steve Unger | Republican | House | Yea |
| Wayne Long | Republican | House | Yea |
| Scott Richardson | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brandon Achor | Republican | House | Nay |
| Jeremiah Moore | Republican | House | Nay |
| Joey Carr | Republican | House | Nay |
| Matt Brown | Republican | House | Yea |
| Shad Pearce | Republican | House | Nay |
| Chad Puryear | Republican | House | Yea |
| Ryan Rose | Republican | House | Yea |
| Bart Schulz | Republican | House | Nay |
| Trey Steimel | Republican | House | Nay |
| Tara Shephard | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jeremy Wooldridge | Republican | House | Nay |
| Kendra Moore | Republican | House | Nay |
| Brit McKenzie | Republican | House | Yea |
| Steven Walker | Republican | House | Nay |
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