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HR1090

To Amend The Rules Of The House Of Representatives Of The Ninety-fourth General Assembly.

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Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment

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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, 2023
Yea: 31 Nay: 65 NV: 4 Absent: 0 Failed
View 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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