HR1091
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 1091 amends the rules of the Arkansas House of Representatives regarding the selection process for the Speaker-designate. Specifically, the resolution changes the method of voting from a secret ballot to a roll call voice vote. It establishes that candidates for Speaker-designate are permitted 15 minutes to address the chamber before the vote occurs. The resolution mandates that all members must be present for the addresses and the election, while providing specific procedures for requesting and casting absentee ballots. These absentee ballots must be returned by 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the election, with provisions for emergency circumstances. The Parliamentarian is required to read absentee votes aloud during the roll call process, and the Speaker must announce the final vote totals, which candidates are entitled to verify.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the members of the Arkansas House of Representatives, as the change to a roll call vote increases transparency regarding how individual representatives cast their ballots for the leadership position of Speaker-designate. Additionally, the public benefits from increased accountability, as the voting records for this internal selection become a matter of public record.
Who Might Suffer?
Members of the House who prefer the confidentiality of a secret ballot may be negatively impacted, as the change mandates that their vote on House leadership will be a public, recorded action. This change potentially limits the ability of members to vote anonymously, which some might argue could influence the political dynamics of leadership selection.
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 | Yea |
| Stephen Meeks | Republican | House | Nay |
| Mark Perry | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Jon Eubanks | Republican | House | NV |
| 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 | Yea |
| Mike Holcomb | Republican | House | NV |
| 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 | Nay |
| Ken Ferguson | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Ron Mcnair | Republican | House | Nay |
| Milton Nicks | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Marcus Richmond | Republican | House | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Joy Springer | Democrat | House | Nay |
| Howard Beaty | Republican | House | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Nay |
| Wayne Long | Republican | House | Yea |
| Scott Richardson | Republican | House | Yea |
| Brandon Achor | Republican | House | Nay |
| Jeremiah Moore | Republican | House | Yea |
| 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 | NV |
| Brit McKenzie | Republican | House | Yea |
| Steven Walker | Republican | House | Nay |
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