LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, March 6, 2023, the Governor signed into law:  SB189, to clarify the definition of "intellectual and developmental disability" in the Arkansas code.HB1458, to create the Vincent Parks Law; to require instructors complete training on the recognition and…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, March 2, 2023, the Governor signed into law:  HB1018, to allow members of a municipal fire department bomb squad to lawfully carry a weapon in certain circumstances.HB1115, to amend the definition and requirements of a master massage therapist withi…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement after the Arkansas House passed the Arkansas LEARNS bill:  “The Arkansas House made history today by passing my Arkansas LEARNS bill by an overwhelming majority. I have my pen ready to …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced today that she will appoint Kevin Crass to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas.  Crass will replace Charles Gibson and his term will expire on March 1, 2033.  “I am proud to appoint Kevin Crass, a highly respected, accompl…

WHEREAS:    One hundred years ago, Governor Thomas Chipman McRae signed into law an act authorizing the acceptance of land for parks and state reservations in Arkansas; andWHEREAS:    Through the passion, pursuit, and founding vision of Dr. T.W. Hardison, Hous…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced today that she will appoint Jeff Long to serve as the Director of the Arkansas Crime Information Center.  “Today, I am proud to be appointing Jeff Long to serve as the Director of the Arkansas Crime Information Center,” Sanders said. “His…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced today that she will appoint Dr. Kay Chandler to serve as the Arkansas Surgeon General.  “I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kay Chandler will serve as Arkansas’ next Surgeon General, bringing strong leadership and years of medical expertise …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, February 27, 2023, the Governor signed into law:  HB1094, an act for the commissioner of state lands appropriation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. HB1139, an act for the Arkansas public employee’s retirement system appropriation for the 2023-20…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Friday, February 24, 2023, the Governor signed into law:  SB78, to remove the requirement for member contributions to the Arkansas Judicial Retirement System in the event that a judge or justice has forfeited his or her rights to retirement benefits from the …