Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas House of Representatives

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## Contents

* 1 Function
* 2 Membership
* 2.1 2017 legislative session
* 2.2 2015 legislative session
* 2.3 2013-2014
* 2.4 2011-2012
* 2.5 2009-2010
* 3 External links
* 4 Footnotes

The Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee is a class A standing committee of the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Per the House Rules, committees of the Arkansas House of Representatives are assigned by the four Congressional District Caucuses. Each caucus selects five members for each committee. Each member of the House of Representatives serves on two standing committees.[1] A majority of appointed members make up a committee's quorum. The Speaker of the House serves as an ex officio member of any committee, but does not count towards quorum.[2]

See rules: Rules of the House

## Function[edit]

“  | This committee reviews matters pertaining to public health, mental health, intellectual disabilities, public welfare, human relations and resources, environmental affairs, water and air pollution, labor and labor relations, similar legislation and resolutions germane to the subject matter of the committee.[3][4] | ”

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## Membership[edit]

### 2023-2024 legislative session

House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, 2023-2024

Democratic members (5) | Republican members (15) | Third-party members(0)

* Mark Perry
* Steve Magie
* Ken Ferguson
* Deborah Ferguson
* Fred Allen

* Lee Johnson Chair
* Josh Miller Vice Chair
* Richard Womack
* Jeff R. Wardlaw
* Bart Schulz
* Ryan Rose
* Scott Richardson
* Aaron Pilkington
* Kendra Moore
* Jack Ladyman
* Zack Gramlich
* Justin Gonzales
* Jon S. Eubanks
* Mary Bentley
* Jeremy Wooldridge

### 2021-2022 legislative session

House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, 2021-2022

Democratic members (4) | Republican members (16) | Third-party members(0)

* Deborah Ferguson Vice-chair
* Mark Perry
* Steve Magie
* Fred Allen

* Jack Ladyman Chair
* Jeff R. Wardlaw
* Aaron Pilkington
* Clint Penzo
* John Payton
* Josh Miller
* Michelle Gray
* Justin Gonzales
* Jon S. Eubanks
* Jim Dotson
* Marsh Davis
* Bruce Coleman
* Joe Cloud
* Justin Boyd
* Mary Bentley
* Carlton Wing

### 2019-2020 legislative session

House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, 2019-2020

Democratic members (5) | Republican members (14) | Third-party members(0)

* Deborah Ferguson Vice Chairperson
* Mark Perry
* Ken Ferguson
* Steve Magie
* Fredrick Love

* Jack Ladyman Chairperson
* Lee Johnson
* Clint Penzo
* Bruce Coleman
* Austin McCollum
* Karilyn Brown
* Justin Boyd
* Justin Gonzales
* Michelle Gray
* Mary Bentley
* John Payton
* Richard Womack
* Josh Miller
* Jeff R. Wardlaw

Chris Richey (D) left this committee on June 30, 2020.

### 2017 legislative session[edit]

The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2017 legislative session.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Members, 2017

Democratic members (4)| Republican members (16)
• Deborah Ferguson, Vice chair| • Jeff Wardlaw, Chair
• Fredrick Love| • Kim Hammer
• Chris Richey| • David Branscum
• Steve Magie| • David Meeks
| • Josh Miller
| • Richard Womack
| • John Payton
| • Jack Ladyman
| • Robin Lundstrum
| • Mary Bentley
| • Justin Gonzales
| • Justin Boyd
| • Kenneth Henderson
| • Austin McCollum
| • Bruce Coleman
| • Aaron Pilkington

### 2015 legislative session[edit]

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The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2015 legislative session.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Members, 2015

Democratic members (6)| Republican members (14)
• Deborah Ferguson, Vice chair| • Kelley Linck, Chair
• Fredrick Love| • Kim Hammer
• Jeff R. Wardlaw| • David L. Branscum
• Betty Overbey| • David Meeks
• Chris Richey| • Josh Miller
• Steve Magie| • Richard Womack
| • Ken Bragg
| • Charlene Fite
| • John Payton
| • Robin Lundstrum
| • Mary Bentley
| • Justin Boyd
| • Kenneth Henderson
| • Dan Sullivan (Arkansas)

### 2013-2014[edit]

The following table describes committee membership at the beginning of the 2013 legislative session.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Members, 2013

Democratic members (11)| Republican members (9)
• Reginald Murdock, Vice Chair| • John Burris, Chair
• James Word| • Stephanie Malone
• Butch Wilkins| • Kelley Linck
• Mark Perry| • Justin Harris
• Henry Wilkins, IV| • Kim Hammer
• Greg Leding| • David Branscum
• Fredrick Love| • David Meeks
• Jeff Wardlaw| • Andy Mayberry
• Betty Overbey| • Richard Womack
• Chris Richey|
• Deborah Ferguson|

### 2011-2012[edit]

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Members, 2011

Democratic members (15)| Republican members (5)
• Linda Tyler, Chair| • Jon Woods, Vice Chair
• Fred Allen| • Bryan King
• Billy Gaskill| • Andrea Lea
• Clark Hall| • Stephanie Malone
• Barry Hyde| • Andy Mayberry
• Sheilla E. Lampkin|
• Greg Leding|
• Buddy Lovell|
• Tracy Pennartz|
• Mark Perry|
• Garry Smith|
• Charolette Wagner|
• Jeff R. Wardlaw|
• Butch Wilkins|
• James L. Word|

### 2009-2010[edit]

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Members, 2009

Democratic members (14)| Republican members (1)
• Pam Adcock| • Roy Ragland
• Mike Burris|
• Eddie Cooper|
• Curren Everett|
• Stephanie Flowers|
• Nathan George|
• Willie Hardy|
• Eddie Hawkins|
• Johnny Hoyt|
• George Overbey, Jr.|
• Gregg Reep|
• Lance Reynolds|
• Gene Shelby|
• John Wells|

## External links[edit]

* Public Health, Welfare and Labor - House

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Arkansas House of Representatives, "Rules of the House," accessed February 22, 2021(Rule 54-a-2)
2. ↑ Arkansas House of Representatives, "Rules of the House," accessed February 22, 2021(Rule 66)
3. ↑ Arkansas State Legislature, "Public Health, Welfare and Labor - House," accessed February 22, 2021
4. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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Current members of the Arkansas House of Representatives

Leadership

Majority Leader:Marcus Richmond

Representatives

District 1

Jeremy Wooldridge (R)

District 2

Trey Steimel (R)

District 3

Stetson Painter (R)

District 4

Jack Fortner (R)

District 5

Ron McNair (R)

District 6

Harlan Breaux (R)

District 7

Brit McKenzie (R)

District 8

Austin McCollum (R)

District 9

DeAnna Hodges (R)

District 10

Mindy McAlindon (R)

District 11

Rebecca Burkes (R)

District 12

Hope Hendren Duke (R)

District 13

Scott Richardson (R)

District 14

Grant Hodges (R)

District 15

John Carr (R)

District 16

Kendon Underwood (R)

District 17

Delia Haak (R)

District 18

Robin Lundstrum (R)

District 19

Steven Unger (R)

District 20

Denise Garner (D)

District 21

Nicole Clowney (D)

District 22

David Whitaker (D)

District 23

Kendra Moore (R)

District 24

Charlene Fite (R)

District 25

Chad Puryear (R)

District 26

Mark Berry (R)

District 27

Steven Walker (R)

District 28

Bart Schulz (R)

District 29

Rick McClure (R)

District 30

Frances Cavenaugh (R)

District 31

Jimmy Gazaway (R)

District 32

Jack Ladyman (R)

District 33

Jon Milligan (R)

District 34

Joey Carr (R)

District 35

Milton Nicks (D)

District 36

Johnny Rye (R)

District 37

Steve Hollowell (R)

District 38

Dwight Tosh (R)

District 39

Wayne Long (R)

District 40

Shad Pearce (R)

District 41

Josh Miller (R)

District 42

Stephen Meeks (R)

District 43

Rick Beck (R)

District 44

Stan Berry (R)

District 45

Aaron Pilkington (R)

District 46

Jon Eubanks (R)

District 47

Lee Johnson (R)

District 48

Ryan Rose (R)

District 49

Jay Richardson (D)

District 50

Zack Gramlich (R)

District 51

Cindy Crawford (R)

District 52

Marcus Richmond (R)

District 53

Matt Duffield (R)

District 54

Mary Bentley (R)

District 55

Matt Brown (R)

District 56

Steve Magie (D)

District 57

Cameron Cooper (R)

District 58

Les Eaves (R)

District 59

Jim Wooten (R)

District 60

Roger Lynch (R)

District 61

Jeremiah Moore (R)

District 62

Mark McElroy (R)

District 63

Deborah Ferguson (D)

District 64

Ken Ferguson (D)

District 65

Vivian Flowers (D)

District 66

Mark Perry (D)

District 67

Karilyn Brown (R)

District 68

Brian Evans (R)

District 69

David Ray (R)

District 70

Carlton Wing (R)

District 71

Brandon Achor (R)

District 72

Jamie Scott (D)

District 73

Andrew Collins (D)

District 74

Tippi McCullough (D)

District 75

Ashley Hudson (D)

District 76

Joy Springer (D)

District 77

Fred Allen (D)

District 78

Keith Brooks (R)

District 79

Tara Shephard (D)

District 80

Denise Ennett (D)

District 81

RJ Hawk (R)

District 82

Tony Furman (R)

District 83

Lanny Fite (R)

District 84

Les Warren (R)

District 85

Richard McGrew (R)

District 86

John Maddox (R)

District 87

DeAnn Vaught (R)

District 88

Danny Watson (R)

District 89

Justin Gonzales (R)

District 90

Richard Womack (R)

District 91

Bruce Cozart (R)

District 92

Julie Mayberry (R)

District 93

Mike Holcomb (R)

District 94

Jeff Wardlaw (R)

District 95

Howard Beaty (R)

District 96

Sonia Barker (R)

District 97

Matthew Shepherd (R)

District 98

Wade Andrews (R)

District 99

Lane Jean (R)

District 100

Carol Dalby (R)

Republican Party (82)

Democratic Party (18)