92nd Arkansas General Assembly

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Arkansas State Capitol (2009)

Overview
Meeting place| Arkansas State Capitol
Jack Stephens Center (House, special session)[1]
Term| January 14, 2019 (2019-01-14) –
Website| https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/
Arkansas Senate

Senate party standings

Members| 35 (26 R, 9 D)
President of the Senate| Tim Griffin (R)
President Pro Tempore of the Senate| Jim Hendren (R)
Majority Leader| Bart Hester (R)
Minority Leader| Keith Ingram (D)
Party control| Republican Party
House of Representatives

House party standings

Members| 100 (76 R, 24 D)
House Speaker| Matthew Shepherd (R)
Speaker pro Tempore| Jon Eubanks (R)
Majority Leader| Marcus Richmond (R)
Minority Leader| Fredrick Love (D)
Party control| Republican Party
Sessions
| 1st| January 14, 2019 – April 24, 2019

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2nd| March 26, 2020 – March 28, 2020
3rd| April 8, 2020 – April 24, 2020

The Ninety-Second Arkansas General Assembly is the legislative body of the state of Arkansas in 2019 and 2020. In this General Assembly, the Arkansas Senate and Arkansas House of Representatives were both controlled by the Republicans. In the Senate, 26 senators were Republicans and 9 were Democrats. In the House, 76 representatives were Republicans, 24 were Democrats. A special session was called in March 2020 to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Sessions

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* The Regular Session of the 92nd General Assembly opened on January 14, 2019. It adjourned sine die on April 24, 2019.[2]
* Governor Asa Hutchinson called for a special session to begin March 26, 2020 to address the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Due to social distancing recommendations, the 35 senators met in the 100-seat House chamber, and the House met in the Jack Stephens Center basketball arena on the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus.[1]
* The Fiscal Session began April 8, 2020 and concluded April 24.

## Major events

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### Vacancies

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* Representative John Walker (D-34th) died on October 28, 2019.[4] The Democratic primary to fill the seat was held January 14, resulting in a runoff between Joy Springer and Ryan Davis. The runoff appeared to end in a tie until a ballot arrived from Sweden, giving Springer the one-vote win.[5] She defeated independent candidate Roderick Talley on March 3 and was sworn March 18, 2020 to fill the seat for the remainder of the term.[6]
* Representative Mickey Gates (R-22nd) made national news in 2018 for failing to pay taxes for 15 years, but had resisted calls for his resignation.[7] The House voted to expel Gates in October 2019, leaving his seat vacant until a special election.[8] Richard McGrew (R) won a special election on March 3 to fill the seat for remainder of the term. He was sworn in on March 18, 2020.[6]

## Legislative summary

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The legislature was prolific during the regular session, considering 684 Senate bills and 986 House bills. A total of 1,091 bills become law; Governor Asa Hutchinson did not veto any bills.

* The governor's priority, state government reorganization, merged state agencies from 42 to 15 under the Transformation and Efficiency Act of 2019.
* Act 182 cuts Arkansas's top individual income tax rate from 6.9 percent to 5.9 percent over two years.

In the special session, both chambers unanimously sent identical COVID-19 relief-related bills enabling the creation of a $173 million COVID-19 Rainy Day Fund from previously unallocated reserves.[9] By the start of the fiscal session, three lawmakers had tested positive for COVID-19.[10] A short fiscal session met to pass an annual budget, revised lower due to lower revenue forecasts, and reauthorized Arkansas Works, Arkansas's Medicaid expansion.[11] Lawmakers and staff were provided with cloth masks sewed by friends and family of Rep. Robin Lundstrum (R-87th).[12]

Lawmakers produced a $5.89 billion general revenue budget in the fiscal session by votes of 35-0 and 98-0 and sent it to the governor on April 16.[13]

## Senate

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### Leadership

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#### Officers

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Office  | Officer  | Party  | District

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President/Lieutenant Governor | Tim Griffin | Republican  |
President Pro Tempore of the Senate | Jim Hendren | Republican  | 2
Assistant Presidents pro tempore | John Cooper | Republican  | 21
Kim Hammer | Republican  | 33
Mathew Pitsch | Republican  | 8
Stephanie Flowers | Democratic  | 25

#### Floor Leaders

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Office  | Officer  | Party  | District

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Majority Leader | Bart Hester | Republican  | 1
Majority Whip | Scott Flippo | Republican  | 17
Minority Leader | Keith Ingram | Democratic  | 24
Minority Whip | Will Bond | Democratic  | 32

Source: Arkansas Senate[14]

### Senators

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District  | Name[15] | Party  | Residence  | First elected  | Seat up  | Term-limited

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1  | Bart Hester | Rep  | Cave Springs | 2012  | 2020  | 2028
2  | Jim Hendren | Rep  | Gravette | 2012  | 2020  | 2028
3  | Cecile Bledsoe  | Rep  | Rogers | 2008  | 2020  | 2020
4  | Greg Leding | Dem  | Fayetteville | 2018  | 2020  |
5  | Bob Ballinger | Rep  | Berryville | 2018  | 2020  |
6  | Gary Stubblefield | Rep  | Branch | 2012  | 2020  | 2028
7  | Lance Eads | Rep  | Springdale | 2016  | 2020  | 2032
8  | Mathew Pitsch | Rep  | Fort Smith | 2018  | 2020  |
9  | Terry Rice | Rep  | Waldron | 2014  | 2020  | 2024
10  | Larry Teague | Dem  | Nashville | 2008  | 2020  | 2020
11  | Jimmy Hickey Jr. | Rep  | Texarkana | 2012  | 2020  | 2028
12  | Bruce Maloch | Dem  | Magnolia | 2012  | 2020  | 2028
13  | Alan Clark | Rep  | Lonsdale | 2012  | 2020  | 2028
14  | Bill Sample | Rep  | Hot Springs | 2010  | 2020  | 2020
15  | Mark Johnson | Rep  | Little Rock | 2018  | 2020  |
16  | Breanne Davis | Rep  | Russellville | 2018 (special)  | 2020  |
17  | Scott Flippo | Rep  | Mountain Home | 2014  | 2020  | 2030
18  | Missy Irvin | Rep  | Mountain View | 2010  | 2020  | 2026
19  | James Sturch | Rep  | Batesville | 2018  | 2020  |
20  | Blake Johnson | Rep  | Corning | 2014  | 2020  | 2030
21  | John Cooper | Rep  | Jonesboro | 2014 (special)  | 2020  | 2032
22  | Dave Wallace | Rep  | Leachville | 2016  | 2020  | 2026
23  | Ron Caldwell | Rep  | Wynne | 2012  | 2020  | 2028
24  | Keith Ingram | Dem  | West Memphis | 2012  | 2020  | 2024
25  | Stephanie Flowers | Dem  | Pine Bluff | 2010  | 2020  | 2020
26  | Eddie Cheatham | Dem  | Crossett | 2012  | 2020  | 2022
27  | Trent Garner | Rep  | El Dorado | 2016  | 2020  | 2032
28  | Jonathan Dismang | Rep  | Beebe | 2010  | 2020  | 2024
29  | Ricky Hill | Rep  | Cabot | 2018 (special)  | 2020  |
30  | Linda Chesterfield | Dem  | Little Rock | 2010  | 2020  | 2020
31  | Joyce Elliott | Dem  | Little Rock | 2008  | 2020  | 2020
32  | Will Bond | Dem  | Little Rock | 2016  | 2020  | 2020
33  | Kim Hammer | Rep  | Benton | 2018  | 2020  |
34  | Jane English | Rep  | North Little Rock | 2012  | 2020  | 2026
35  | Jason Rapert | Rep  | Conway | 2010  | 2020  | 2026

## House of Representatives

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### Leadership

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#### Officers

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Office  | Officer  | Party  | District

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Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives | Matthew Shepherd | Republican  | 6
Speaker pro tempore  | Jon Eubanks | Republican  | 74
Assistant Speaker pro tempore  | Ken Bragg | Republican  | 15
Michelle Gray | Republican  | 62
Fred Allen | Democratic  | 30
Jon Payton | Republican  | 64

#### Floor Leaders

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Office  | Officer  | Party  | District

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Majority Leader | Marcus Richmond  | Republican  | 21
Majority Whip | Brandt Smith | Republican  | 58
Minority Leader | Fredrick Love | Democratic  | 29
Minority Whip | LeAnne Burch | Democratic  | 9

Source: Arkansas House of Representatives[16]

### Representatives

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District  | Name[15] | Party  | First elected  | Term-limited

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1  | Carol Dalby | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
2  | Lane Jean | Rep  | 2010  | 2026
3  | Danny Watson | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
4  | DeAnn Vaught | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
5  | David Fielding | Dem  | 2010  | 2026
6  | Matthew Shepherd | Rep  | 2010  | 2026
7  | Sonia Eubanks Barker | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
8  | Jeff Wardlaw | Rep  | 2010  | 2026
9  | LeAnne Burch | Dem  | 2016  | 2032
10  | Mike Holcomb | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
11  | Don Edward Glover | Dem  | 2018  | 2034
12  | Chris Richey | Dem  | 2012  | 2028
13  | David Hillman | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
14  | Roger Lynch | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
15  | Ken Bragg | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
16  | Ken Ferguson | Dem  | 2014  | 2030
17  | Vivian Flowers | Dem  | 2014  | 2030
18  | Richard Womack | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
19  | Justin Gonzales | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
20  | John Maddox | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
21  | Marcus Richmond | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
22  | Mickey Gates[Note 1] | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
23  | Lanny Fite | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
24  | Bruce Cozart | Rep  | 2011†  | 2028
25  | Les Warren | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
26  | Laurie Rushing | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
27  | Julie Mayberry | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
28  | Jasen Kelly | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
29  | Fredrick Love | Dem  | 2010  | 2026
30  | Fred Allen | Dem  | 2016  | 2032
31  | Andy Davis | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
32  | Jim Sorvillo | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
33  | Tippi McCullough | Dem  | 2018  | 2034
34  | John Walker[Note 2] | Dem  | 2010  | 2026
35  | Andrew Collins | Dem  | 2018  | 2034
36  | Denise Ennett | Dem  | 2019†  | 2034
37  | Jamie Aleshia Scott | Dem  | 2018  | 2028
38  | Carlton Wing | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
39  | Mark Lowery | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
40  | Douglas House | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
41  | Karilyn Brown | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
42  | Mark Perry | Dem  | 2018  | 2034
43  | Brian Evans | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
44  | Cameron Cooper | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
45  | Jim Wooten | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
46  | Les Eaves | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
47  | Craig Christiansen | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
48  | Reginald Murdock | Dem  | 2010  | 2026
49  | Steve Hollowell | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
50  | Milton Nicks | Dem  | 2014  | 2030
51  | Deborah Ferguson | Dem  | 2012  | 2028
52  | Dwight Tosh | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
53  | Dan Sullivan | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
54  | Johnny Rye | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
55  | Monte Hodges | Dem  | 2012  | 2028
56  | Joe Jett | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
57  | Jimmy Gazaway | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
58  | Brandt Smith | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
59  | Jack Ladyman | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
60  | Frances Cavenaugh | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
61  | Marsh Davis | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
62  | Michelle Gray | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
63  | Stu Smith | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
64  | John Payton | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
65  | Rick Beck | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
66  | Josh Miller | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
67  | Stephen Meeks | Rep  | 2010  | 2026
68  | Stan Berry | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
69  | Aaron Pilkington | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
70  | Spencer Hawks | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
71  | Joe Cloud | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
72  | Stephen Magie | Dem  | 2012  | 2028
73  | Mary Bentley | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
74  | Jon Eubanks | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
75  | Lee Johnson | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
76  | Cindy Crawford | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
77  | Justin Boyd | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
78  | Jay Richardson | Dem  | 2018  | 2034
79  | Gary Deffenbaugh | Rep  | 2010  | 2026
80  | Charlene Fite | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
81  | Bruce Coleman | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
82  | Sarah Capp | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
83  | Keith Slape | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
84  | Denise Garner | Dem  | 2018  | 2034
85  | David Whitaker | Dem  | 2012  | 2028
86  | Nicole Clowney | Dem  | 2018  | 2034
87  | Robin Lundstrum | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
88  | Clint Penzo | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
89  | Megan Godfrey | Dem  | 2018  | 2034
90  | Jana Della Rosa | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
91  | Dan Douglas | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
92  | Gayla McKenzie | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
93  | Jim Dotson | Rep  | 2012  | 2028
94  | Rebecca Petty | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
95  | Austin McCollum | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
96  | Grant Hodges | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
97  | Harlan Breaux | Rep  | 2018  | 2034
98  | Ron McNair | Rep  | 2014  | 2030
99  | Jack Fortner | Rep  | 2016  | 2032
100  | Nelda Speaks | Rep  | 2014  | 2030

1. ^ Expelled from office October 11, 2019.[8] Richard McGrew (R) sworn March 18, 2020.[6]
2. ^ Died in office October 28, 2019.[4] Joy Springer (D) sworn March 18, 2020.[6]

## See also

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* List of Arkansas General Assemblies

## References

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1. ^ a b Moritz, John; Wickline, Michael R. (March 27, 2020). "State lawmakers meet — Senate in its chambers, House in basketball arena — to weigh covid-19 fund". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Little Rock: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
2. ^ Wickline, Michael R. (April 22, 2019). "Capitol session wraps up this week". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Little Rock, AR. ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
3. ^ Wickline, Michael R. (March 24, 2020). "Arkansas governor says he plans to call special session on Thursday". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
4. ^ a b Wickline, Michael R.; Kruse, Nyssa. "State legislator, civil-rights attorney John Walker dies at 82". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Little Rock: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
5. ^ Moritz, John (February 22, 2020). "Ballot from Sweden breaks House-race tie". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Little Rock: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. pp. 1B, 3B. ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
6. ^ a b c d Wickline, Michael R. (March 18, 2020). "Two state lawmakers sworn into office - Filling vacancies in the House, both will face challengers in November". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Little Rock: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
7. ^ Dedaj, Paulina (June 28, 2018). "Arkansas lawmaker accused of filing no taxes for 15 years arrested". Fox News. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
8. ^ a b Glisovic, Marine (October 11, 2019). "Rep. Mickey Gates expelled from Arkansas House in historic vote". KATV. ABC7.
9. ^ Moritz, John; Wickline, Michael R. (March 28, 2020). "Lawmakers pass 'rainy-day' funding - $173M put on tap for budget holes". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Little Rock: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
10. ^ Moritz, John (April 7, 2020). "3rd state House member tests positive for covid-19". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Little Rock: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. pp. 9, 11. ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
11. ^ "Arkansas lawmakers OK budget, ending session amid pandemic". Little Rock: Associated Press. April 16, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020 - via Newsbank.
12. ^ Rice, Maylon T. (April 22, 2020). "Volunteers Create Masks For State Legislators, Staff". Washington County Enterprise-Leader. Farmington: Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC. p. 8A.
13. ^ Wickline, Michael R. (April 16, 2020). "Arkansas House, Senate OK budget bills, wrap up fiscal session". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Little Rock: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. ISSN 1060-4332. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
14. ^ Staff of the Arkansas Bureau of Legislative Research (2019). "Leadership". Little Rock: Arkansas Senate. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
15. ^ a b Staff of the Arkansas General Assembly (2020). "Legislators List". Arkansas General Assembly. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
16. ^ Staff of the Arkansas House of Representatives (2019). "Leadership". Little Rock: Arkansas House of Representatives. Retrieved March 31, 2020.

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