Arkansas State Senate

Senate Bill 456, referred to as the "Home Opportunities Made Easier Act," aims to address the state's housing crisis through changes in zoning and design guidelines.

Senate Bill 212 would create a “Document Validity Division” under the secretary of state tasked with investigating potential fraud in the ballot initiative process.

Senate Bill 184 would disband the State Library Board and the Arkansas Educational Television Commission, transferring their duties to the Department of Education.

A series of bills would put new restrictions on canvassers collecting signatures for ballot initiatives and proposed constitutional amendments.

Lawmakers voted unanimously to advance legislation banning phones from “bell to bell” in Arkansas public schools.

Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, said he opposed former Rep. Grant Hodges’ employment at a lobbying firm.

The bill strikes terms such as “equity,” “civil rights,” “minority,” and “diversity” from Arkansas law and repeals sections creating scholarships, support services, and retention programs for minorities.

Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge discusses Arkansas policies, the State of the State, and her role in the Senate on Talk Business and Politics.

Arkansas Senate approves two bills regulating crypto mining, addressing noise and foreign ownership concerns. Awaiting House decision and immediate effect upon approval.

The Arkansas Senate voted Tuesday (Sept. 27) to concur with a Senate Ethics Committee finding that Sen. Alan Clark, R-Lonsdale, had filed a “spurious, frivolous and retaliatory” ethics petition against Sen. Stephanie Flowers, D-Pine Bluff.