93rd Arkansas General Assembly explained

93rd Arkansas General Assembly
Meeting Place:Arkansas State Capitol
Before:92nd
After:94th
Chamber1 Image:Arkansas Senate Arch 7d28r.svg
Chamber1 Image Caption:Senate party standings
Chamber1:Arkansas Senate
Membership1:35 (28 R, 7 D)
Control1:Republican Party
Chamber1 Leader1 Type:President of the Senate
Chamber1 Leader1:Tim Griffin (R)
Chamber1 Leader2 Type:President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Chamber1 Leader2:Jimmy Hickey, Jr. (R)
Chamber1 Leader3 Type:Majority Leader
Chamber1 Leader3:Bart Hester (R)
Chamber1 Leader4 Type:Minority Leader
Chamber1 Leader4:Keith Ingram (D)
Chamber2 Image:Arkansas House Arch 22d78r.svg
Chamber2 Image Caption:House party standings
Chamber2:House of Representatives
Membership2:100 (78 R, 22 D)
Control2:Republican Party
Chamber2 Leader1 Type:House Speaker
Chamber2 Leader1:Matthew Shepherd (R)
Chamber2 Leader2 Type:Speaker pro Tempore
Chamber2 Leader2:John Eubanks (R)
Chamber2 Leader3 Type:Majority Leader
Chamber2 Leader3:Austin McCollum (R)
Chamber2 Leader4 Type:Minority Leader
Chamber2 Leader4:Tippi McCullough (D)
Session1 Start:January 11, 2021
Session2 Start:August 4, 2021
Session3 Start:December 7, 2021
Session3 End:December 9, 2021
Session4 Start:February 14, 2022
Session4 End:March 15, 2022
Session5 Start:August 9, 2022
Session5 End:August 11, 2022

The Ninety-Third Arkansas General Assembly is the legislative body of the state of Arkansas in 2021 and 2022. The Arkansas Senate and Arkansas House of Representatives were both controlled by the Republicans. In the Senate, 28 senators were Republicans and 7 were Democrats. In the House, 78 representatives were Republicans and 22 were Democrats.

Sessions

Major events

Corruption and scandals

Vacancies and party changes

Major legislation

The legislature was prolific during the regular session, considering 684 Senate bills and 986 House bills. A total of 1,100 bills become law.[9]

Senate

Leadership

Officers

OfficeOfficerPartyDistrict
President/Lieutenant GovernorTim GriffinRepublican
President Pro Tempore of the SenateJimmy Hickey, JrRepublican11
Assistant Pro Tempore, 1st DistrictRon CaldwellRepublican23
Assistant Pro Tempore, 2nd DistrictLinda ChesterfieldDemocrat30
Assistant Pro Tempore, 3rd DistrictLance EadsRepublican7
Assistant Pro Tempore, 4th DistrictBill SampleRepublican14

Floor Leaders

OfficeOfficerPartyDistrict
Majority LeaderScott FlippoRepublican17
Majority WhipMathew PitschRepublican8
Minority LeaderKeith IngramDemocratic24
Minority WhipLarry TeagueDemocratic10

Senators

DistrictNamePartyResidenceFirst electedSeat upTerm-limited
1Bart HesterRepCave Springs201220242028
2Jim HendrenRepGravette201220242028
3Cecile BledsoeRepRogers200820222024
4Greg LedingDemFayetteville201820222034
5Bob BallingerRepBerryville201820222034
6Gary StubblefieldRepBranch201220222028
7Lance EadsRepSpringdale201620242032
8Mathew PitschRepFort Smith201820222034
9Terry RiceRepWaldron201420222030
10Larry TeagueDemNashville200820222024
11Jimmy Hickey Jr.RepTexarkana201220242028
12Charles BeckhamRepMcNeil202020242036
13Alan ClarkRepLonsdale201220242028
14Bill SampleRepHot Springs201020222026
15Mark JohnsonRepLittle Rock201820222034
16Breanne DavisRepRussellville2018 (special)20242034
17Scott FlippoRepMountain Home201420222030
18Missy IrvinRepMountain View201020222026
19James SturchRepBatesville201820222034
20Blake JohnsonRepCorning201420222030
21Dan SullivanRepJonesboro201420242030
22Dave WallaceRepLeachville201620242032
23Ron CaldwellRepWynne201220242028
24Keith IngramDemWest Memphis201220222028
25Stephanie FlowersDemPine Bluff201020242026
26Ben GilmoreRepCrossett202020242036
27Trent GarnerRepEl Dorado201620242032
28Jonathan DismangRepBeebe201020242026
29Ricky HillRepCabot2018 (special)20242034
30Linda ChesterfieldDemLittle Rock201020222026
31Joyce ElliottDemLittle Rock200820222024
32Clarke TuckerDemLittle Rock201420242032
33Kim HammerRepBenton201820222034
34Jane EnglishRepNorth Little Rock201220242028
35Jason RapertRepConway201020222026

House of Representatives

Leadership

Officers

OfficeOfficerPartyDistrict
Speaker of the Arkansas House of RepresentativesMatthew ShepherdRepublican6
Speaker Pro TemporeJon EubanksRepublican74
Assistant Speaker pro tempore, 1st DistrictMichelle GrayRepublican62
Assistant Speaker pro tempore, 2nd DistrictMarcus RichmondRepublican21
Assistant Speaker pro tempore, 3rd DistrictFred AllenDemocratic30
Assistant Speaker pro tempore, 4th DistrictFrances CavanaughRepublican60

Floor Leaders

OfficeOfficerPartyDistrict
Majority LeaderAustin McCollumRepublican95
Majority WhipJohn PaytonRepublican64
Minority LeaderTippi McCulloughDemocratic33
Minority WhipDenise GarnerDemocratic84

Representatives

DistrictNamePartyFirst electedTerm-limited
1Rep20162032
2Rep20102026
3Rep20162032
4Rep20142030
5Dem20102026
6Rep20102026
7Rep20162032
8Rep20102026
9Rep20202036
10Rep20122028
11Rep20122030
12Rep20202036
13Rep20122028
14Rep20162032
15Rep20122028
16Dem20142030
17Dem20142030
18Rep20122028
19Rep20142030
20Rep20162032
21Rep20142030
22Rep2020 (special)2036
23Rep20142030
24Rep2011†2028
25Rep20162032
26Rep20202036
27Rep20162032
28Rep20202036
29Dem20102026
30Dem20162032
31Rep20202036
32Dem20202036
33Dem20182034
34Dem2020 (special)2036
35Dem20182034
36Dem2019 (special)2034
37Dem20182028
38Rep20162032
39Rep20122028
40Rep20202036
41Rep20142030
42Dem20182034
43Rep20182034
44Rep20182034
45Rep20182034
46Rep20142030
47Rep20182034
48Dem20102026
49Rep20162032
50Dem20142030
51Dem20122028
52Rep20142030
53Rep20202036
54Rep20162032
55Dem20122028
56Rep20122028
57Rep20162032
58Rep20142030
59Rep20142030
60Rep20162032
61Rep20182034
62Rep20142030
63Rep20182034
64Rep20122028
65Rep20142030
66Rep20122028
67Rep20102026
68Rep20182034
69Rep20162032
70Rep20182034
71Rep20182034
72Dem20122028
73Rep20142030
74Rep20122028
75Rep20182034
76Rep20182034
77Rep20142030
78Dem20182034
79Rep20102026
80Rep20122028
81Rep20162032
82Rep20202036
83Rep20182034
84Dem20182034
85Dem20122028
86Dem20182034
87Rep20142030
88Rep20162032
89Dem20182034
90Rep20202036
91Rep20202036
92Rep20182034
93Rep20122028
94Rep20142030
95Rep20162032
96Rep20202036
97Rep20182034
98Rep20142030
99Rep20162032
100Rep20142030

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arkansas lawmakers gather, take first actions of session . Rachel . Herzog . John . Moritz . Michael R. . Wickline . January 12, 2021 . . . Little Rock, Arkansas . February 7, 2021 .
  2. Web site: Arkansas General Assembly calls recess until Monday, February 22 because of winter storm . Chris . Counts . February 15, 2021 . February 16, 2021 . Little Rock . . February 27, 2021 .
  3. Web site: Arkansas House, Senate pass income tax cut legislation in special session . Andrew . Epperson . August 10, 2022 . . Little Rock . December 31, 2022 .
  4. Web site: Lawmakers to take action on teacher pay in upcoming session . Samantha . Boyd . December 6, 2022 . . Little Rock . December 31, 2022 .
  5. Web site: Arkansas Senate suspends Clark, strips him of seniority for filing frivolous ethics complaint . Michael R. . Wickline . September 28, 2022 . . . Little Rock . January 2, 2023 .
  6. Web site: Arkansas State Sen. Jim Hendren leaves Republican Party . Adam . Roberts . February 18, 2021 . . February 27, 2021 .
  7. Web site: More national exposure for Jim Hendren's departure from the Republican Party . February 23, 2021 . Max . Brantley . . Little Rock . February 27, 2021 .
  8. Web site: State Sen. Lance Eads of Springdale resigns, accepts lobbying job . October 29, 2021 . WEHCO Media . Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . Little Rock . Doug . Thompson . December 31, 2022 .
  9. Web site: Arkansas lawmakers reflect on controversial 2021 legislative session . Paige . Cushman . May 26, 2021 . . Little Rock . January 2, 2023 .

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