Yesterday was a big day as election resulters were confirmed , members were sworn in, and committee assignments were made. Here is a breakdown of activity from the Arkansas State Chamber.
Rep. Davy Carter, R-Cabot, was elected Speaker of the House and Sen. Michael Lamoureux, R-Russellville, was elected President Pro Tem of the Senate.
The most notable pronouncement of the day was the naming of House Committee Chairs, co-chairs and assistant speakers by Speaker Carter.
Rep. Darrin Williams, D-Little Rock, was named House Speaker Pro Tem.
Assistant Speakers Pro Tem by congressional district were as follows:
- 1st District—Rep. Reginald Murdock, D-Mariana;
- 2nd District—Rep. Ann Clemmer, R-Benton;
- 3rd District—Rep. Micah Neal, R-Springdale;
- 4th District—Rep. Bruce Cozart, R-Hot Springs.
House Standing Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs:
Education
Chair -- Rep. James McLean, D-Batesville
Vice Chair -- Rep. Ann Clemmer, R-Benton
Judiciary
Chair -- Rep. Marshall Wright, D-Forrest City
Vice Chair -- Rep. John Vines, D-Hot Springs
Public Health, Welfare & Labor
Chair -- Rep. John Burris, R-Harrison
Vice Chair -- Rep. Reginald Murdock, D-Marianna
Revenue and Taxation
Chair -- Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville
Vice Chair -- Rep. Joe Jett, D-Success
Public Transportation
Chair -- Rep. Jonathan Barnett, R-Siloam Springs
Vice Chair -- Rep. Walls McCrary, D-Lonoke
Aging, Children & Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs
Chair -- Rep. Davis Meeks, R-Conway
Vice Chair -- Rep. Warwick Sabin, D-Little Rock
Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development
Chair -- Rep. Matthew Shepherd, R-El Dorado
Vice Chair -- Rep. Nate Steel, D-Nashville
City, County & Local Affairs
Chair -- Rep. David Fielding, D-Magnolia
Vice Chair -- Rep. Eddie Armstrong III, D-North Little Rock
Insurance & Commerce
Chair -- Rep. Tommy Wren, D-Melbourne
Vice Chair -- Rep. Robert Dale, R-Dover
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs
Chair -- Rep. Andrea Lea, R-Russellville
Vice Chair -- Rep. Butch Wilkins, D-Bono
Select and Joint Committee Chair and Vice Chair:
Rules
Chair -- Rep. Stephanie Malone, R-Fort Smith
Vice Chair -- Rep. Andy Davis, R-Little Rock
Management
Chair -- Rep. Jeremy Gillam, R-Judsonia
Vice Chair -- Rep. Micah Neal, R-Springdale
Joint Energy
Chair -- Rep. David Branscum, R-Marshall
Vice Chair -- Rep. Denny Altes, R-Fort Smith
Joint Performance Review
Chair -- Rep. Terry Rice, R-Waldron
Vice Chair -- Rep. James Ratliff, D-Imboden
Arkansas Legislative Council
Chair -- Rep. John Edwards, R-Little Rock
Vice Chair --Rep. Terry Rice, R-Waldron
Legislative Joint Audit Committee
Chair -- Rep. Kim Hammer, R-Benton
Vice Chair --Rep. John Walker, D-Little Rock
Joint Budget
Chair -- Rep. Duncan Baird, R-Lowell
Vice Chair --Rep. Henry “Hank” Wilkins, IV, D-Pine Bluff
Joint Public Retirement & Social Security Programs
Chair -- Rep. Alan Kerr, R-Little Rock
Vice Chair -- Rep. Homer Lenderman, D-Brookland
Joint Advanced Communications & Information Technology
Chair -- Rep. Mary Slinkard, R-Gravette
Vice Chair -- Rep. Mark Biviano, R-Searcy
CONTACT INFORMATION
State Senators: 501-682-2902
State Representatives: 501-682-6211
To view schedules, calendars, bill information and legislator information, visit: www.arkleg.state.ar.us
To view live stream video and audio from the Arkansas House of Representatives please visit www.arkansashouse.org.
State Chamber/AIA phone: (501) 372-2222
State Chamber/AIA web site: www.arkansasstatechamber.com